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Equipment Boards => Lane #1 => Topic started by: AK47 on March 22, 2008, 08:47:54 AM

Title: ball spinner
Post by: AK47 on March 22, 2008, 08:47:54 AM

can anyone tell where can i get the best deal for a ball spinner? And is it necessary to have the kind with 2 speeds? thanks.
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Title: Re: ball spinner
Post by: joebokie on March 22, 2008, 05:06:32 PM

I have had my Vertex 1/2 HP spinner about a month. It is perfect for a personal model. It sands and polishes well. Buddies Pro Shop at 229.95 shipped is the best I could find. It comes with great instructions. You will be changing the surface of your arsenal right away.

Title: Re: ball spinner
Post by: novawagonmaster on March 22, 2008, 05:18:38 PM

I second the above.
Mine works great.
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Title: Re: ball spinner
Post by: AK47 on March 22, 2008, 05:41:08 PM

thanks guys, anyone out there who uses donkee brand?
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Title: Re: ball spinner
Post by: shelley on March 22, 2008, 05:52:25 PM

1/2HP Vertex from Buddies for $230 shipped is about the best deal going right now.  Not many show up used, so it's tough to save money on a used one.  For personal use, it's a fine machine, you don't need two speeds.

SH

Title: Re: ball spinner
Post by: TTforshort on March 22, 2008, 06:05:28 PM

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thanks guys, anyone out there who uses donkee brand?
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SHHHH, you might wake Brandon. Take the advise you have been given, the Vertex is one of the best personal spinners available.

TT
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Title: Re: ball spinner
Post by: Steven on March 22, 2008, 07:42:21 PM

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thanks guys, anyone out there who uses donkee brand?
 

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Yea, I use the Donkee 3/4 HP, 2-speed model. I've had it for about 4 years. Despite all the abuse Donkee spinners take on these boards, I like mine. I have it secure on my workbench, and the minimal viration has not been an issue.

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1/2HP Vertex from Buddies for $230 shipped is about the best deal going right now. Not many show up used, so it's tough to save money on a used one. For personal use, it's a fine machine, you don't need two speeds.

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The Vertex spinners have a very good reputation, but whatever you get, make sure it's a 2-speed model. The higher speed is really a benefit when burning in polish and for generating heat during regular cleaning. If you settle for a 1-speed, you're short changing your purchase.
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Title: Re: ball spinner
Post by: novawagonmaster on March 23, 2008, 09:18:27 AM

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The Vertex spinners have a very good reputation, but whatever you get, make sure it's a 2-speed model. The higher speed is really a benefit when burning in polish and for generating heat during regular cleaning. If you settle for a 1-speed, you're short changing your purchase.
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"Sometimes, the best move is the one we don't make"

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I have the single speed 1/2hp Vertex, and I can get the ball/polish hot enough where it burns my hands. I don't think you need more heat than that.
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Jon (in Ohio)
aka: Rico Swerve~

Title: Re: ball spinner
Post by: Brickguy221 on March 23, 2008, 11:44:01 AM

I've had my 1/2 HP Vertex for 5 years and have had no problems with it. You don't have to bolt the Vertex down as it won't jump off the bench, table, etc. like a Donkey does unless you bolt the Donkey down as Steven mentioned.
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Title: Re: ball spinner
Post by: Steven on March 23, 2008, 11:49:46 AM

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I have the single speed 1/2hp Vertex, and I can get the ball/polish hot enough where it burns my hands. I don't think you need more heat than that.
 

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Of course you can get by with one speed. At the shop, I'll occationally use the 1-speed for convenience and it works fine. But if you think about it, the optimal speed for sanding is less than the optimal for polishing/cleaning. So for your primary spinner, why compromise and settle for less?

I used to haul lumber in my Toyota Tercel, but it was a whole lot more efficient (and less painful) when I got a truck.
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"Sometimes, the best move is the one we don't make"

Edited on 3/23/2008 12:00 PM

Title: Re: ball spinner
Post by: AK47 on March 23, 2008, 02:36:53 PM

thanks guys i appreciate the advice.
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AK47 (Mississippi)
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Title: Re: ball spinner
Post by: Sir Bowl-A-Lot on March 24, 2008, 09:30:14 PM

Innovative offers the best spinners hands-down.

Title: Re: ball spinner
Post by: BeansProShop on March 24, 2008, 09:49:25 PM

If you want to spend the cash...

The Innovative 2-Speed is a commercial grade spinner.  $550+shipping I think.

I have mine in a moderate traffic shop for 10 years and I had to replace the rubber ring on the bowl once...

Worth the money..

beans
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