Hey guys, i was wondering if there is a quick and easy way to add weight to the cimex without having to buy the weight set...Reason I ask is that I tried the Cimex on a tile job a couple of weeks ago, and the brushes didnt dig in to the grout lines that well(They were fairly deep)...When I pushed down on the motor cover you can hear and feel the brushes digging in. I didnt like the idea of pushing down on the plastic cover! Just looking for a temporary solution...I REALLY want to get into stone restoration; once I get some training I want to outfit the cimex properly...

Thanks!!

Joe

Joe-

In the past with my rotary, I've used a scuba belt with weights strapped around the motor. Very secure and easy to put on/remove. A 'regular' belt with the old lead weights should be very inexpensive. OR....you could get the colored rubber weights to match the blue/yellow! Very cool...I can see Derek going to the scuba shop as we speak...

Kevin Kluth
Pinnacle Cleaning
www.dryinonehour.com
www.fullerdirect.com/0704120

thats a neat idea... scuba weights are inexpensive around here... just don't leat the yunggins chew on the lead bars

Here's what I recommend, and a lot of guys have done this successfully.

Build a shelf extending from the fork of the machine and up over the top of the motor.

~ Get a piece of 2"x6" wood. (About a 3 foot lengths is all you'll need)

~ Form a simple bracket to attach the wood to the fork of the Cimex. (Just about any metal strap or bracket can be adapted for this task)

~ Extend a piece of wood upward from each fork. Then build a shelf across the top of the 2 uprights.

~ Now add 40-50 pounds of weight to the top of the shelf. Voila!


It's a simple way to add weight. It's not as pretty as the pricey weight set from Cimex. But then again it's not as pricey either.





Rick Gelinas
encapman

Thanks again, Rick!! As always, I appreciate your help...

Joe