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Covington Wet belt sander?

Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2015 3:25 pm
by Kathy K
A friend of mine had been given several glass power tools from someone else and she wanted them out of her shop so I purchased very inexpensively. One of the things that I ended up with is, I believe, a Covington wet belt sander. Am not finding the equivalent online so assume it is a bit older. It needs some TLC, cleanup, etc. Has a little chipping pain and a small amount of rust, however it runs well and quietly. Any idea what model and where I can buy parts....will have my better half work on refurbing it a bit, but he likes me to find the parts. It doesn't have a model number but does say Covington, as well as Nervo Distributors in Berkley, CA. Looks a bit like the Covington with the Muslin Buff Polisher but seems like it has an extra wheel.
Any info you might have would be very helpful. Picture attached.
thanks,
Kathy

Re: Covington Wet belt sander?

Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2015 3:57 pm
by Brad Walker
Contact Covington: http://covington-engineering.com/

They've made dozens of different models, some as one offs, but should have parts and advice for one and all.

Re: Covington Wet belt sander?

Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2015 9:51 pm
by Bert Weiss
You use a sponge for the water delivery on this. I buy wet belts from CR Laurence. You need an account. I am sure there are many sources for 3 x 24 carbide wet belts.

Re: Covington Wet belt sander?

Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2015 3:05 am
by Buttercup
Not trusting the sponge I rigged up a plastic container with a drip line that gravity feeds to the belt. One day I'll get lockline to make positioning of the drip line a bit more accurate. Jen

Edit: Pictures hadn't shown when I responded. Mine is a later model but I'd still be inclined to use a gravity water feed on yours. (Nice bonus outrigger!)

Re: Covington Wet belt sander?

Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2015 10:33 am
by Kathy K
Thanks for your help. I have emailed Covington and not heard back from them.
Hoping I can at least get the belt sander up and running.

Re: Covington Wet belt sander?

Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2015 12:38 pm
by Valerie Adams
I think I've got belts that would fit that! I purchased from someone else, thinking they'd fit mine but they're much too small. Message me if you're interested and I'll measure them.

Re: Covington Wet belt sander?

Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2015 12:29 pm
by Kathy K
Hi Valerie,
Sent a PM and an email. Would love to discuss your sanding belts.
thanks,
Kathy

Re: Covington Wet belt sander?

Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 1:03 am
by Valerie Adams
Finally saw your message and have sent you two PMs :oops:

Re: Covington Wet belt sander?

Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 1:18 pm
by Kathy K
Hi Valerie,
I have sent you a PM in return.
Thanks,
Kathy