Thread: Recommend a Bench Grinder / Polishing Set...

Hi Folks,

After hand sanding my first razor to a near mirror finish, I've decided I need my fingers and hands for my day job and am going to pick up a bench grinder/polisher. I'm not bothered about make, brand etc. and for my first lot of kit I'll be happy buying cheap and replacing with better kit later.

I've seen this bundle on eBay that seems to do what I'm looking for. Can anyone give comments on if I'll need to buy more gear, or if this lot should help me go from a rusty blade to an as-new one

Thank you!

That seems like a good deal.
However, make no mistake: if you think your fingers are any safer, think again.
If anything, your fingers will be a a lot more danger.
That's no reason not to do this of course. I just thought I'd mention it.

What is the RPM? If at all possible, you want 1750 RPM. Most of these are 3500, and too fast for what we do. Specific numbers may be different on your side of the pond. You can compensate for higher speeds by going to smaller diameter wheels.

Originally Posted by skipnord

What is the RPM? If at all possible, you want 1750 RPM. Most of these are 3500, and too fast for what we do. Specific numbers may be different on your side of the pond. You can compensate for higher speeds by going to smaller diameter wheels.

It looks like that model goes at 3000 RPM :-/

The difference in a Grinder -vs- Buffer is in the clearance ie: the length of the arbors

To work on a razor all those shrouds have to come off then you still might not be able to get your hands and the razor in there near the wheel safely.

If you have to start doing buffing gymnastics, two very bad things tend to happen
1. You launch a razor
2. You lose blood

The arbors seem to be included in the package, so that should be allright.

Originally Posted by gssixgun

If you have to start doing buffing gymnastics, two very bad things tend to happen
1. You launch a razor
2. You lose blood

And Fingers, dont forget Fingers!

I use a large heavy duty set of welding gloves when handling blades on my polishers. While I do lose some dexterity, I'd rather keep my fingers. Another tool I've found useful is a pair of locking pliers and a rag. You have to be careful about placement, and make sure it grips solidly. Shooting a razor off a buffer is hazardous to your health, and a death sentence to your blade.

Originally Posted by Kirdro

I use a large heavy duty set of welding gloves when handling blades on my polishers. While I do lose some dexterity, I'd rather keep my fingers. Another tool I've found useful is a pair of locking pliers and a rag. You have to be careful about placement, and make sure it grips solidly. Shooting a razor off a buffer is hazardous to your health, and a death sentence to your blade.

lol, shouldnt it be the other way around? shooting a razor off a buffer is a death sentance and a hazard to your blade?? jk lol lets all be safe!!!!

Originally Posted by Kirdro

I use a large heavy duty set of welding gloves when handling blades on my polishers. While I do lose some dexterity, I'd rather keep my fingers. Another tool I've found useful is a pair of locking pliers and a rag. You have to be careful about placement, and make sure it grips solidly. Shooting a razor off a buffer is hazardous to your health, and a death sentence to your blade.

So is burning the temper, and with what your doing it is way more likey since you can't feel the heat build up it takes less than 1 second to over heat a hollow grind.. You also stand way more of a chance of the wheel grabbing and snatching your hand and breaking every bone in it..

There are Vids and pictures on here of how to hold the razor and your fingers to keep them clear if the buffer grabs the razor...


Warning: Buffers are about the most dangerous things to you and the razors in your shop, regardless of which methods you use