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Post by rockjunquie on Oct 7, 2018 12:41:11 GMT -5
Well, like the Johnson Bros wheels, this one is not thick enough in the middle for the genie. DH is on a wild goose chase trying to find a couple washers. If all else fails, I'll cut some pvc as a spacer. Any other suggestions?  Your machine should have had extra spacers for that reason. I had mine looking like that with original space settings but had to alter the layout and use a combo of the spares mine came with. Nope, mine didn't come with any.  I had to use washers. |
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Post by glennz01 on Oct 7, 2018 12:43:28 GMT -5
GOOD NEWS!!!!! The seller immediately responded and will be sending me a new wheel. I will report on it after it arrives and I install it. The other wheel looks well made and very aggressively 80 grit. I wanted to love it. I'm very happy with the seller. I hope to love the new wheel. Sounds like a bad wheel. I'm sure the new one will be good when it comes in. If not you may need to re balance al the wheels for it. I haven't ran into that issue before though |
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Post by glennz01 on Oct 7, 2018 12:47:11 GMT -5
They also make custom wheels, I've thought about a 40 grit but the 80 grit is fast enough that they make lol. 15 min approx for a good double domed cab with the set
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Post by rockjunquie on Oct 7, 2018 12:52:48 GMT -5
GOOD NEWS!!!!! The seller immediately responded and will be sending me a new wheel. I will report on it after it arrives and I install it. The other wheel looks well made and very aggressively 80 grit. I wanted to love it. I'm very happy with the seller. I hope to love the new wheel. Sounds like a bad wheel. I'm sure the new one will be good when it comes in. If not you may need to re balance al the wheels for it. I haven't ran into that issue before though I think it was a bad wheel. I did what I could to balance it, but that wasn't going to happen. They were really good abt it, though. |
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Post by TheRock on Oct 7, 2018 13:18:53 GMT -5
Sounds like a bad wheel. I'm sure the new one will be good when it comes in. If not you may need to re balance al the wheels for it. I haven't ran into that issue before though I think it was a bad wheel. I did what I could to balance it, but that wasn't going to happen. They were really good abt it, though. Well I went with Baltic Abrasives and am still waiting for my wheels altho I gave the Ole CabKing a workout on the BRAD PITT rocks. Baltic has these Narley Wheels too so keep that in mind. Europeans are known for their high standards in quality thats why I went with them. Tela please let us know if it works! So I can keep them as a Good or Rotten Vendor!  |
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Post by rockjunquie on Oct 7, 2018 13:24:02 GMT -5
I think it was a bad wheel. I did what I could to balance it, but that wasn't going to happen. They were really good abt it, though. Well I went with Baltic Abrasives and am still waiting for my wheels altho I gave the Ole CabKing a workout on the BRAD PITT rocks. Baltic has these Narley Wheels too so keep that in mind. Europeans are known for their high standards in quality thats why I went with them. Tela please let us know if it works! So I can keep them as a Good or Rotten Vendor!  The wheels that I got ARE Baltic Abrasives. I'm happy with the seller. I'll give everyone a break once. If the new wheel is good, I'll be more than happy to recommend them. If not, I'll post that, too. |
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Post by TheRock on Oct 7, 2018 13:57:16 GMT -5
Oh ok when did you place your order what date? Yeah I researched them and spent much time E-Mailing back and forth I really trust those guys the Owner Darius Jankauskas seems like a super nice guy he says all their sintered wheels are balanced. I have a complete set of wheels coming for mine. a sintered 80 G 140,280,600,1200,3000g Soft Res Wheel Std you got the premium wheels which are the KNARLEY ones. The nice thing is they will make anything you want you just need to allow extra time and order far in advance if you need something. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Oct 7, 2018 14:10:08 GMT -5
Oh ok when did you place your order what date? Yeah I researched them and spent much time E-Mailing back and forth I really trust those guys the Owner Darius Jankauskas seems like a super nice guy he says all their sintered wheels are balanced. I have a complete set of wheels coming for mine. a sintered 80 G 140,280,600,1200,3000g Soft Res Wheel Std you got the premium wheels which are the KNARLEY ones. The nice thing is they will make anything you want you just need to allow extra time and order far in advance if you need something. I got them from ebay Sept 23. They came pretty quick. I actually got them on Fri, but I wasn't here to sign for them. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Oct 7, 2018 14:16:15 GMT -5
TheRock did you get a plastic body sintered wheel? It looks like they only offer steel and aluminum. ETA Nevermind- I see the Inland wheels are aluminum, too.
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Post by zarguy on Oct 7, 2018 14:25:49 GMT -5
Well, like the Johnson Bros wheels, this one is not thick enough in the middle for the genie. DH is on a wild goose chase trying to find a couple washers. If all else fails, I'll cut some pvc as a spacer. Any other suggestions? Your machine should have had extra spacers for that reason. I had mine looking like that with original space settings but had to alter the layout and use a combo of the spares mine came with. I don't think Tela is talking about bushings to match the hole diameter to the shaft diameter. I think she means the spacers that keep the wheels a certain distance from each other. Lynn |
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Post by rockjunquie on Oct 7, 2018 14:29:43 GMT -5
I don't think Tela is talking about bushings to match the hole diameter to the shaft diameter. I think she means the spacers that keep the wheels a certain distance from each other. Lynn Yes, the spacers. |
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Post by TheRock on Oct 7, 2018 14:32:17 GMT -5
I got the aluminum one. The thing I like about Baltic is they offer 2" Wide where all the other vendors only have 1 1/2" wheels. That is more abrasive diamonds plus being 8" should theoretically last longer. I purchased mine on the 19th of Sept, All wheels except tje sintered wheel were in stock he told me up front that my wheel was 4 weeks out for production so I knew that before I ordered. No biggie as I have plenty of life left on mine so I am ready. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Oct 7, 2018 14:35:19 GMT -5
TheRock- sorry to keep bugging you...... I did some sleuthing on ebay. The people selling on ebay are the same people at Baltic Abrasives. I some feedback thanking Darius. Other than the bad wheel. I have zero complaint with them. And, sending me a new wheel is perfectly fine by me- above and beyond.
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Post by rockjunquie on Oct 7, 2018 14:42:37 GMT -5
I got the aluminum one. The thing I like about Baltic is they offer 2" Wide where all the other vendors only have 1 1/2" wheels. That is more abrasive diamonds plus being 8" should theoretically last longer. I purchased mine on the 19th of Sept, All wheels except tje sintered wheel were in stock he told me up front that my wheel was 4 weeks out for production so I knew that before I ordered. No biggie as I have plenty of life left on mine so I am ready. Tell me again which machine you have. I know it's 8". Is it Cabking or Titan? So, no one else has 2" sintered wheels? That's weird. So, you're supposed to put 1 1/2" wide wheels on your 8" machine? That's bogus. Glad you could get those 2" ones. I like their website, BTW. You talked to them on the phone, too? How was their English? My friend is Lithuanian so I am familiar with how they write English. It's a little odd phrasing sometimes. |
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Post by hummingbirdstones2 on Oct 7, 2018 15:18:26 GMT -5
Diamond Pacific used to offer special-order 8x2" galaxy wheels, but they were more expensive. Understandable for special-order items and I'm not sure they still offer that service, but I bought an 80 grit a few years ago and have been very happy with it.
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Post by TheRock on Oct 7, 2018 15:21:10 GMT -5
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Post by zarguy on Oct 7, 2018 18:39:48 GMT -5
The EZ Cab also has 2" soft wheel and 1.5" hard wheels.
Maybe Baltic is the supplier?
I've never seen 2" wheels for sale individually before.
Lynn
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Post by TheRock on Oct 7, 2018 19:23:02 GMT -5
The EZ Cab also has 2" soft wheel and 1.5" hard wheels. Maybe Baltic is the supplier? I've never seen 2" wheels for sale individually before. Lynn Ok well thats what I thought also I mean I couldn't find Any 2" Wheels, I hope I didn't Screw The Pooch by getting 2" Hard wheels cause I wasn't thinking of Spacing till after the Fact. I just hope they will fit okay. I Need Chainmail Gloves! |
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Post by rockjunquie on Oct 15, 2018 15:43:12 GMT -5
I have to say- These guys are awesome! I had a problem with my first 80 grit wheel, which was their close out wheel. They said they never had problems with it before and I believe them. I think I just was the unlucky one to get an off balanced wheel. HOWEVER, immediately upon emailing them, they sent out a new wheel- a more expensive wheel- at their expense. These guys rock and do as they say! I got the new wheel today in record time and it looks GREAT. I got it on with no troubles. I'm looking forward to chewing up some agate tomorrow! Yay! The seller, Baltic abrasives aka top abrasives on ebay, has joined RTH to follow up on the wheels. So, tag him with your questions or concerns. bat |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Oct 15, 2018 16:49:42 GMT -5
Very good to know. Thanks for following up, Tela!
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I had to use washers.
Maybe you can post some pictures here