Thread: Walking a W&B though the Buffers - Illustrated

Thanks slartibartfast (i'm not sure what the "name" or nickname in there is - "bart"?) - well the Dremel certainly is more versatile, right? Can you elaborate a bit, please, on how buffers work better for you? I'm also curious what sorts of buffing compounds and the like you use with the buffing wheel? And do you use the buffing wheel, like many, only after sanding, or, like Glen, also in lieu of sanding with something like the Formax abrasives? Appreciate your help.

Also, Sailor: the Dremel I ordered, in the mail, is variable speed 5000 - 35000 rpms. Hoping that will help....Even 5000 rpms seems tremendous, I mean hand sanding cant be more than 500? 700? I know its real hard to quantify/compare....

Thanks, guys.

Originally Posted by Mijbil

Also, Sailor: the Dremel I ordered, in the mail, is variable speed 5000 - 35000 rpms. Hoping that will help....Even 5000 rpms seems tremendous, I mean hand sanding cant be more than 500? 700? I know its real hard to quantify/compare....

You can't really compare hand sanding vs hi rpm tools. With hands it takes a lot more time but is safer. Dremel ain't bad, but practice with something other than razors first. And wear safety goggles. I use Dremel mostly for carving patterns on wood.

When sharpening/polishing real dull knives i use variable speed grinder with leather wheel on the same axle. Rpm is about 80-150. I wont use it with razors of course.