AQuartzLow
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Post by AQuartzLow on Jan 22, 2021 14:46:05 GMT -5
Hello!
I bought a used Lortone SA-8 a couple months ago and am finally getting it kitted out with the wheels and discs. I really want to use the 2 ends with full-face lap discs. I bought the diamond lap discs on eBay; however, I cannot find an 8” spin-on polish head anywhere. I called Lortone and ordered 2 from them; however, they are 6” NOT 8”. (I’m waiting to hear back from them to see if they can correct this...)
Does anyone have some info on where I can get the 8” spin-on polishing heads? (I plan on sticking the diamond discs to the pads with 3M hook and loop fasteners...crossing fingers it works!)
Thank you!
ETA: I also need to add the water drip system to the machine. The man I bought it from made copper piping for the top of it; however, I need to attach a water pump. Any suggestions? TIA
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Post by Peruano on Jan 22, 2021 14:58:51 GMT -5
Water systems can be conceived from any combination of flexible tubing, copper, etc. Using a simple water pump its low pressure so anything that fit tightly within or without will work. The cheapest fountain pump you can find will work fine, if you manage the height that water must be pumped to get to your work station. If you go to city water pressure you must meet plumbing standards or risk major leaks.
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AQuartzLow
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Post by AQuartzLow on Jan 22, 2021 17:38:25 GMT -5
Thank you, Peruano - I think I’ll use the pump from my tile saw (I was sawing today and realized I had a pump and then I felt like a huge derp. 🤦🏻♀️) Just need to get some new tubing for the SA-8, though. Where in NM are you? I currently live in VA, but I’m born and raised (and all my family is still) in the Albuquerque area. My blood runs red chile through and through. 😂 Can’t wait to go back home to see what rocks I missed growing up!
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AQuartzLow
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Post by AQuartzLow on Jan 22, 2021 20:15:14 GMT -5
Update: Lortone does not carry the 8” spin-on polishing head. 😑. However, the SA-8 has a 3/4” thread, so if I find an 8” master lap with a 3/4” threaded arbor hole, I’m all good! (😑) (Lortone does carry that; however, it’s $75 per side. 😑😑😑)
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