Thread: Buffing wheels

I am considering a buffer for doing some restores. There are different speed models out there. pressume that slower is mostly better, which brings mr to the big question. Is there an optimum feet per minute speed for the buffer wheels to turn at. Too fast will produce heat too fast and too slow will not be effective in removing and polishing. What is the sweet spot of wheel diameter and shaft speed, AKA feet per minute.

Slow with a lot of pressure will heat fast also. Just throwing that in to confuse you even more. Then there are loose wheels and tight. I think what ever you get you will learn to use to your advantage. Go inexpensive unless you plan to polish for a living. That's my 2 cents.

the one I'm looking at is a mid line machine. 1100 rpm, and 3/4 horse. part of my thought train was if I got a machine that turns fairly slow I could run larger diameter wheels that would hold more grit. I'm trying to figure out what size wheels go with that rpm, hence the question. I'm sure that at low rpm I can use it to polish finish on wood as well. I make small boxes for entertainment so it could do more than razors. The biggest reason for wanting a buffer is because I'd like to get a nicer polish on my restores. Polishing by hand I haven't gotten to where I want it yet.

I ran into this not to long ago. Is where I got my 2 cents.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...ble-speed.html

thanks for that. that is pretty much what I was looking for.

You can also go up or down in wheel size to get the desired surface speed. I have a 3450 rpm buffer that I use 3 and 4 inch wheels on. Keep a cup of ice water close by to cool the blade. I still prefer hand sanding, but use the buffer to get that extra bit of shine. Have fun.

Keep in mind that large, tough wheels may not be able to reach the surface of a hollow ground razor. I found that out after I ordered mine. I believe Glen uses soft wheels only, of several different sizes.