shermlock
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Post by shermlock on Nov 16, 2011 20:16:29 GMT -5
How long do Nova Wheels last? I am getting tired of buying sanding paper...especially the 1200 stuff. I'm trying to make a convincing argument to my wife!
Thanks,
Scott
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unclestu
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Member since April 2011
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Post by unclestu on Nov 16, 2011 20:58:51 GMT -5
The way things are going for me my Nava wheels will last for ever. As long as my wife keeps me buried in her HONEY DO LIST. lol
Stu
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Post by Bikerrandy on Nov 16, 2011 21:41:37 GMT -5
The coarse wheel will wear out the fastest. That one lasts me about a year because I'm really hard on them. The other three lasted me 3 years each the first time around.
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Post by fishenman on Nov 16, 2011 21:53:22 GMT -5
I tend to be hard on my wheels but I'm getting better and I get around 800-1000 cabs depending on size and hardness of materials.
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Post by Roller on Nov 16, 2011 23:54:13 GMT -5
3 years into it i need to replace one probably in a year or two and the others should last 5 more years i think .. i cab occasionly but am very hard on a certain wheel which needs replacing .. the hard wheels they
cut like new still !! should last very long .. its really all up to how u cut though .. i grind heavy on my saws so i barely use the hard wheels and the next wheel gets murdered .. everything is looking great ...
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Post by mohs on Nov 17, 2011 0:56:04 GMT -5
I'm interested in this question
I'm pretty new to the Nova wheels
I probably have 200 hours on my 4" Pixie wheels
I can understand how the 280 grit
might wear out sooner.
But its good to hear about positive wear life.
I was a bit displease with my new Pixie
cause the leathers in the pump dried out
after only about 40 hours of use.
There was just know way
i was going to get that perfect machine off the shelf
Murphey!
So I use a potable geyser now
Otherwise it fine little machine,
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Post by frane on Nov 17, 2011 8:45:26 GMT -5
I have used mine for nearly 3 years now and I am sometimes quite hard on them. I need to replace the 280 soon since I will rough out cabs and put them in the vibe to finish if they are a hard, solid material. The ones next will be 3000 and the 600. I have never felt my 3000 had set quite right since I had gotten my geni so it has an odd warn patch and feels a little uneven. May be that the bearings have never been right in it.
I love the nova wheels because they will help you avoid flat spots and they work quickly, especially if you let them do the work, instead of pressing into them too hard. I find that when I start getting tired, after I have worked several cabs on that wheel, I will start pressing too hard and that is when I get the undercutting or an uneven finish.
Good luck getting some because I really feel they are the way to go!
Fran
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Post by mohs on Nov 17, 2011 11:35:35 GMT -5
Hi Fran!
My 3000 grit wheel seems rough, also
Not out of round, particularly
just a rough feel ---when I grind on it
guess that the way they are?
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Post by rocklicker on Nov 18, 2011 19:54:56 GMT -5
Thinking about getting a set of 8-inchers, glad to hear they hold up OK. I had a used set that lasted about 2-3 years, so new ought to really be good new.
Steve
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shermlock
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Post by shermlock on Nov 18, 2011 20:53:43 GMT -5
Thanks everybody! I ordered a couple of wheels from JS. I am just so tired of changing paper!
Scott
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dshanpnw
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Post by dshanpnw on Jun 12, 2023 7:54:49 GMT -5
Hello cabbers, could someone please take a look at these photos of 6" Diamond Pacific Nova wheels and let me know if they are worn out or do they have lots of use left on them. Thanks so much. Doug   |
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rockbrain
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Post by rockbrain on Jun 12, 2023 8:49:39 GMT -5
My wheels look much worse than that and I'm still using them.
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Post by rockjunquie on Jun 12, 2023 9:00:03 GMT -5
Hello cabbers, could someone please take a look at these photos of 6" Diamond Pacific Nova wheels and let me know if they are worn out or do they have lots of use left on them. Thanks so much. Doug Those look like they are just broken in. You've got plenty of life left on those.  |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jun 12, 2023 9:40:15 GMT -5
Agree with Tela. Yours are hardly worn at all. This is what a really worn wheel looks like:  When you start to see that black coming through, then it's time to put a new one on. |
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dshanpnw
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Post by dshanpnw on Jun 12, 2023 15:50:44 GMT -5
Agree with Tela. Yours are hardly worn at all. This is what a really worn wheel looks like: When you start to see that black coming through, then it's time to put a new one on. Thank you. I was thinking it was time to order new ones. You all are great! |
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dshanpnw
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Post by dshanpnw on Jun 12, 2023 15:51:32 GMT -5
Hello cabbers, could someone please take a look at these photos of 6" Diamond Pacific Nova wheels and let me know if they are worn out or do they have lots of use left on them. Thanks so much. Doug Those look like they are just broken in. You've got plenty of life left on those. I truly appreciate your help. |
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dshanpnw
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Post by dshanpnw on Jun 12, 2023 15:52:01 GMT -5
My wheels look much worse than that and I'm still using them. Awesome, thanks so much. |
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khara
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Post by khara on Jun 12, 2023 22:27:00 GMT -5
On the other hand if you’re set on a new set of wheels, feel free to send those broken in ones my way! 🤓
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