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    Smile The Official® Lumina Comparison Thread

    OK.

    Welcome to the Official® comparison thread. I figured this may be helpful without having to buy lots of glass that doesn't work so well. So kind of like a review thread with where-to-get-it information.

    SO.

    If you sell lumina wheels, write them up here.
    If you found the best (or worst) glass ever, write it up here.


    I'll start off. Bought the sample kit shown in this post. As time allows (and i get the stuff cut and drilled) will edit this post to add all of the suitable ones.



    Glass name: Bubbles
    VIDEO

    Glass name: Granite
    VIDEO

    Glass name: Crystal Ice
    VIDEO

    Glass name: Moss
    VIDEO

    Glass name: DewDrop
    VIDEO

    Glass name: Corinthian
    VIDEO

    Glass name: Flora
    VIDEO

    Glass name: Rooco
    VIDEO

    Glass name: Florentine
    VIDEO

    Glass name: ForestVue
    VIDEO

    Glass name: Ripple - I may have this one mixed up with another, will check it later.
    VIDEO


    This is DewDrop rotating on the wheel with CrystalIce stationary in front of it. I like this alot.
    VIDEO

    DZ will be adding lumia Wheels soon.
    VIDEO



    Hopefully this will be helpful to some folks.
    Last edited by mophead; 06-05-2009 at 09:02.

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    I really like granite. I'm going to definitely get a piece of that. Any tips on cutting a circle and drilling a hole?

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    Right now, I'm using a square cut 2.5x2.5" piece. I really terrible at cutting glass, may try a circle later on today.

    Drilling the hole is easy. I use a 1/4" spade type glass bit ( aval at most hardware stores-Lowes, HD, ect...) in a cordless drill. Sprinkle a few drop of water on the spot to drill then use slow speed and gentle pressure. Takes a little while, but is really simple.

    I'm going to try doing at least 5-10 more tonight.

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    Sweet! thanks! How many RPM is your motor?

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    It is a 1/2 RPM, 120VAC, gear reduction appliance timer motor salvaged free from a local appliance store junk pile. Bolted onto a strip of 1x~5x1/8" aluminium. The shaft is firmly epoxied to a 1/4-20 threaded coupler with a nylon nut to hold the glass.

    I think there is more pics in my album.
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    Mmmm, I got 6 disks in front of me... Need motor...
    Love, peace, and grease,

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    Quote Originally Posted by mophead View Post
    It is a 1/2 RPM, 120VAC, gear reduction appliance timer motor salvaged free from a local appliance store junk pile. Bolted onto a strip of 1x~5x1/8" aluminium. The shaft is firmly epoxied to a 1/4-20 threaded coupler with a nylon nut to hold the glass.

    I think there is more pics in my album.
    You know, if you could acquire a few more of those motors and share at a decent price (hint, hint ), you would probably wind up with several new BFF's...
    RR

    Metrologic HeNe 3.3mw Modulated laser, 2 Radio Shack motors, and a broken mirror.
    1979.
    Sweet.....

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    I'm pretty sure i can get/make more; as long as I can get the right motors. It does take a bit of time harvesting them from the appliances. The rest of the materials are fairly inexpensive.

    $20-25 bucks shipped USA. for complete units ready for mounting?????


    Is that fair?

    Anyone in?

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    Yep - 1 bubbles, 1 granite for me...
    RR

    Metrologic HeNe 3.3mw Modulated laser, 2 Radio Shack motors, and a broken mirror.
    1979.
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    Default Maybe I should start a Hope Chest........

    This might be something I need to add in the Hope Chest of when I build something............you can all pick yourselves up off the floor now. I would like on of each too. Thanks, Cat


    Quote Originally Posted by mophead View Post
    I'm pretty sure i can get/make more; as long as I can get the right motors. It does take a bit of time harvesting them from the appliances. The rest of the materials are fairly inexpensive.

    $20-25 bucks shipped USA. for complete units ready for mounting?????


    Is that fair?

    Anyone in?

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