Covington vs. Somaca

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Jeri D
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Covington vs. Somaca

Post by Jeri D »

Ok guys, I may attempt to build my own kiln one day, but putting together a sander I find a wee bit daunting. Especially after the shock discussion. some find my life shocking enough! (Yes I really do live year round on an island with no fast food or malls. Going off island to a CVS is exciting; ahh but the beauty and peace and the opportunity to do 30 to 40 shows without leaving home)
Soooo, I have a hot glass friend who says Somaca, and many on board use Covington :?: I want my new toy now of course but still not sure what to seek out. HELP
One day my sander will come!
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Brock
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Post by Brock »

Neither! Bee Metal Sander. Brock
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Post by Jeri D »

Never heard of it Brock. Where, Why Cost. You know the drill.
BTW, It was great seeing you at WGW
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Post by Kevin Midgley »

I second Brock's opinion. Check out my posts on the Bee machine in the archives on the subject. Kevin in Tofino.
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Post by Jackie Beckman »

Bee for me too - but actually it's the one made for sale in the states, so it's not called a Bee - same equipment though. Came from CRL
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Post by Brock »

Jeri Dantzig wrote:Never heard of it Brock. Where, Why Cost. You know the drill.
BTW, It was great seeing you at WGW
Jeri
You too, Jeri. Try C.R.Laurence, nation-wide.
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Post by Tony Smith »

Jeri,

CRLaurence only sells to industry (typically the glazing industry), but as a glass artist, you shouldn't have any problem getting an account. Their local branch is in Taunton and they usually stock the Bee wet belt sander which actually comes in 3 different models. The (2) 106" floor models cost about $1500 each. I'm not sure what the 64" model costs.

97 Robert Treat Paine Drive
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Post by Ron Coleman »

This is the one, the US version of the BEE.

http://www.crlaurence.com/ProductPages/ ... 85&Origin=

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Post by Marty »

My vote is for Bee also.
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Bee for Me Too :wink:
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sander preference

Post by scooter riegelsperger »

You might try Kalamazoo. They have 6" wide X 48" wet belt. It works great for me.
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