My New Addition To Shop.

[Dennis Towns]

Yea this thing has trouble written all over it. I would have been happy finding a 3/4 hp but just could not pass up this 1 1/2 hp for $325 w/stand. But I am very paranoid about using one after reading some others post. Anyway it is at my shop if I decide to try one.

 

[Josh Rider]

Nice score! I’ve been looking for one for a while now. They don’t seem to last long on CL.

 

[kuraki]

That's a nice one

 

[Dennis Towns]

I just couldn't pass it up. This thing SCREAMS it wants a piece of me. LOL

 

[Jonathans]

3600rpm is quick. Be real tender if you decide to use it on handles.

 

[Bill DeShivs]

Put smaller buffs on it to reduce the surface speed.

 

[3fifty7]

Is it the general consensus that a buffer should rotate away from the user or is it just me ?

 

[Jesse Latham]

I use standard rotation. Buff on the bottom third of the wheel.

 

[Rickoo]

Great buffer! Use it with respect. Don't get complacent and you'll be fine.

 

[AVigil]

Hello darkness my old friend...

 

[Kevin McGovern]

Just use common sense, beware of edges, buff on the lower half, and keep your legs spread

 

[Dennis Towns]

I am gonna watch me some videos.

 

[JTknives]

I have a fast Baldor buffer to and it takes some getting use to. I have a wheel on one side and wire on the other. I don’t buff a lot of stuff besides guards/handle material. But the wire wheel is invaluable. I’m constantly getting blades in for heat treat that have burs all along the edge. A quick zap on the wire and gone. It’s also nice for cleaning off scale and rust from other items. Great buffer, I though I had a good deal for my 1/2hp Baldor at $100 but yours is very nice.

 

[Dennis Towns]

Somebody tell me what wheel I should use to begin with please. 6" ? tight sewn wheel or loose clothe wheel ? Thanks

 

[Dennis Towns]

I been searching for some good videos of what to do and what not to do.

 

[Brock Cutlery]

I have to share your sentiment. I don't want to be maimed or killed by a stupid knife I am trying to make. Seems counter-productive.
I just buff handles, before I mount them to the blade. I can get a very nice finish on a blade without a buffer.
Never been a fan of chromed metal anyway.

 

[Dennis Towns]

Yea I am not sure why I even bought it. I have 4 bench grinders in my shop and could put a wheel on any of them. I might just put it up for sale and try to make a couple bucks. I lost one finger with a saw don't need to have to start using my toes to wipe my %$$