Thread: A good buffer

Originally Posted by gssixgun

+1 Baldor is by far the best...

+1 and +1

3 of the 4 I use daily are Baldors.

Have fun,

Lynn

Baldor 1/4 HP
is this ok power or too low?

I just got a buffer to replace my not quite adequate lathe buffer arrangement. Aside from the cost of a buffer, I struggled to find an economical but solid buffer pedestal. I didn't want to mount it on a bench but all the the pedestals either looked too flimsy or too expensive. Before making my own, I ended up buying a decent and stable bench grinder pedestal at Sears and it seems to be just fine. It's 9.5" square on top and 18" square on the bottom. In my opinion, it's a pretty good set up at a good price.

Originally Posted by hi_bud_gl

Baldor 1/4 HP
is this ok power or too low?

I find it enough

I use the Baldor 114, which is the 1/4 HP at 1700 RPM. I chose it mostly because of the speed - it's great with a 4 or 6 inch for greaseless, a 6 inch for the transition stages, and an 8 for the final polishing. Changing the wheels lets me get to the right surface speed for both the pace I want to work at and also the heat management. To top it off, it's an extremely reliable buffer which runs quietly, and it won't break the bank either.

I have never found the power to be a problem - I never get any slowing of the wheels, be it loading up with compounds or running the 8 inch wheels. And I know if the wheel does grab something, it won't rip my arm off.

Sham,

I have an extra Buffer Stand that you can have it you want it. I will bring it up to you or if you come down, you can take it back with you.

1/4 hp is a good buffer like the one Dylan has. You should be able to do what you want with it and you can always get a 3/4 hp next time.........

Have fun,

Lynn