Description Covington 1040 Two Speed Bead Mill

1/3hp 110V, 60Hz Motor
Small Portable Size
Mounted in a Heavy Gauge Powder Coated Steel Housing
Grinds up to 20-1/2" Beads at a Time
Dual Speed model runs at 380rpm and 250rpm
Dual Speed is Not available in 220V, 50Hz
The Bead Mill makes beads from 5/16" to 3/4" in diameter. The 4-1/2" x 1/2" aluminum head has a 3/8" recessed ring in the ceiling which provides a trough for the beads to follow. Milling action is achieved by rotating the chamber while the head controls the beads location. The chamber head removes quickly for easy cleaning. This machine is best suited for producing beads from hard materials such as agate, jasper, and jade. *Please note that the Bead Mill is NOT recommended for gemstone material softer than a 5 on the Mohs Scale as this machine is very aggressive. The Two Speed Bead Mill operates at 380rpm and 250rpm. The faster speed is best suited for finishing beads after an initial grind. The slower speed reduces the abrasive action and should be used when milling softer materials such as malachite, rhodochrosite, and turquoise. These materials require light head pressure and finer abrasive grit. This unit comes complete with instructions and product guarantee. Overall size 18" L x 11" W x 12" H.
Shipping from Idaho

Lead time is 6 - 8 weeks 10/26/2023.

More Information

Price	$936.00
MPN	1040BM
Motor HP	1/3 hp
Dimensions (Inches) (LxWxH)	24” x 12” x 16”

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Do not buy!!!

Review by Cole

I have worked with agates for many years and I have about every piece of equipment you can buy to work on them. This machine is the WORST piece of equipment I have ever bought by far! If you don't like noise, giant messes, and equipment that doesn't work without you babysitting it and continuously adjusting. This machine is not for you. I'm so frustrated with this POS! I wouldn't give it to my worst enemy! I repeat Do Not Buy this!

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Customer Questions

This does not drill holes. It is just going to roughly round rocks into bead shapes. Polishing could be accomplished in a vibratory tumbler. There are videos on youtube about this product.