rockbrain
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Post by rockbrain on Jun 16, 2023 20:23:55 GMT -5
I'm pretty stoked that my wife had me order a Kingsley North 6 Nova cabber for father's day! Now I just have to wait for it to get here. It'll be quite an upgrade from what I've been using. The machine I'm using has 6" wheels and it's made for 8's. Makes it really hard to see. I'm usually grinding near the bottom of the wheel. Also no light makes it tough.
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Post by jasoninsd on Jun 16, 2023 20:35:09 GMT -5
That's the one I've got!! You're gonna LOVE it! The space between the wheels gives a lot more options for working stones than any other "stock" cabber! (IMHO) Congrats!! Woot Woot!!
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chris1956
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Post by chris1956 on Jun 16, 2023 20:56:49 GMT -5
We will expect to see twice the output from now on. I recommend one of Jason's Prairie Agates to break in the wheels. LOL
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khara
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Post by khara on Jun 16, 2023 22:51:31 GMT -5
Wow, very cool. Tell your wife she gets bonus points from the forum people. I myself had the very same wait last September. It was worth it. Then I stood in the driveway and told the FedEx guy what size and shape of box to look for in his truck. 🤓🤓🤓 Then, my husband wasn’t home and wouldn’t be back until late and I actually managed to get the sucker lifted out of the blown in foam and onto my workbench by myself. It’s like 60 or 70 pounds which isn’t too bad except for the fact that it’s awkwardly big and had to be lifted to an even more awkward mid-torso height. Just goes to prove that excitement does result in semi super-human strength. Be careful, those Nova’s are crazy sharp at first! And of course post some pics!
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jun 16, 2023 23:56:02 GMT -5
Congrats!
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Post by rockjunquie on Jun 17, 2023 9:26:05 GMT -5
Congratulations!! I know you are gonna have fun! That was really sweet of your wife.
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Post by Starguy on Jun 17, 2023 11:13:43 GMT -5
Congratulations rockbrain. You’re going to love it. Looking forward to photos of your setup.
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rockbrain
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Post by rockbrain on Jun 17, 2023 16:19:02 GMT -5
Thanks, I really like the design of this one. Now I just have to get rid of some more stuff in my garage! This was really fast shipping too. I ordered it late Thursday afternoon. It already shipped from Michigan and has cleared Chicago! Due to arrive on Friday.
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rockbrain
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Post by rockbrain on Jun 22, 2023 15:05:08 GMT -5
Impressed with how fast Kingsley got this out. Fedex delivered today. One day early. I'm excited to set it up!
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chris1956
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Post by chris1956 on Jun 22, 2023 16:00:40 GMT -5
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Post by jasoninsd on Jun 22, 2023 21:10:12 GMT -5
Impressed with how fast Kingsley got this out. Fedex delivered today. One day early. I'm excited to set it up!
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Post by perkins17 on Jun 23, 2023 0:05:28 GMT -5
Dang, good for you. There is little more fun than new or new-to-you equipment. I look forward to seeing what you make with it.
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rocknewb101
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Post by rocknewb101 on Jun 23, 2023 7:45:25 GMT -5
That's awesome!!! Congrats. Looking forward to seeing the set up. Glad it's coming quickly!! I just learned it could be months for the mini sonic I ordered to arrive. Ugh.
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Post by Starguy on Jun 23, 2023 8:16:52 GMT -5
That's awesome!!! Congrats. Looking forward to seeing the set up. Glad it's coming quickly!! I just learned it could be months for the mini sonic I ordered to arrive. Ugh. What a bummer.
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rocknewb101
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Post by rocknewb101 on Jun 23, 2023 9:22:35 GMT -5
That's awesome!!! Congrats. Looking forward to seeing the set up. Glad it's coming quickly!! I just learned it could be months for the mini sonic I ordered to arrive. Ugh. What a bummer. My thought too!
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rockbrain
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Post by rockbrain on Jun 24, 2023 9:15:09 GMT -5
That's awesome!!! Congrats. Looking forward to seeing the set up. Glad it's coming quickly!! I just learned it could be months for the mini sonic I ordered to arrive. Ugh. Sorry you have to wait so long. That sucks when you don't know about it until after the order. I paid a premium for my mini when I got it because I ordered it from someone that had it in stock. I've set up my new grinder temporarily as I'm redoing my garage for a lapidary area. Already done several cabs and love it. I also ordered a slab saw the other day. That one will be a bit. They said "It's in the water" meaning it's in a cargo container heading to the east coast. Once it hits the east coast it has to be loaded on a truck and it's a freight delivery to the west coast so I imagine that will be a bit. Supposed to be the July or August and freight has been flowing so smooth the last year or so!
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rocknewb101
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Post by rocknewb101 on Jun 26, 2023 6:29:00 GMT -5
That's awesome!!! Congrats. Looking forward to seeing the set up. Glad it's coming quickly!! I just learned it could be months for the mini sonic I ordered to arrive. Ugh. Sorry you have to wait so long. That sucks when you don't know about it until after the order. I paid a premium for my mini when I got it because I ordered it from someone that had it in stock. I've set up my new grinder temporarily as I'm redoing my garage for a lapidary area. Already done several cabs and love it. I also ordered a slab saw the other day. That one will be a bit. They said "It's in the water" meaning it's in a cargo container heading to the east coast. Once it hits the east coast it has to be loaded on a truck and it's a freight delivery to the west coast so I imagine that will be a bit. Supposed to be the July or August and freight has been flowing so smooth the last year or so! Thanks! Yeah, it's all good. If this hobby has taught me anything it's (better) patience ha! Hopefully your slab saw is on a speed boat 'in the water' ha ha...waiting is the hardest part.
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