What else would i need, please include buffer wheel and compounds, and would this buffer be proper for the job.
6" Buffer
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What else would i need, please include buffer wheel and compounds, and would this buffer be proper for the job.
6" Buffer
http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...storation.html
That buffer will work fine. Check your arbor sizes when ordering wheels.
I use fromax greaseless compound on spiral sewn 6" wheels from home depot for blade work. I also you black emery and white rouge on softer wheels for polishing blades and scales.
Here is a ton of info right here in the wiki about restoring razors, how to's and things used.
I think that buffer would be just fine. Some fellows like a buffer that runs at 1725 rpm. Myself, I use both 1750 and 3600 rpm. One thin is for sure you need to be careful no matter what speed you use. The higher the speed the faster things happen.
Personally I use 6" x 3/4" wheels doubled up.
that buffer might be too fast for a beginner.
But if you decide to go with it, you need 6 and 4" wheels
greaseless compound and buffing compounds. All can be found from Cawell. Make sure the wheels hole diameters are same as the shaft diameters of the buffer. I'd suggest to get shaft extensions too.
so can i get any loose cotton wheel and apply and greaseless compound
no it has to be sewn wheel to work wellQuote:
Originally Posted by Themagicturtle
SO should i buy multiply sewn wheels or should one to be fine.
You need multiple wheels. Depending on how many grits you want to use, you need atleast one wheel for each grit/compound.Quote:
Originally Posted by Themagicturtle
When you start restoring a pile of razors, you'll want a ton of wheels for each grit!
you can;t mix grits , you need wheels for every gritQuote:
Originally Posted by Themagicturtle
here read this
Introduction To Buffing and Polishing - Caswell Inc.
You might want to start here
http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...lustrated.html
Then have you found this thread yet ???? It really does have everything about restoration right in one spot
http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...wers-here.html
do you need a specific wheel for each grit, or can i just by many of the same wheelQuote:
Originally Posted by UPD
sorry about all these questions i just need to be sure
Also i am looking at spiral sewn cotton wheels and they are talking about different ply example 20, 40, 80, etc what does this mean
it means they are different thicknessQuote:
Originally Posted by Themagicturtle
I prefer the firmness of the spiral wheels for greaseless, but you don't have to use spiral. Ply is referring to the number of layers of cloth that are sewn together. The more layers, the wider the wheel.