CabKing machines take 1" bore wheels only, six to a machine: two electroplated hard wheels at 80 and 220 grit for shaping, and four resin wheels at 280, 600, 1,200 and 3,000 for smoothing. The CabKing 6 uses 6" x 1 1/2" wheels. The CabKing 8 uses 8" wheels. Our SuperNova soft wheels are 1" bore and mount with no bushing, and worn CabKing resin wheels can be sent to us for resurfacing. The electroplated wheels cannot be resurfaced.
What each machine ships with
| CabKing 6 (6V3) | CabKing 8 (8V1) | |
|---|---|---|
| Wheel size | 6" x 1 1/2" | 8" (width not stated) |
| Bore | 1" only | 1" only |
| Hard wheels (electroplated) | 80 and 220 grit | 80 and 220 grit |
| Soft wheels (resin) | 280, 600, 1,200, 3,000 | 280, 600, 1,200, 3,000 |
| End positions | 360 grit electroplated lap on the right, 1/4"-20 thread. Optional lap on the left, 1/2" hole, slotted bolt | 8" 360 grit electroplated lap on the left, 1/2" hole, slotted bolt. 6" canvas pad on the right, 1/4"-20 thread |
| Motor | 1/4 HP, 1,800 RPM | 3/4 HP, 1,800 RPM |
Source: CabKing product pages, FAQ and instruction manuals for the 6V3 and 8V1. An older or used machine may differ. Check yours before ordering.
The 1" bore rule
CabKing's manuals are direct about it: the machine only uses wheels with a 1" arbor hole. The end pieces on each motor shaft unscrew with the wrench supplied, and the wheels and spacers slide onto the shafts.
That rules out any wheel made with a smaller bore. It does not rule out other makes. CabKing's own FAQ says wheels from other brands fit as long as they have a 1" arbor hole. Our SuperNova wheels are 1" bore. The bushings in the box are for other machines; keep them if you ever change. For how bore and bushings work, see Arbor and bore sizes.
Replacing each position
Positions 1 and 2, hard wheels. These are electroplated on the CabKing. None can be resurfaced.
| Wheel | CabKing 6 | CabKing 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Our nickel bond hard wheel | 6" x 1 1/2" in 80, 100, 180, 220, 360, 600 grit | 8" x 1 1/2" or 2", 36 to 600 grit, plastic or steel hub |
| Our sintered wheel | 6" x 1 1/2", 1" bore, 30 to 600 grit | 8" x 1 1/2", 1" bore, 30 to 600 grit |
Both our hard wheels are 1" bore, which is what the CabKing takes. To match the stock set, order the nickel bond wheel in 80 and 220. Our nickel bond wheels are electroplated, the same construction CabKing uses in these positions. See bond types.
Our nickel bond hard wheel. For positions 1 and 2.
Positions 3 to 6, resin wheels. Resurfaceable, any brand.
| Wheel | CabKing 6 | CabKing 8 |
|---|---|---|
| SuperNova, made in our Orange, CA warehouse | 6" x 1 1/2" in 280, 600, 1,200, 3,000 and 12 other grits | 8" x 2" in the same grits |
On mixing brands. We have no objection to running SuperNova next to CabKing's resin wheels, and you can replace one wheel at a time. CabKing's own FAQ and manuals advise against mixing brands of resin wheels within a set. If you would rather follow CabKing's advice, replace the four resin wheels as a set.
SuperNova soft wheel. For positions 3 to 6.
The end positions
The CabKing uses two kinds of end mount: a 1/4"-20 threaded mount on the right side of both machines (the 6 carries the 360 lap there, the 8 carries a 6" canvas pad), and a 1/2" hole held by a slotted bolt on the left side (the 8 carries its 8" 360 lap there, the 6 takes an optional lap). Our SuperNova disc has a 1/4"-20 screw back, 5.5" across, in 280 to 50,000 grit. That is the same thread as the CabKing's right-side mount.
Resurfacing worn CabKing wheels
When one of the four resin wheels wears smooth, send it to us instead of replacing it. Ship the wheel only, without bushings. It comes back in about a week.
| Wheel | Resurface | New SuperNova |
|---|---|---|
| CabKing 6, 6" | $39.95 | $79.95 |
| CabKing 8, 8" | $49.95 | $99.95 |
Prices from the live store, 2026-09-29. Any brand of soft resin wheel, including CabKing's own.
A worn soft wheel. This is what we resurface.
Change the grit while it is here. A worn 3,000 can come back as a 14,000 or 50,000, at no extra charge. See changing grit when you resurface.
What we do not take: the electroplated 80 and 220 wheels, or any other hard wheel, and any soft wheel worn through to the core. If you are not sure, call 714-771-7007 before you ship. See when a wheel is scrap.
Going past 3,000
The stock CabKing set stops at 3,000 on the wheels. SuperNova also comes in 8,000, 14,000, 50,000, 100,000 and 200,000, plus cerium, chrome and tin. On a six-wheel machine, adding one means giving up a position or keeping a second set to swap in.
Mounting notes
Remove the end pieces with the wrench CabKing supplies. The 6V3 manual says to turn them clockwise to remove and counter-clockwise to tighten. Slide the wheels and spacers on in the order you want to use them. Tighten the end piece against the stack. If it bottoms out before the stack is tight, add spacer rather than torque.
Questions we get
Will your 6" wheels fit my CabKing 6?
Yes. SuperNova 6" x 1 1/2" wheels have a 1" bore, which is what CabKing requires. No bushing.
Will your 8" wheels fit my CabKing 8?
The bore matches: 1". SuperNova 8" wheels are 2" wide. CabKing does not publish the width of its 8" wheels, so check your stack length before ordering a full set.
Can I resurface the 80 and 220 wheels?
No. They are electroplated hard wheels. Resurfacing is for soft resin wheels only.
Can you resurface CabKing's own resin wheels?
Yes. We resurface soft resin wheels from any maker.
Does CabKing say I can use other brands?
Its FAQ says other brands fit if they have a 1" arbor hole, and advises against mixing brands of resin wheels within a set. We are fine with mixing; it is your call.
Related: Arbor and bore sizes, Grit progression for cabbing, When a wheel can be resurfaced.