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Post by Rockoonz on Jan 17, 2022 8:32:35 GMT -5
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Post by Rockoonz on Jan 17, 2022 8:33:51 GMT -5
Kurt Branham is his name.
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 17, 2022 8:38:08 GMT -5
I believe you mean the 220 soft wheel. Yes, I use it and several others do, too. I swear by it. Yup, DP isn't making them anymore  But, Johnson Bros has their brand that I got. I think they call it a Super Nova. I'm not adverse to recoating and the price is right, so I'll bookmark this. Thanks!! |
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Post by stardiamond on Jan 17, 2022 12:20:48 GMT -5
I believe you mean the 220 soft wheel. Yes, I use it and several others do, too. I swear by it. Yup, DP isn't making them anymore But, Johnson Bros has their brand that I got. I think they call it a Super Nova. I'm not adverse to recoating and the price is right, so I'll bookmark this. Thanks!! How would you compare the JB 220 with the DP? I buy JB because of the lower cost and they get the job done. What I don't know is which is the better value based on service life. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 17, 2022 12:33:41 GMT -5
I bought one, but I haven't mounted it, yet. It has a nice flex to it. I don't SEE much difference, but, like I said- I haven't used it. I believe holajonathan has. Maybe he can give you a better answer. |
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Post by knave on Jan 17, 2022 12:38:26 GMT -5
There is a jewelry and agate shop in Beaver Bay that exclusively uses the JB wheels after they had a run of poor quality Novas
They have been using them for a good while and they prefer them to the Novas
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rewdownunder
spending too much on rocks
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Post by rewdownunder on Jan 17, 2022 12:54:26 GMT -5
Is that the one in Beaver Bay MN? Lots of Beaver Bays around the great lakes.
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Post by knave on Jan 17, 2022 13:03:03 GMT -5
Yeah north shore of Lake Superior
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Post by stardiamond on Jan 17, 2022 13:56:38 GMT -5
There is a jewelry and agate shop in Beaver Bay that exclusively uses the JB wheels after they had a run of poor quality Novas They have been using them for a good while and they prefer them to the Novas I don't know how long it's been, but a lot of DP stuff comes from China which isn't necessarily bad but I have some concern with anything made in China. I went to the JB site and supernova wheels cost $20 more than what I previously paid. $69.95 and $89.95. |
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Post by parfive on Jan 17, 2022 13:58:50 GMT -5
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Post by holajonathan on Jan 17, 2022 23:05:21 GMT -5
My 220 "Super Nova" from JB is working well and holding up well after 20-30 cabs. Wear and performance seem right on par with Nova wheels, but it cost about half as much.
I am currently breaking in a 600 grit "Super Nova" and my only complaint is how long it is taking to wear down the high points of the resin. In other words, it's slow to break in, which is annoying, but should bode well for longevity.
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Post by Rockoonz on Jan 18, 2022 0:27:41 GMT -5
I believe you mean the 220 soft wheel. Yes, I use it and several others do, too. I swear by it. Yup, DP isn't making them anymore But, Johnson Bros has their brand that I got. I think they call it a Super Nova. I'm not adverse to recoating and the price is right, so I'll bookmark this. Thanks!! All novas are soft wheels, DP calls their hard wheels Galaxy wheels. I am probably going to get a 80 grit textured wheel from JB if they have what I want at the PowWow. I won't order anything from them online. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 18, 2022 0:36:31 GMT -5
I believe you mean the 220 soft wheel. Yes, I use it and several others do, too. I swear by it. Yup, DP isn't making them anymore  But, Johnson Bros has their brand that I got. I think they call it a Super Nova. I'm not adverse to recoating and the price is right, so I'll bookmark this. Thanks!! All novas are soft wheels, DP calls their hard wheels Galaxy wheels. I am probably going to get a 80 grit textured wheel from JB if they have what I want at the PowWow. I won't order anything from them online. Yes, I know that Novas are soft. You said 230 wheel. I think you meant 220 wheel.
I just ordered something from them online. Big mistake.
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realrockhound
Cave Dweller 
Chucking leaverite at tweekers
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Post by realrockhound on Jan 18, 2022 1:54:28 GMT -5
What? Why are they not making them anymore? That makes me annoyed.
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 18, 2022 7:30:45 GMT -5
What? Why are they not making them anymore? That makes me annoyed. Yeah, it makes me annoyed, too. |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jan 18, 2022 8:58:26 GMT -5
What? Why are they not making them anymore? That makes me annoyed. I would guess that it just wasn't cost effective for them. They've had a real rough couple of years. |
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Post by knave on Jan 18, 2022 8:59:35 GMT -5
Off the cuff I would say it’s because no new machines get shipped with those wheels, so the volume is much smaller
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Post by Rockoonz on Jan 18, 2022 10:45:15 GMT -5
What? Why are they not making them anymore? That makes me annoyed. I think they had a deal with Rons Rocks and that he is selling a lot less now, between all the competition and those quality issues I keep hearing about. Honestly, since I've had a genie I have had an adequate supply of 280 nova wheels from estates and stuff that I never tried the DP 220 Nova, but the people I know who love them are people who know what they're talking about more than me. rockjunquie I said 230 because that's what the rock shop in ID told me they have available, might be a typo on their part. Either way I would like to have one available for my next wheel change or a 2nd unit if I find or build one. |
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But, Johnson Bros has their brand that I got. I think they call it a Super Nova. I'm not adverse to recoating and the price is right, so I'll bookmark this. Thanks!!
But, Johnson Bros has their brand that I got. I think they call it a Super Nova. I'm not adverse to recoating and the price is right, so I'll bookmark this. Thanks!!
