Re: [ST] Wheel balancer

["Al Garvin" <agarvin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hey Scott,
    Handy industries had a coats type tire changer and balancer at the San
Mateo Cycle show this year. I think it is pretty pricey though. It had their
name on it. I have one of their
cycle "Airlift tables" and it's one of the best tools in my shop.
http://www.handyindustries.com
Al
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From: "Scott" <98-VFR800@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2002 11:44 PM
Subject: [ST] Wheel balancer


> Howdy,
>
> While thumbing through a Northern Tool & Equipment fantasy
> catalog, I came across a wheel balancer. It is the type where you lay
> the wheel down horizontally and it has a bullseye level. I have seen
> these with a bubble level glass, similar to what you'd see on some
> camera tripods. Is the term "bullseye" referring to this type of level?
> The balancer sells for $59.99 and looks quite nice. Anyone have one of
> these? Comments?
> The guys at the Deal's Gap shop use a Coats Bubble balancer
> when they install wheels. It is a lot faster than putting the wheel on
> a rod and spinning the tire. I know some people have no problem with
> that type of balancer, but I just can't seem to get the hang of it and
> it takes me forever. I also saw a Coats dynamic balancer for a cool 3
> grand. I don't think I could get my wife to believe any justification
> or rationalizations I could come up with for that one ;-) Of course,
> I'd never spend that kind of cash for a balancer hehe.
>
> Adios,
>
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