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« on: July 29, 2008, 11:42:58 pm »

I had three separate arbor units set up.

The other day I ran into this multi wheel unit and decided to get rid of two out of the three arbor units I have and combine a few things into this one unit. I did keep my favorite arbor unit out of the three though.

Looked pretty ragged until I got a coat of paint on her..

Runs really great, with the exception of the two cheap expando wheels on the left. They are the kind that split in half with the foam that hold them together. All of them were slightly warped and bent. I replaced the two on the right with a couple of quality expando drums. Need to do the same for the two on the right.

Two phase motor which don't expect to take advantage of. The first phase is perfect.

The two in the center are an 80 diamond and a carborundum.

All and all......... 100 bucks was a bargain !  Grin






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« Reply #1 on: July 30, 2008, 08:18:36 am »

Congratulations! What a great find.
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« Reply #2 on: August 29, 2008, 09:23:56 am »

Polisher on steroids.Man ya can do it all on there Smiley
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« Reply #3 on: August 29, 2008, 09:30:48 am »

Conrats Tao! What a great deal... can't beat that!

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« Reply #4 on: August 29, 2008, 11:13:09 am »

Polisher on steroids.Man ya can do it all on there Smiley

Almost.... I have one other arbor unit that I do final sanding on.   Smiley



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« Reply #5 on: September 06, 2008, 11:51:36 am »

WOW..........I like it. What size are the wheels? 8" or 6"? I am planning on building something similar this winter for finish and polish. I have been collecting the hardware for a while now. Sort of up in the air on size though. I think I want to combine 6 and 8 inch wheels. I am not that frugal just cheap I guess :Smiley   Bob
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« Reply #6 on: September 06, 2008, 01:49:43 pm »

WOW..........I like it. What size are the wheels? 8" or 6"?

These are all 8" Bob..

The good rubber expando type. I like em...  Smiley

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« Reply #7 on: September 15, 2008, 09:18:30 pm »

nice find, it looks like its in great shape
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