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takecouragedesigns
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Anybody bought/used one of these? Opinions... Nov 20, 2015 9:19:59 GMT -5 drocknut likes this

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Post by takecouragedesigns on Nov 20, 2015 9:19:59 GMT -5

Seems I never get off "first base" when it comes to cabbing equipment! Last December I bought a nicely refurbished and upgraded old Lortone 2 wheel unit with 2 8" wheels -2 diamond 220 (I think), the other an expando drum, set it all up in the garage hoping hubbie would become my own personal lapidary so I could just keep on wire wrapping!

Long story short, I'm getting ready to resell it virtually unused (by us) in favor of a small, indoor table-top such as a Pixie or Genie type, for convenience sake. Sigh.
Anyway, has anybody here seen, heard of or used one of these Chinese made and sold Genie "wannabe" units? Opinions as to it it's a good buy, or buyer beware?

www.ebay.com/itm/6-220V-Cabbing-Cabochon-Maker-Lapidary-Jewelry-Gemstone-Grinder-Polisher-/281777057225?hash=item419b38adc9:g:7JEAAOSwA4dWF9fq

jakesrocks
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Anybody bought/used one of these? Opinions... Nov 20, 2015 10:36:34 GMT -5 Fossilman likes this

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Post by jakesrocks on Nov 20, 2015 10:36:34 GMT -5

First of all, beware of any Chinese knockoffs. They are usually very cheaply made.

Second, read the add carefully. That is a 220 volt, 50 cycle machine. It won't work on U.S. current.

If it were me, I'd save a bit more money and buy a Genie, or one of those machines from Kingsley North. They both get good reviews on here regularly.

Don --- USN Retired

Fossilman Cave Dweller Member since January 2009 Posts: 20,723	Anybody bought/used one of these? Opinions... Nov 20, 2015 11:01:59 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Fossilman on Nov 20, 2015 11:01:59 GMT -5 Nothing more to say on the issue,Don said it all...Always beware of Chinese knockoffs!
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roy gets rocks for Christmas no rock gets left behind Member since October 2010 Posts: 6,396	Anybody bought/used one of these? Opinions... Nov 20, 2015 12:26:30 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by roy on Nov 20, 2015 12:26:30 GMT -5 the wheels these guys are making suck ! also there will ignore you when you ask for them to replacment
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broseph82
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Anybody bought/used one of these? Opinions... Nov 20, 2015 14:23:12 GMT -5 via mobile

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Nov 20, 2015 12:26:30 GMT -5 roy said:

the wheels these guys are making suck ! also there will ignore you when you ask for them to replacment

Are you referring to Mo Han? Yeah he's bad about replying to stuff unless it's about selling you something

zarguy fully equipped rock polisher Cedar City, Utah - rockhound heaven! Member since December 2005 Posts: 1,791	Anybody bought/used one of these? Opinions... Nov 20, 2015 16:40:16 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by zarguy on Nov 20, 2015 16:40:16 GMT -5 Check out this machine that has man y advantages over the Genie - www.simpleelegancerockshop.com/machine.htm It's not quite the kitchen table type, but a wonderful machine. Lynn

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Anybody bought/used one of these? Opinions... Nov 20, 2015 17:02:03 GMT -5

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Post by phil on Nov 20, 2015 17:02:03 GMT -5

The unit I posted recently wold be perfect for you. forum.rocktumblinghobby.com/thread/72821/speed-demon-diamond-cabber-updated
Might even take the 2 wheel unit of your in partial trade.... would have to see pic to figure it's value.

Last Edit: Nov 20, 2015 17:03:14 GMT -5 by phil

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takecouragedesigns noticing nice landscape pebbles Member since September 2010 Posts: 79	Anybody bought/used one of these? Opinions... Nov 20, 2015 22:55:54 GMT -5 drocknut, meviva, and 1 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by takecouragedesigns on Nov 20, 2015 22:55:54 GMT -5 Thank you, EVERYONE for saving a gullible (one upon a time blonde) from making a foolish purchase! I'll just save $$ and get the right one!

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Post by takecouragedesigns on Nov 20, 2015 9:19:59 GMT -5

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