Thread: Buffer Question

I started out with a bench grinder and still use it to compliment my Caswell buffer. To just buff the blades it goes really quick. When you get into the greaseless compounds the time required depends on your experience. Be aware that the amount of of grinding you can perform on a hollow ground razor is limited. Also, SAFETY FIRST, LAST AND ALWAYS! Very easy to get a major hurt with a buffing motor or bench grinder.

depends on the amount of pitting, but, I'd say 2-3 hours is probably a fair average estimate.

Remember, not only do you need the buffer, but, you also need 3-4 wheels of the same diameter to hold your greaseless compounds..and then you need 2 additional wheels (one for emery, one for a white rouge..as a barebone setup..)...

At $6-7 a pop, they add up...and the compounds themselves will run you $50-60...

Suggestions -- buy two wheels for 80 grit...you can use one wheel while the other wheel's greaseless compound dries...since you'll be using 80grit to do all of the pitting removal.

When you buy yourself a buffer (or cheaper bench grinder..) make sure you can remove the guards (if its a grinder) and make 100% sure it is a 1700-1800 rpm motor.... you don't want to be doing greaseless compounds on a 3400rpm buffer..if you can find a variable speed 1700-3400 that would be cool because you can do some high speed buffing work with it too..

If you don't have a respirator, you'll need one of those too...and then,..a leather apron...

Expenses add up. a $100 bench grinder ends up costing $350 after you get what you need to use it.

If your using it as Hobbyist, I'd go for the Delta adjustable speed buffer/grinder. It's great, once you take off all the safety guards, etc...I use Enkay buffing compounds, here's a pic of it with the safety guards on.
It works great if it's just for your razors, and then some....I like the fact that it adjusts from 1725 or so up 3500, so it multi tasks....

P.S. I got it at Lowes on sale no less, What a great day that was....

Originally Posted by Undream

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Remember, not only do you need the buffer, but, you also need
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If you don't have a respirator, you'll need one of those too...and then,..a leather apron...
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+1 on the safety gear.

Also dust exhaust venting.