Dimmer switch for buffer for variable speed ?

**DaveN** · 03-13-2013, 01:39 AM

Very nice but theylook like vintage pulleys. Are they ? Where did you acquire them?
Also look like way more $$ then I want to spend.
Outdoors is nice. I will be using a large cardboard box to catch all the fly !

**randydance062449** · 03-13-2013, 03:38 AM

Originally Posted by DaveN

Very nice but theylook like vintage pulleys. Are they ? Where did you acquire them?
Also look like way more $$ then I want to spend.
Outdoors is nice. I will be using a large cardboard box to catch all the fly !

The arbor assembly is vintage,yes. You would use pillow blocks instead. The pulleys.... it does not matter if they are new or old.

What would be difficult to find is the shaft. That one was custom made by Geezer.
You could probably pick up a shaft from MSC, plus some collars to hold the buff in place or do it like Charlie Lewis (Spazola) has done.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdOV5ktMt94

**randydance062449** · 03-13-2013, 03:44 AM

Actually, I have used Charlies setup and it works very well. Changing the buffing wheels is very quick and easy.
Please note that he is using pillow blocks, and a 3 step pulley on both the buffing shaft and the motor. With his setup you also have a lot of clearance for the razor.

Hope this helps

**DaveN** · 03-13-2013, 04:03 AM

Really neat stuff. I'll look into it about 50-100 razors from now.

Im just happy to be getting my buffer and all the wheels and all the compounds. Have to open everything in the garage and haul it into my set up in the basement (steps are in the garage). I have about a dozen razors waiting. Will push the Drill Press Dremel to one side. Think I'll make a stand for it and attach it to the bench on one side. That way I can sit on the stool and work. Like I said earlier will try a large cardboard box at the buffer to catch everything. I do have a fire extinguisher down there

**randydance062449** · 03-13-2013, 04:14 AM

Originally Posted by DaveN

Really neat stuff. I'll look into it about 50-100 razors from now.

Ya, you been bit by the bug for sure. Your doomed for all eternity to the your workshop!

**DaveN** · 03-13-2013, 11:18 AM

I think so ! I am happy for the Shaving Den Pictures ! I show them to my wife to see that I am not the only one!
She just looks, shakes her head, and walks away.

**10Pups** · 03-14-2013, 12:34 AM

Originally Posted by DaveN

I think so ! I am happy for the Shaving Den Pictures ! I show them to my wife to see that I am not the only one!
She just looks, shakes her head, and walks away.

How is she going to feel about the 2 story razor shop with 14' roll up doors?

**DaveN** · 03-14-2013, 01:08 AM

I havnt told her yet but she's aware of the Excessive Compulsive stuff

**DaveN** · 03-14-2013, 11:42 AM

Can Greaseless Compound that has gotten hard be salvaged ?

**randydance062449** · 03-14-2013, 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by DaveN

Can Greaseless Compound that has gotten hard be salvaged ?

Yes, take a clean soup can, put in 1/4" of water, put open end of bar into can, wait....

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