mattcc
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Post by mattcc on Aug 7, 2022 13:57:36 GMT -5
Hi everyone,
So, I noticed that it is fairly standard for cabbing machines to accept a 1/4"-20 screw into the end of the arbor on the right-hand side in order to attach a buffing disk.
Why on earth do they not tap the other end with left-hand threads and make left-hand threaded buffing disks? Why wouldn't someone want to utilize the unused end of the machine too? Why is it so hard to find left side arbor extensions, attachments, etc?
Is this feasible, or is there something I am not understanding here? It just doesn't make any sense to me... I feel like I'm taking crazy pills.
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Post by perkins17 on Aug 7, 2022 14:54:23 GMT -5
Hey mattcc, my thoughts are that the left hand side is traditionally the side where the coarsest cutting are located, so rock mud/bits would get all over the pad while you were doing/preforming cabs. That's just my thoughts, but maybe there is a more reasonable answer. -Nicholas
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mattcc
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Member since August 2022
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Post by mattcc on Aug 7, 2022 22:07:23 GMT -5
Hey mattcc , my thoughts are that the left hand side is traditionally the side where the coarsest cutting are located, so rock mud/bits would get all over the pad while you were doing/preforming cabs. That's just my thoughts, but maybe there is a more reasonable answer. -Nicholas I suppose grit contamination could be one possible reason. Although, if that is the concern, then why not just make the left end a coarse flat-lap, or design some sort of splash guard? It just seems like such a waste.
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Post by perkins17 on Aug 7, 2022 22:15:10 GMT -5
Hey mattcc , my thoughts are that the left hand side is traditionally the side where the coarsest cutting are located, so rock mud/bits would get all over the pad while you were doing/preforming cabs. That's just my thoughts, but maybe there is a more reasonable answer. -Nicholas I suppose grit contamination could be one possible reason. Although, if that is the concern, then why not just make the left end a coarse flat-lap, or design some sort of splash guard? It just seems like such a waste. To be honest, I'm not really sure. The cabking has both sides of laps so maybe it doesn't really matter. I'd guess it's thought that you only need a lap on one side in most cases.
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Post by liveoak on Aug 8, 2022 6:29:06 GMT -5
My 6" Kingsley North Cabber has a vertical lab on both ends & yes you can buy left head threaded spin on discs. They do overlook on either end the need for a splash guard. Personally I have a couple of pieces of plexiglass that I keep handy.
Patty
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