Buffing systems

[Arron]

Hi. Firstly I should explain that I put a thread about this in the Finishing Forum and then decided that it really belongs here, so sorry for the repitition.

I have a lathe that I dont use and want to set up as a buffing system. I could either do a linear one like this http://www.mcjing.com.au/Static/Images/LBUFFSYS.jpg or a faceplate style system like this one Buy Beall Wood Buff System at Woodcraft (http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2002036/3729/Beall-Wood-Buff-System.aspx) . I'm sure it would be cheaper and easier to just buy what is available but - usual story - as soon as I think about it I want to change things a bit to suit myself so I will probably assemble my own system. I probably prefer the linear system but would need it on a 900mm mandrel (the one from McJings is 450mm) so the wheels could be spaced out further.

The problem is I havent been able to source either the mops or the paste/wax bars locally. Locally because I was hoping to have something available for this weekend.

Do you guys put these systems together yourselves. If so is there anything I should watch out for and where do you source the mops and pastes.

cheers
Arron

[Arron]

OK, I did the search which I know I should have done before posting this. There is lots of information here about making your own system - so now it comes down to just a question about where to buy the components - the mops and waxes. Preferably Sydney, today or tomorrow.

cheers
Arron

[jchappo]

I would start with McJing.
Also, Hare & Forbes, Gasweld, Total Tools ...

[RETIRED]

Gee. What about here?U-Beaut Polishes (http://www.ubeaut.com.au/ubhome.htm)

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900mm is a long mandrel and would probably flex or worse still bow so much that it would fly off.

[Arron]

900mm is a long mandrel and would probably flex or worse still bow so much that it would fly off.

Wouldnt a steady rest in the middle sort that out ?

cheers
Arron

[Arron]

Gee. What about here?U-Beaut Polishes (http://www.ubeaut.com.au/ubhome.htm)

Yes, I had a look there first. Am I missing something, but I see only the swansdown mops. I'm sure they are good but at $53.90 each, as I need 4 of them, thats $250 (assuming postage costs) which seems rather a lot for something which may turn out to be not what I wanted anyway - and still only 6 inch, which I feel is too small.

I'm assuming 4 mops because I do want the tripoli treatment first, then something like the diamond, and then the canubra. One or other of these will be optionally dropped depending on the finish required and the prep work possible. I want all three because different items will have different approaches. Plus I've found I need one plain one with nothing on it.

I have shellawax and various other of the ubeaut products. I will have another think about them to work out where they fit in.

cheers
Arron

[Arron]

I would start with McJing.
Also, Hare & Forbes, Gasweld, Total Tools ...

McJings has buffing wheels and quite a good range. The problem is I'm not sure what wheels are equivalent to the three grades available with the Beall or the linear solution - ie
1. linen
2. linen cotton blend
3. cotton
As they arent so labelled, its hard to tell which would do each job.

I've just got back from Hare and Forbes Parramatta. They had one type of wheel - appeared to be linen ??? staff were no help.

The others I hadnt thought of :doh:.

cheers
Arron

[vk4]

AARON,,

Contact ABRASIFLEX in Sydney they sell all the compounds, and mops, you could also try FERRO CHEMICALS they manufacture the compounds and mops.

Jeff

[Sturdee]

The problem is I havent been able to source either the mops or the paste/wax bars locally. Locally because I was hoping to have something available for this weekend.


Arron

If you want the Beall system then I suggest that you buy direct from Beall the 3/4" Hole Wood Buff Kit (http://www.bealltool.com/products/buffing/buffer.php) (three 8" wheels with 3/4" holes only, two compounds & wax) for US $ 53.00.

The weight of 3/4" hole buff kit is approximately 4 pounds.....shipping Priority Mail approximate cost $45.74 = US $98.74.

I bought one last week, still in the mail. I'll be using the above as well as Ubeaut's buffing wheel and some metal polishing wheels set up on an unused lathe.

I will use a 900mm 3/4" threaded rod for which I'm getting a MT2 milled at one end by a metal turner and it will be with a couple of steadies dividing the Beall and the Ubeaut's and the metal polishing wheels.


Peter.

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Wouldnt a steady rest in the middle sort that out ?

cheers
ArronYep.:D