Thread: Help!!!! Sisal wheel problem

Ok I got my new HB buffer some formax compounds and some 4" sisal wheels from zorotools...as I attempted to spin some 80 grit on the wheels this is what I got...please tell me this is not normal and suggestions to fix???!!!

So I tried to apply the greasless to a 4" spiral sewn and it only wants to load part of the wheel...something isnt right...please help!!

Switch to cotton wheels. I found sisal wheels were really bad at holding onto greaselss compound.

Yeah getting them loaded the first time can be frustrating

Try Light touch, let it dry, light touch, Repeat

Try bumping it until the wheel stops, Repeat

Try starting the load and turning off the power and letting it slow down under pressure

Finally throw the wheel very hard against the wall, cuss, and try a different brand and type of wheel

Concur on the throwing it against the wall and cussing part G lol. Honestly since I am a inexperienced novice at this I would probably take a wild guess on the brand being a little on the cheap side.

Yeah I guess you could go that route, but mine are from Home Depot I doubt they are "High Quality" LOL

The first time is just frustrating,, sorta like other first times in lfe

Are not some wheels "directional" ??

Perhaps reversing the rotation? (never used them, just seem to recall reading about it someplace)

Originally Posted by Magpie

Are not some wheels "directional" ??

Perhaps reversing the rotation? (never used them, just seem to recall reading about it someplace)

Yes, some are sewn in a spiral pattern and don't like going the wrong way.
Your wheel looks like it having a bad hair day!

Ill try turning them around and see what that does...cant hurt. Ah yes Six the first time lol....some first times are better off forgetting lol

what is the speed of the buffer?