Thread: Help!!!! Sisal wheel problem

I just ran into a similar problem.
I had no problem loading compound the 1st couple of times. Then I left my greaseless compound out ( w/end of it exposed to air) overnight. I tried to load compound on my wheel the next day and my wheel looked similar to yours. I realized the end of my tube of compound seemed extremely hard, so I shaved the hard shell off end of it and I was back in business.

Hope that helps.

JC

Hey There

As already pointed out it looks like you were going the wrong way. I would take some scissors, trim that bad hair day, turn it around and try again.
When I apply the compound *YOU CAN HURT YOURSELF IF YOU DON'T PAY CLOSE ATTENTION* I turn the wheel on and off to get a loading speed whilst I apply.
This gives me a slower wheel speed to apply the compound to, instead of it just flinging it right on off, it also allows me to apply more pressure to the stick.
Does anybody else do this?

Originally Posted by straightrazorheaven

Hey There

As already pointed out it looks like you were going the wrong way. I would take some scissors, trim that bad hair day, turn it around and try again.
When I apply the compound *YOU CAN HURT YOURSELF IF YOU DON'T PAY CLOSE ATTENTION* I turn the wheel on and off to get a loading speed whilst I apply.
This gives me a slower wheel speed to apply the compound to, instead of it just flinging it right on off, it also allows me to apply more pressure to the stick.
Does anybody else do this?

On the big machine I do the same, it only have one speed, high!
The others I set on a lower speed when loading.
To those who are new to this, don't use to much paste, it will just smear around and be less effective,
and don't use to high speed or pressure, the paste can get burned to your workpiece.
I never used any of the machines for polishing razors, it gets hot and I'm afraid of ruining the hardening.

He is loading Fomax, "Greaseless" compounds

He has to load a solid thick base coat.. there is a difference in loading Grease based Polishing compounds and Glue/Resin based Greaseless compounds

Originally Posted by straightrazorheaven

Hey There

As already pointed out it looks like you were going the wrong way. I would take some scissors, trim that bad hair day, turn it around and try again.
When I apply the compound *YOU CAN HURT YOURSELF IF YOU DON'T PAY CLOSE ATTENTION* I turn the wheel on and off to get a loading speed whilst I apply.
This gives me a slower wheel speed to apply the compound to, instead of it just flinging it right on off, it also allows me to apply more pressure to the stick.
Does anybody else do this?

I picked up a "Router Speed Control" for like $20 at Harbor Freight. You just plug your buffer into it and it has a dial control to adjust motor speed. So far it's working like a champ. I just turn down the speed to load compound and depending on what size wheel I'm using, I can adjust to keep the speed/rpm's down. Anybody else try one of these?

JC

That device should, in time, cook your grinder motor. But keep us in the loop. If it doesn't happen in six months, I definitely want to know!

It seems that sandpaper is easier to work with.....

OK Jc50, it's been a while. How's your buffer's motor holding out? I have a few grinder/buffers that I'd like to try that thing on.

I have read about these speed controllers being used a few times in the forum. I checked with this little old lady I know that is a master electrician. I mean she has been wiring since Tesla was around. She gave me a firm NO. Now I know you can do it and it will make your motor slow down but the longevity of it will be decreased greatly. She went on to explain how the windings are made to accept and use a certain amount of electrical current and that the current not used would heat the motor looking for a place to go. So I would say you have to weigh the value of the motor against the affect you want. Like any other tool, if abusing it gets the job done and your willing to make the sacrifice, go for it. If you want something nice you never have to worry about then look for a motor that is wound for variable speeds. The other alternative is step pulleys.

Originally Posted by 10Pups

...She gave me a firm NO. Now I know you can do it and it will make your motor slow down but the longevity of it will be decreased greatly. She went on to explain how the windings are made to accept and use a certain amount of electrical current and that the current not used would heat the motor looking for a place to go. ...

Sort of what I was thinking but had no hard data. Thanks - that makes the case for me!