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Post by broseph82 on Nov 3, 2014 11:05:10 GMT -5
A highland park model 8c Also came with some extra wheels and brand new saw blades are they any good?
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Post by captbob on Nov 3, 2014 11:15:10 GMT -5
Don't know about the blades, but that machine is way good and gonna be a fun restoration if you go that route.
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Nov 3, 2014 11:53:13 GMT -5
nice score. I have used a 14" vanguard inter-lok blade in the past and it worked great.
Chuck
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Post by broseph82 on Nov 3, 2014 12:13:58 GMT -5
Don't know about the blades, but that machine is way good and gonna be a fun restoration if you go that route. Yep all for a measly $75 and a few hours drive. Other than replacing the hoses I think I'll pretty much keep it as is. Now I've gotta find the space for it near my other machine.
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Post by deb193redux on Nov 3, 2014 14:56:01 GMT -5
If you are not replacing the SiC wheels, be sure to get them wet all over before you turn the machine on, and stand back the 1st time. After extended time to dry out, these can shatter the 1st time restarted. Not a big/common issue, but why not take precaution. (Also, don't let them sit in standing water, as the submerged part will be heaver and when you turn it on can cause the wheel to break apart.)
Most people replace the Sic wheels with plated (or sintered) diamond wheels. Something for you to consider down the road.
Not sure if the section on the left is for the saw blade. Overall you will want to have a range of grinding (100g 220g) and sanding (600g 1200g 3000g) and polishing surfaced. You do not have all of this with just the wheels you have. (Unless you just plan to pre-shape and then tumble finish). Some of this can be addressed by having multiple end plates for the right side.
Have fun.
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Post by broseph82 on Nov 3, 2014 18:52:25 GMT -5
If you are not replacing the SiC wheels, be sure to get them wet all over before you turn the machine on, and stand back the 1st time. After extended time to dry out, these can shatter the 1st time restarted. Not a big/common issue, but why not take precaution. (Also, don't let them sit in standing water, as the submerged part will be heaver and when you turn it on can cause the wheel to break apart.) Most people replace the Sic wheels with plated (of sintered) diamond wheels. Something for you to consider down the road. Not sure if the section on the left is for the saw blade. Overall you will want to have a range of grinding (100g 220g) and sanding (600g 1200g 3000g) and polishing surfaced. You do not have all of this with just the wheels you have. (Unless you just plan to pre-shape and then tumble finish). Some of this can be addressed by having multiple end plates for the right side. Have fun. I guess you misunderstood my post. I'll def change the wheels out. Will put in 2 convex wheels and get a couple soft wheels for it. Didn't plan on keeping those hard Sic wheels on there. I just didn't plan on sanding and painting anything. if I didn't already have that info it would've been really helpful. Thank you! I already have a rock rascal for a trim saw, but those new diamond blades are bigger than anything I have at the moment. The guy made stuff out of glass and that's why he had this, but had never used the cabochon machine and had it sitting in storage for 2yrs.
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Nov 3, 2014 18:54:06 GMT -5
SCORE!!! Congrads....
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blackout5783
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Post by blackout5783 on Nov 3, 2014 19:58:36 GMT -5
Yep all for a measly $75 and a few hours drive. Other than replacing the hoses I think I'll pretty much keep it as is. Now I've gotta find the space for it near my other machine. And it would have been cheap at twice the price! Good score!
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quartz
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Post by quartz on Nov 3, 2014 23:18:34 GMT -5
Good score, that will do a lot of work for you.
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Post by captbob on Nov 3, 2014 23:31:50 GMT -5
The hood on the left should come off quite easily - as in just lift off. I would put an expanding wheel in that space is it is the only slot where you can change the sanding paper rolls with not having to take anything apart. You should be able to swap out papers in less than 30 seconds once you get some practice.
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Post by fantastic5 on Nov 4, 2014 8:24:45 GMT -5
Nice! I love CL :-)
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Post by broseph82 on Nov 4, 2014 8:57:24 GMT -5
I do too when I can find a deal. I had to type in Atlanta CL (which is 4hrs away) to find this machine. Nobody has this kind of stuff in my area for sale it seems.
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Post by roy on Nov 4, 2014 9:37:32 GMT -5
i have one of these mine has 8" diamond wheels 80,100,280, and a expando drum that uses diamond belts that came with it , i use this machine to do all my rough ins then either move to one of my genies or out to the sc station outside
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Post by deb193redux on Nov 4, 2014 10:35:53 GMT -5
roy, where is the drum mounted? how do you get belts on w/o open end?
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Post by captbob on Nov 4, 2014 11:03:07 GMT -5
Here is a picture of another machine with the drum mounted where I suggested really the only logical choice.
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Post by broseph82 on Nov 4, 2014 17:26:13 GMT -5
Here is a picture of another machine with the drum mounted where I suggested really the only logical choice. Why don't you have a wheel on the right end?
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blessed
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Post by blessed on Nov 4, 2014 17:46:45 GMT -5
Under what topic do you find these? I have never found any rock equipment. James
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Post by broseph82 on Nov 4, 2014 18:23:15 GMT -5
Under what topic do you find these? I have never found any rock equipment. James Probably would be in tools, but don't look under categories type in the search box: lapidary, cabochon, cabbing, slab saw, etc... Start naming name brand equipment too. Hope this helps
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Post by captbob on Nov 4, 2014 18:27:25 GMT -5
That's not my machine, pulled the pic off the web for an example with a drum.
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Post by broseph82 on Nov 12, 2014 14:05:20 GMT -5
Thanks CapBob. Ok, just so I don't start yet another thread, how would you guys go about cleaning this machine? I thought about taking it to a car wash (self wash) to pressure wash all the nasty dirt, dust, and grime off. I don't want it to turn into a big rust bucket so what would I need to treat it with after? Let me know your thoughts.
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