melf77
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Post by melf77 on Oct 4, 2017 18:21:00 GMT -5
Sorry if this seems like a duh question, but what exactly is the difference between these 2 models? I looked at the specs and it just seems like the bowl size? If that's the case, I would think I could buy a UV 10 bowl if I wanted to do a larger batch in my vibe.
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Post by youp50 on Oct 4, 2017 21:40:52 GMT -5
...or you could buy the 10 and lots of ceramic to do the small loads. It does work for me.
I do have a 10 and no information as to the difference. I tend to call factory Reps to find this type of an answer.
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melf77
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Post by melf77 on Oct 5, 2017 4:48:08 GMT -5
...or you could buy the 10 and lots of ceramic to do the small loads. It does work for me. I do have a 10 and no information as to the difference. I tend to call factory Reps to find this type of an answer. I already have the UV 4 and I love it, but my check more than doubled in size this week😊 soooooo was either thinking of buying a couple uv10 bowls if the base is exactly the same or thinking of picking up the uv18 to use after the rotary and keeping my uv4 strictly for the final polish. I have quite the pile stacking up for going into the vibe. I thought the uv4 was cute, but am seeing how I really need a bigger 1. Will find the # and call. |
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Post by MrP on Oct 5, 2017 5:04:31 GMT -5
I have both 4 and 10lb bowls. Same base.....................................MrP
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Post by melf77 on Oct 5, 2017 5:49:27 GMT -5
I have both 4 and 10lb bowls. Same base.....................................MrP That's what I thought. Why did you decide on those 2 sizes? |
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Post by MrP on Oct 5, 2017 9:45:35 GMT -5
I have both 4 and 10lb bowls. Same base.....................................MrP That's what I thought. Why did you decide on those 2 sizes? I am not sure I have. If I find a good deal I buy. Tumblers 1-UV10 with bowl for 4, 2-UV18, 1-UV45, 2-Lot-O, 1- 3Lb rotary, 1-QT66 with extra 12Lb barrels, 1-Viking VT45 that also has the 4Lb tubs, 1-Rockette Vibratory finisher 800, which I still have to get running, 1-3 tier rotary I built that I run a combination of 12, 15, and 60Lb barrels on.
Every tumbler acts a different way so it kind of depends what I am doing as to which one I use...................................MrP
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melf77
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Post by melf77 on Oct 5, 2017 10:17:06 GMT -5
That's what I thought. Why did you decide on those 2 sizes? I am not sure I have. If I find a good deal I buy. Tumblers 1-UV10 with bowl for 4, 2-UV18, 1-UV45, 2-Lot-O, 1- 3Lb rotary, 1-QT66 with extra 12Lb barrels, 1-Viking VT45 that also has the 4Lb tubs, 1-Rockette Vibratory finisher 800, which I still have to get running, 1-3 tier rotary I built that I run a combination of 12, 15, and 60Lb barrels on.
Every tumbler acts a different way so it kind of depends what I am doing as to which one I use...................................MrP
Thanks for giving a detailed response. |
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Post by fishnpinball on Oct 5, 2017 19:54:26 GMT -5
That's what I thought. Why did you decide on those 2 sizes? I am not sure I have. If I find a good deal I buy. Tumblers 1-UV10 with bowl for 4, 2-UV18, 1-UV45, 2-Lot-O, 1- 3Lb rotary, 1-QT66 with extra 12Lb barrels, 1-Viking VT45 that also has the 4Lb tubs, 1-Rockette Vibratory finisher 800, which I still have to get running, 1-3 tier rotary I built that I run a combination of 12, 15, and 60Lb barrels on.
Every tumbler acts a different way so it kind of depends what I am doing as to which one I use...................................MrP
Wow... It would be really interesting to find out what you when you specifically select different vibes for stones and why. |
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Post by wigglinrocks on Oct 5, 2017 20:41:08 GMT -5
That's what I thought. Why did you decide on those 2 sizes? I am not sure I have. If I find a good deal I buy. Tumblers 1-UV10 with bowl for 4, 2-UV18, 1-UV45, 2-Lot-O, 1- 3Lb rotary, 1-QT66 with extra 12Lb barrels, 1-Viking VT45 that also has the 4Lb tubs, 1-Rockette Vibratory finisher 800, which I still have to get running, 1-3 tier rotary I built that I run a combination of 12, 15, and 60Lb barrels on.
Every tumbler acts a different way so it kind of depends what I am doing as to which one I use...................................MrP
And a concrete truck parked in the driveway for stage 1 to keep all those vibes running . |
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Post by MrP on Oct 6, 2017 6:03:34 GMT -5
I am not sure I have. If I find a good deal I buy. Tumblers 1-UV10 with bowl for 4, 2-UV18, 1-UV45, 2-Lot-O, 1- 3Lb rotary, 1-QT66 with extra 12Lb barrels, 1-Viking VT45 that also has the 4Lb tubs, 1-Rockette Vibratory finisher 800, which I still have to get running, 1-3 tier rotary I built that I run a combination of 12, 15, and 60Lb barrels on.
Every tumbler acts a different way so it kind of depends what I am doing as to which one I use...................................MrP
Wow... It would be really interesting to find out what you when you specifically select different vibes for stones and why. It really depends more on the amount and size of what I am tumbling. I cut many slabs and will just throw many in as a slab.
With my UV vibe tumblers I have the weight counter drilled and tapped so I can adjust the movement of the material in the bowl. If I am using 180 AO I will decrease the counter weight to make it more aggressive but add weight to settle it down for finial polish. I also use a large percentage of smalls, 90% or more, (ceramic or trimmings and scraps) for the 180 AO stage then go to the same aquarium quartz rock that ingawh uses for polish.
Most of the rotaries have sic in them because I don't do much finish work in them.
The one thing I disagree with others on is how often a vibe needs to be checked. If you get things right they can run for days with out looking if you get things right! That is getting the polish, psyllium, dreft, and water right.
Good Luck
MrP
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Post by MrP on Oct 6, 2017 6:08:10 GMT -5
I am not sure I have. If I find a good deal I buy. Tumblers 1-UV10 with bowl for 4, 2-UV18, 1-UV45, 2-Lot-O, 1- 3Lb rotary, 1-QT66 with extra 12Lb barrels, 1-Viking VT45 that also has the 4Lb tubs, 1-Rockette Vibratory finisher 800, which I still have to get running, 1-3 tier rotary I built that I run a combination of 12, 15, and 60Lb barrels on.
Every tumbler acts a different way so it kind of depends what I am doing as to which one I use...................................MrP
And a concrete truck parked in the driveway for stage 1 to keep all those vibes running . I wish! Years ago I passed on one that could tumble about 20 gallons at a time. Stupid, stupid..................................MrP |
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Post by wigglinrocks on Oct 6, 2017 8:53:39 GMT -5
And a concrete truck parked in the driveway for stage 1 to keep all those vibes running . I wish! Years ago I passed on one that could tumble about 20 gallons at a time. Stupid, stupid..................................MrP Wow the grit and cleanout time that would involve . Add the dump truck of grit to the list . |
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