Thread: Mini polisher setup for the apartment dwellers (with pics)

The more threads a buff has the stiffer it is. Basically the stiffer the buff the more it does for the compound. Also the less it distorts. So when you apply pressure to a loose buff it will flatten against the surface. A larger soft wheel will then cover the blade and go over the spine for example. This will soften edges with grease less (NOT GOOD). I use double threaded cotton with grease less 4" and 3 " dia. Denim is the same but stiffer. Sisal would be extreme with grease less I would think. I use the sisal with black polishing compound to bridge the gap between 400 grease less and polishing compounds. For awhile I had a hard time getting the scratches from grease less out with polishing compounds. I hope you kind of get what I am saying here. There are grits which give you scratches. The wheels apply those scratches according to how soft/hard they are. So many variables to choose from. If you have a limited amount of spindles those tapered ones are the thing to use. **You can also find straight 1/2" dia. spindles for those kind of wheels to replace the tapered ones.** You have to split up the type of wheels and grits you use to get the job done for the amount of buffs you can use. *ouch that's a lot of thinking* :<0) The felt buffs are the best but triple your cost. They are soft surface yet hold their shape under pressure. Hope I didn't confuse things more.

thanks for your answers guys, and no 10pups you didn't confuse ..
I was thinking of gettig the 1/2" spindle for the wheels i have already, just wasn't sure about the right one to order (I'm never sure with the imperial system )
sofar I bought just polishing compounds, with black polishing compound being the coarsest (I use it on sisal wheel), but will have to get some greasless compound as well, since polishing compounds couldn't do all the job so I used Dremel "buffing wheel (120-320) and cleaned before going to the polishing compounds..

how many greaseless compounds would you advise one should get as a starting kit kind of scene (I'm thinking like 2 might do the work with some effort)?

Nice setup.

hey guys...

i'm deciding about which 4 inch leather center reinorced (samll hole) buffing wheels should I buy for my little setup from this thread... I was thinking of buying a few allroundrs that I could use either with polishing compounds or "greasless (sth like this BRUSH ON COMPOUND 150 GRIT) ...

the problem I have is I can't seem to find an online shope (US) to order them from (not to mention which)... could anyone of you buffing gurus be a nice guy and give me hint or a link I could use please?

I was thinking of ordering from here -> www.caswellplating.com/buffing-polishing ? hwich ones would you recommend (4 inch size)

Originally Posted by miha

hey guys...

i'm deciding about which 4 inch leather center reinorced (samll hole) buffing wheels should I buy for my little setup from this thread... I was thinking of buying a few allroundrs that I could use either with polishing compounds or "greasless (sth like this BRUSH ON COMPOUND 150 GRIT) ...

the problem I have is I can't seem to find an online shope (US) to order them from (not to mention which)... could anyone of you buffing gurus be a nice guy and give me hint or a link I could use please?

I was thinking of ordering from here -> www.caswellplating.com/buffing-polishing ? hwich ones would you recommend (4 inch size)

I just put an order with ottofrei.com. They sell jewllers supplies and have a pretty good selection of pinhole buffs. Heres a link for a good all around buff.
Regular Muslin Buff | OttoFrei.com
I mostly use 4" but I just ordered some 2" buffs to use with greaseless on hollow grounds.

hey BeJay, thanks for your answer... I ended up buying some 4" buffing wheels from amazon (5" fit as well), "greaseless" compound from knife and gun, and some polishing compounds from ebay,.. it all works great on my little polisher

Miha - try this link to the Polishing Shop - it includes a full description of the type of mop that is recommended for each polishing compound.

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