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The new (thinner) ones have a green trimming, while the older (thicker) ones are trimmed in black. You can then use these to trim up the covers, make them fit the machine better, and keep them from dragging on the floor. I had two of these covers and decided to buy a third. The surrounding wood makes them a lot easier to remove and the magnetic force is distributed to a larger area, which should keep the magnets from damaging the cover.The sewn-in magnets just don't hold at all. The magnet design has changed as well, but is still pretty much worthless. Use epoxy to hold the magnets in place. I'd give these four stars normally (minus one for useless magnets), but the change to thinner material (while keeping the price pretty high) brings them down to three stars.
Same exact model, but the new one is made of a noticeably thinner material. The thinner one still does the job, but I wonder how long it will last. this is a huge improvement that's inexpensive and not difficult to do. I don't think I'll be buying another, at least not without seeing it first.Incidentally, one nice way to side-step the weak magnets is to buy a set of small neodymium magnets (I used 1/4x1/4x1/2 from eBay) and inset them into some scraps of wood (I used 1"x 1.5"x 1/4" walnut).
I bought some hem tape from a craft store to repair the removal slits. I bought several of medium, large and jumbo sizes. The slightest breeze sends all the covers flying. I do not sew. I bought some relatively cheap.5" neodymium magnets to replace the worthless things that are stitched into the covers.
I have listed a few things to think about. And the #3 reason, to keep the peering eyes of pedestrians and vehicular traffic (my garage is near the street and sidewalk) from seeing all the expensive toys when the overhead door is open. If the heat is off or down low, the average temperature is 40 degrees. Make sure the size (dimensions) is correct for your needs.
The first two reasons are worth the cost of the 8 covers I own. You will want to have the cover drape over the object being protected, not just covering the tops.My woodshop is located in the garage. #1 reason, to keep the cast iron tables from rusting. If I open the overhead door on a nice warm, MOIST day, the cold machine tops act like water magnets. The HTC covers really do prevent this all from happening I use these covers for all my woodshop equipment for three reasons. I have been purchasing and using faithfully, the HTC covers for a few years now and swear by them.
You may think that a "medium" cover may work for you when if fact a large or jumbo would have fit better. The shop is well insulated and will hold that temperature even as the outside air is much warmer. #2 reason, to keep dust, which collects and holds moisture (like mulch in your garden) off my idle equipment. It's like taking a shower and having the cold bathroom mirror steam up, only on metal surfaces the moisture is absorbed into the pores where the oxidation or rust starts its nasty process. Be careful before you order these covers. That's where the problem starts.
The third reason is just for my peace of mind. In a day or two a slight film of rust will form.
This is a great product to protect costly equipment from the detritus created in the shop. I particularly like the weight of the cover, which prevents slippage.
After a couple of weeks in my garage shop, in the South Carolin summer, my covered tools seem to be doing just fine - no collected moisture and no rust. The material seems of very high quality and I'd expect it to perform well overtime. They aren't particularly effective at holding the cover neatly in place. I'd just as soon have grommet holes for bungee cords than the magnets. I have a couple of these HTC machine covers. The construction is solid. Overall, though I'm satisfied with my purchase. This size cover works fair on my Jet bandsaw, the length is ok but the width results in open sides.
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