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Covington vs. Somaca
Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2003 12:26 pm
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!
Jeri
Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2003 12:29 pm
by Brock
Neither! Bee Metal Sander. Brock
Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2003 12:37 pm
by Jeri D
Never heard of it Brock. Where, Why Cost. You know the drill.
BTW, It was great seeing you at WGW
Jeri
Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2003 1:00 pm
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.
Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2003 1:07 pm
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
Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2003 2:53 pm
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.
Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2003 3:38 pm
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
Taunton, MA 02780-1267
Phone: (508) 880-5600
Fax: (508) 880-5775
Tony
Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2003 3:46 pm
by Ron Coleman
Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2003 8:06 pm
by Marty
My vote is for Bee also.
Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2003 9:29 am
by Phil Hoppes
Bee for Me Too
sander preference
Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2003 11:58 am
by scooter riegelsperger
You might try Kalamazoo. They have 6" wide X 48" wet belt. It works great for me.