Thread: Need a Buffing Machine Recommendation Please

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

If you have dedicated wheels for each grit (optimal I feel and just JMO)Spray the wheel with WD 40 (lightly)Apply the compound,over a little time it will become impregnated.messy at first but works for me.

I don't think I'll be trying this, but for anyone who might be interested, are you talking about greaseless compounds, or polishes, or both?

greaseless,trick learned at the Colorado school of gunsmithing,But you have to use dedicated wheels for each grit.

I'll have to try that, since I have multiple dedicated wheels for each grit (multiple sizes of multiple types).

what about if you only used the grinder on the blade after it came back from heat treat . meaning. I make my own razor blank. grind out bevel on a different machine. and use this one after heat treat ? possible ?

40 at harborfreight

Cool. Simple affordable answer. Thanks

Yes... They also have a cheap small belt sander for 40$... And a mini buffer... Its really neat! I dont thing it would work for razors... I thing its for jewelry... I think the wheels are 3 in

Originally Posted by diyguy

Thanks for the reply. I'd prefer not to buy a new machine if I don't have to - and use the saved money for other RAD stuff. :-) I put a brand new 4" cotton wheel (Ryobi) on the machine (also Ryobi). I had to cut the center of the wheel bigger to fit over the 5/8 arbor, but otherwise I am using a brand new wheel. I used a loose wheel, because I don't have sewn wheels in the 4" size. I then brought the machine up to full speed. I then bring the greaseless compound (Eastwood) to the wheel. Light pressure, hard pressure --- doesn't seem to matter. The compond gets thrown around my garage more then it sticks to the wheel. Makes a giant mess before I can even get started. Would a sewn wheel work better? Is cotton the right material? Do I need to treat the wheel somehow before application? Further thoughts?

Had the same problem,couldn't get it to stick to the wheel atall even with the glue. Finally cut a lump off the stick, sealed it in small plastic bag and placed it for a short time in a bowl of hot water. This softened it up and I applied it to the wheel with a spatula. Works brilliantly, and very easy to reapply using the same method.
I realize that this is an old thread but it might help someone !