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We are proud to announce the addition of Covington Engineering's well-built equipment to our product line.

Model 250TUM COVINGTON DELUXE TUMBLER
Ideal for Tumbling Gold and Silver Castings250

Deluxe Tumbler Features:

  • 3-way tumbling action
  • Solid polyvinyl barrel
  • Cast aluminum chassis
  • Dupont nylon bearings
  • Fan cooled, 110v, 60hz motor

In the first action, the stones (or castings) tumble in the bottom corner of the barrel and criss-cross from side to side. In the second action, the hexagon barrel shape forces the stones to abrade and change position within the mass six times per revolution. In the third action, the slanted back of the barrel moves a portion of the stones gently up and down while rotating. This 3-way action is a Covington® exclusive. Unit comes complete with belt guard, instructions and guarantee. Size 21"L x 9"W x 12"H.

COV-250TUM - $319.00 ($375.00 list price) Shipping weight 22.0 lbs. BUY NOW

ROLL-N-TUMBLE GEM TUMBLERS
A truly Quiet Tumbler Without Irritating Noise

rollnRotating Tumbler Features:

  • Solid polyvinyl barrel
  • Cast aluminum chassis
  • Steel support shafts
  • Dupont nylon bearings
  • Fan cooled, 100V, 60HZ motor

Spiral riffles inside barrel move the load from side to side while the barrel is in motion. Proper rotary speed is preset to insure maximum abrasive or polishing action. Barrels are easily removed for inspection or cleaning. Units come complete with belt guard, instructions and guarantee. 

COV-251TUM - Single Gallon Tumbler - $236 ($278 list price) Shipping weight 21.0 lbs. BUY NOW
COV-252TUM - Double Gallon Tumbler - $265 ($312 list price) Shipping weight 32.0 lbs. BUY NOW
COV-253TUM - Triple Gallon Tumbler - $307 ($361 list price) Shipping weight 43.0 lbs. BUY NOW
COV-254TUM - Single 1/2 Gallon Tumbler - $208 ($245 list price) Shipping weight 17.0 lbs. BUY NOW
COV-255TUM - Double 1/2 Gallon Tumbler - $250 ($294 list price) Shipping weight 26.0 lbs. BUY NOW
COV-256TUM - Triple 1/2 Gallon Tumbler - $303 ($356 list price) Shipping weight 32.0 lbs.
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EXTRA BARRELS
COV-254BAR - 1/2 Gallon Barrel -
$45 Shipping weight 8 lbs. BUY NOW
COV-251BAR - 1 Gallon Barrel -
$56 Shipping weight 9 lbs.
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40 POUND PRODUCTION TUMBLER
Commercial Size for Extended Heavy Use

268Rotating Tumbler Features:

  • Forty pound capacity
  • Heavy hexagonal barrel with rubber liner
  • Steel chassis and support shafts
  • Heavy duty ball bearings, neoprene sealed
  • 1/3 HP, 110V, 60HZ heavy duty motor

Barrel turns on rubber covered roller shafts. A quiet running tumbler. Unit comes with belt guard, instructions and guarantee. Chassis size 22"L x 22"W x 14"H. Shipping weight 70 lbs. Barrel size 16"L x 14"W x 14"H.

COV-268TUM-40 lb. Tumbler - $590 (list price $695) Shipping weight 100 lbs. BUY NOW
NOTE: THIS ITEM IS SHIPPED IN TWO BOXES. CUSTOMERS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF ACTUAL SHIPPING CHARGE BEFORE ORDER IS PROCESSED.
COV-BAR268 - 40 lb. Barrel Complete - $329 (list price $365) Shipping weight 30.0 lbs. BUY NOW
COV-TBL268 - 40 lb. Barrel Liner - $140 Shipping weight 25 lbs. BUY NOW
COV-BHG268 - 40 lb. Barrel Head Gasket - $25 Shipping weight 2 lb. BUY NOW

MANUAL GEM DRILL
For Medium to Soft Gemstone Material or Glass

605Manual Gem Drill Features:

  • High speed motor and foot operated speed control
  • Lever operated with 3/4" stroke
  • Bracket and motor can be quickly adjusted for height or removed and mounted horizontally to convert unit into a buffer or carver

A versatile, light duty drill that can do fast, accurate drilling. Unit is powered by a 1/15 HP, 5000 RPM motor. Comes with 1/4" Jacob chuck and key, water pan, instructions and guarantee. Size 7"L x 4"W x 14"H.

COV-605MGD - Manual Gem Drill - $208.00 Shipping weight 12 lb. BUY NOW
COV-TSB607 - Optional Buffing Kit (1/4" tapered spindle and 2 ea. 3" Muslin Buffs) - $15.00 Shipping weight 2 lbs. BUY NOW

LARGE SPHERE MAKER
381LSM

  • Dual 1/3 hp. 110v motors.
  • Automatic Grit application with slurry bowl.
  • Spring loaded cutting heads.
  • Cutting angle adjustment.
  • Shielded arbor shafts and bearings.
  • Large metal cabinet with shelf.
  • Makes beautiful spheres from 1 1/4" to 9" in size.

The downward slanted cutter cups and shafts run the sphere in a bath of grit. This eliminates the need to  constantly dab grit on with a brush. It also causes the grit slurry to run away from the bearing. The angle of the cutting cups can be increased as the rough corners of the sphere grind off. Both heads are spring loaded, so continuous adjustment is unnecessary. Unit comes complete with the above features, 2 polishing buffs, 2 grit pans, instructions, guarantee, and choice of one pair of  cutter cups. Please state cup size when ordering.

COV-381LSM - 2 Head Sphere Maker - $1488 (list price $1750) Shipping weight 200 lbs. BUY NOW
NOTE: Call or e-mail for freight quote. Allow 2-3 weeks.

THREE HEADED SPHERE MACHINE
383TSM

  • Three 1/6 Hp, heavy duty gear motors, Available in 110v 60hz or 220v 50hz.
  • 156 Rpm with 60 in-lbs torque, 220v 50hz model 130 Rpm.
  • Each motor is independently mounted on swivel base.
  • Stands 36" high with water tower and grit feed.
  • Large spin handles for quick adjustments.
  • Heavy steel frame and guides for years of use.
  • Easy to use for beginners and experts alike.
  • Makes beautiful spheres from 2 1/2" to 10" in size.

The water supply and grit dispenser are mounted so the sphere can run constantly with a fresh supply of grit and water.  All three heads are spring loaded and work independently from one another and can be quickly adjusted  with large spin handles.  Unit comes complete with all the above features, 1 grit catch pan,  instructions, guarantee, and choice of one set of  cutter cups.  Please state cup size when ordering.

COV-383TSM - Three Headed Sphere Machine - $2274 (list price $2675) Shipping Weight 255 lbs. BUY NOW
NOTE: Call or e-mail for Freight quote. Allow 2-3 weeks.
COV-383TSM - Set Of Three Shaft Adapters (converts 1" machine thread to 3/4" pipe thread) - $50.00 Shipping weight 2 lbs. BUY NOW

COMBINATION SLAB SAW
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Portable Combination Slab and Trim Saws Feature:

  • Light enough to be easily moved
  • Easily converts from slab to trim saw with drop-in trim table
  • Sawmill type carriage glides on steel ways
  • Rigid grip vise: Steel jaw tongue contacts full length of vise, holding jaw square so it can't bind
  • 4" Cross feed adjusts 1/16" per turn for uniform slabbing
  • Weight feed action for slabbing utilizes scales, cord and weight. Fastened to vise table.
  • Choose the vise or blade you want.


COV-1132CS - 12" Combination Saw
With Wt. Feed $1275.00,(list price- $1500) BUY NOW
Power Feed $1432 (list price $1685) , BUY NOW
Comp. w/ Leg Stand $1632 (list price $1920) Shipping weight 200.00 lbs. BUY NOW

COV-1152CS - 14" Combination Saw
With Wt. Feed $1369 (list price $1610), BUY NOW
Power feed $1526 (list price $1795), BUY NOW
Complete w/ Leg Stand $1632 (list price $1920) Shipping weight 205.00 lbs. BUY NOW

COV-1172CS - 16" Combination Saw
With Wt. Feed $1462 (list price $1720) , BUY NOW            
Power Feed $1619 (list price $1905) , BUY NOW
Complete w/ Leg Stand $1726 (list price $2030) Shipping weight 210.00 lbs. BUY NOW
NOTE: Call or e-mail for freight quote. Allow 2 - 3 weeks.

16" AUTOMATIC VIBRATING LAP
Takes all the work out of lapping. Just load, start & walk away

396viblap

The vibrating lap is designed to abrade and polish automatically. The inertia of the heavy rock slab holds it relatively still while the lap pan vibrates underneath. This action replaces the circular rotation used by conventional lapping machines.

Our new design and grooved plate gives you faster cutting. Bumper ring prevents gemstone damage. Pad insert enables work piece to be polished in the same pan. One thumb screw releases pan for easy cleaning.

Comes complete with 110V, 60 HZ motor, polish pad, bumper ring, instructions and guarantee.

COV-396AVL - 16" Vibrating Lap - $404 (list price $475) Shipping weight 35 lbs. BUY NOW
COV-396ELP - 16" Extra Lap Pan - $122 Shipping weight 8 lbs. BUY NOW

COV-396EPP- Extra 16" Polish Pad $10 1lb. shipping weight. BUY NOW

To view the complete line of products from Covington Products, visit covington-engineering.com then contact us for your JS Gems discount price.

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JS Gems
35275 Condor Road
Newberry Springs, Ca. 92365
 
Call Us at 760.257.3843 or 909.519.1545 (cell)
Lapidary sales/ price quotes - johnwease@jsgemslapidary.com
Jewelry sales/custom orders- susanawease@jsgemslapidary.com

Alternate E-mail - jsgems@dslextreme.com