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Yet... another CBN question...

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Manny Yabar

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Hello friends,
I have been searching in the forums on recomendations on where to buy CBN wheels.... any place you can recommend.. a brand name you can suggest? Amazon has a bunch , could you share a link?
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D-Way.

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I second D-Way. I replaced a 12-year old CBN wheel that was manufactured in Austria. No longer available here. I went with a Rikon 8" CBN 180 grit (same grit as previous wheel). After only 6 months, I see a definite difference in the material in the center of the wheel - which gets the most use - compared to the outer edges. I put a straight edge perpendicular to the wheel, and there is a 'divot' in the center. If this wheel lasts me to the end of the year, I would be surprised.

Now, given that I do this full time, and likely turn more than many on this forum, I still expected a longer life from this wheel. I'm not turning every single day, because I spend a lot of time on my surface embellishments. I average 2-3 days turning out of every 7. I will be getting a D-Way.
 
D-Way Tools- I have the 120 Grit, I believe which replaced the 80 Grit they used to sell. Absolutely can't go wrong.
I believe these are made in Ukraine.
 

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I have mostly D Way. I do have one from Woodturner's Wonders, a 1000 grit from when Ken Rizza used to own the business. Everybody is now selling CBN wheels. I don't know if there are any huge differences between them or not. I think Cindy Drozda used to sell the ones that were made in Austria, but not sure if she still does. For one wheel, get a 180 grit. For a second wheel, get a 600 grit.

robo hippy
 
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