ivan
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Post by ivan on Nov 11, 2020 0:14:58 GMT -5
Dear Friends .... This SC is looking to upgrade to a Lapidary Cabochon Grinder Polisher Arbor. Preferably a 6 wheel capacity. Have been considering a 6" SS unit that has provisions to add a complete water drip system. Something like a basic unit without the wheels and a motor.
Was hoping somebody would have a listing of the manufacturers or sellers of a unit of this type that I might contact. If we have sellers or dealers here on Our Forum that can help feel free to post or PM if you desire. Any an ALL assistance or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you very much! Ivan - USAF 62-66 |
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Post by manofglass on Nov 11, 2020 1:05:11 GMT -5
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Post by rmf on Nov 11, 2020 6:13:18 GMT -5
Lortone sells a 6”, 6 Wheel, part number 033-090, 26” W x 17” L x 8” H, $515.00 All stainless. The more expensive version comes with water system part number 033-095, $655.00. This is a good unit. But the water reservoir is too small unless you want to refill every 30 seconds. the reservoir can be fixed with a 5 gal bucket or water line.
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ivan
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Post by ivan on Nov 11, 2020 14:02:20 GMT -5
Lortone sells a 6”, 6 Wheel, part number 033-090, 26” W x 17” L x 8” H, $515.00 All stainless. The more expensive version comes with water system part number 033-095, $655.00. This is a good unit. But the water reservoir is too small unless you want to refill every 30 seconds. the reservoir can be fixed with a 5 gal bucket or water line. So far the only two manufacturers has been Lortone and a company called Hans Super Abrasive Grinder. Has anybody on the Forum purchased the Hansuperabrasive grinder and has any experience with them or may there be other manufactures? Thanks for the update!
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ivan
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Post by ivan on Nov 11, 2020 14:06:29 GMT -5
Called kingsleynorth, however they are on backorder. For now I'll be standing by. Thanks for taking the time give me a place to start. IV |
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firehunter
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Post by firehunter on Dec 5, 2020 0:04:42 GMT -5
ivan if you are still waiting, you might want to contact Rod Riel at Riel@comcast.net He makes a six wheel aluminum powder coated unit that can be adjusted to accept 6" or 8" wheels. Called kingsleynorth, however they are on backorder. For now I'll be standing by. Thanks for taking the time give me a place to start. IV
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Post by rmf on Dec 5, 2020 14:36:16 GMT -5
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Post by stardiamond on Dec 5, 2020 16:36:32 GMT -5
Best value is a used machine that can be picked up. Next choice would be a two wheel lapidary arbor. A person can work in stages and swap wheels on the arbor.
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ivan
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Post by ivan on Dec 5, 2020 21:45:06 GMT -5
ivan if you are still waiting, you might want to contact Rod Riel at Riel@comcast.net He makes a six wheel aluminum powder coated unit that can be adjusted to accept 6" or 8" wheels. Called kingsleynorth, however they are on backorder. For now I'll be standing by. Thanks for taking the time give me a place to start. IV Apologize for the late reply. Thanks ever so much for the contact. After shopping/searching about I had already purchased a REENTEL International Arbor. 6" 6 Wheel assembly. They come complete with spacers, shaft nuts, wheel flanges, and installed pulley with drive belt and a motor mounting base. I will have to come up with a drip or spray system for the wheels and provide a motor but they are perfect to build up your own customized arbor assembly.
Very well made. It will last longer than this SC. Fast turn around with the order. They manufacture and have two types on hand. The mild steel unit - powdered coated and the all stainless steel unit. Affordable ... IV USAF 62-66
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ivan
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Post by ivan on Dec 5, 2020 21:53:20 GMT -5
Good thought ... Correct me if I'm mistaken but I think? Hi-tech makes the unit? BE it as it may I purchased the MS unit from Reentel International. Very nicely done. |
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firehunter
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Post by firehunter on Dec 6, 2020 20:33:25 GMT -5
Apologize for the late reply. Thanks ever so much for the contact. After shopping/searching about I had already purchased a REENTEL International Arbor. 6" 6 Wheel assembly. They come complete with spacers, shaft nuts, wheel flanges, and installed pulley with drive belt and a motor mounting base. I will have to come up with a drip or spray system for the wheels and provide a motor but they are perfect to build up your own customized arbor assembly.
Very well made. It will last longer than this SC. Fast turn around with the order. They manufacture and have two types on hand. The mild steel unit - powdered coated and the all stainless steel unit. Affordable ... IV USAF 62-66
Oh cool. Glad you found one. That REENTL makes the Cabking. I'm curious what their steel arbor looks like. Do you have a photo? |
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Post by EricD on Dec 6, 2020 21:06:12 GMT -5
I had no idea REENTEL made CabKing, Hi-Tech Diamond, Inland Craft and Tumble-Bee
Nice to know.
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ivan
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Post by ivan on Dec 6, 2020 21:50:49 GMT -5
Apologize for the late reply. Thanks ever so much for the contact. After shopping/searching about I had already purchased a REENTEL International Arbor. 6" 6 Wheel assembly. They come complete with spacers, shaft nuts, wheel flanges, and installed pulley with drive belt and a motor mounting base. I will have to come up with a drip or spray system for the wheels and provide a motor but they are perfect to build up your own customized arbor assembly.
Very well made. It will last longer than this SC. Fast turn around with the order. They manufacture and have two types on hand. The mild steel unit - powdered coated and the all stainless steel unit. Affordable ... IV USAF 62-66
Oh cool. Glad you found one. That REENTL makes the Cabking. I'm curious what their steel arbor looks like. Do you have a photo? REENTELINTERNATIONALARBORS ... Not familiar with posting photos. Maybe this will help? On pages 12 MLS has a picture & description of the Reentel MS & SS. MLS sells Lortone & REEntel maybe others? them in stock as far as I know. Hope this helps? MLS also sells a variety of equipment as listed in their catalog. |
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ivan
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Post by ivan on Dec 6, 2020 21:53:47 GMT -5
REENTELINTERNATIONALARBORS ... Not familiar with posting photos. Maybe this will help? On pages 12 MLS has a picture & description of the Reentel MS & SS. MLS sells Lortone & REEntel maybe others? them in stock as far as I know. Hope this helps? MLS also sells a variety of equipment as listed in their catalog.
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firehunter
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Post by firehunter on Dec 7, 2020 21:05:35 GMT -5
REENTELINTERNATIONALARBORS ... Not familiar with posting photos. Maybe this will help? On pages 12 MLS has a picture & description of the Reentel MS & SS. MLS sells Lortone & REEntel maybe others? them in stock as far as I know. Hope this helps? MLS also sells a variety of equipment as listed in their catalog. Thank you, I was able to find it in their catalog. |
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Thank you very much! Ivan - USAF 62-66 
