Buffing Wheel Question

**gssixgun** · 10-28-2011, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by rodb

Which buffer wheels are you using? I'm about to get the HF buffer, I didn't know they existed before this thread (great price!)

I use 4 inch Spiral Sewn for Greaseless compounds, some use Sisal but I moved away from them some time ago
On Emory and SS polishing compounds I still stay on the Spiral Sewn after that for the rest of the polishing compounds I use the 4 in Loose Cotton buffs...
As you get used to the machine and your compounds you might choose other systems...

The 4 inch gets me into where I want buffing spine to edge and keeps the surface speed down...

**globaldev** · 10-30-2011, 10:31 PM

glen-

any thought about using the denim wheels in the future?

**johnmrson** · 10-30-2011, 11:50 PM

My buffer runs at 2750 rpm and I run 4" wheels. I haven't had any problems managing it to date. I used to run sisal wheels for greaseless compound but I'm in the process of switching to cotton. I find that the compound sticks to cotton a lot better and I get a better result. Also, make sure your wheels have a sturdy leather centre to stop them expanding or you'll go through them very quickly.

**gssixgun** · 10-31-2011, 01:20 AM

Originally Posted by globaldev

glen-

any thought about using the denim wheels in the future?

Link to them ?????

**globaldev** · 10-31-2011, 01:26 AM

[url=http://www.caswellplating.com/buffs/ds.html]Caswell Inc. - Denim Buffing

**gssixgun** · 10-31-2011, 01:37 AM

looks interesting has anyone tried them yet ????

**johnmrson** · 10-31-2011, 02:17 AM

I've used denim wheels. They were pretty good but the ones I got didn't have the reinforced centre hole so they didn't last long.

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