Not being mechanical or handy at all I spent a LOT of time and money trying to convert a bench grinder to a buffer. It's interesting to have a cast iron tool running at 3450 RPM try to jump off the bench into your lap. I have since broken down and ordered a real buffer from Caswell; who by the way has kits for razor makers. When you are the clutz I am one should just go buy the right tool for the job.