Thread: Proper use of flapwheels

Hi all,

I'm restoring a few eBay specials (including a beautiful W&B that I can't wait to see the finished results on), and was wondering about how you use a flapwheel.

I have the 400, 240, and 120 grit flapwheels from widgetsupply, and they seem to work great; however, I'm wondering... do you use these flapwheels with a "buffing" motion... meaning that you use some pressure to push the flapwheel onto the blade, or... do you try to make contact with the blade using just the tips of the flapwheel?

Thanks!

Peter