Quote Originally Posted by cudarunner View Post
Thanks Glen,

I’m fully aware that for razors, I don’t want, need, crave or desire the 1HP, I’m thinking more of versatility and longevity as I’d like to use it for other polishing purposes such as on automotive stainless steel trim or other larger, heavier items down the road.

My main thought is the lower speed would add versatility! While it’s apples vs oranges, I was once told by a motorcycle mechanic that if you replaced the drive sprocket with one that had one less tooth (15 reduced to 14) would give the same general reduction at the rear wheel as if the rear wheel sprocket had been Increased by 10 teeth (30 increased to 40).

One of the advantages that I’ve found with the simple set up I currently use is that I’m able to keep the speeds very slow and this allows more control.

Anyway I’m just testing the waters as you well know I have patience!!
You have the right idea,versatility,buy the biggest,baddest machine tools you have room for and can afford and never look back.
Buy the best,will last your entire life.