T.J.watts Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 I'm wondering if there is any reason to buy a buffer in stead of using my bench grinder. I have been looking at both online and some buffers are slower at 1750 rpm and some are the same as my grinder 3450rpm. The bench grinder I have now is an 8" black bull from tractor supply that only cost $50 and it has held up very well for a few years now. I would like to have more than one so that I can have different compounds ready to use instead of having to change wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy k Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 You answered your own question - buy another so you have both, depending on what your doing may require different speeds vs. compounds - polishing is a whole different science when you get into it. You either do it right or not to get the finish your looking for. Its also costly, like anything - if you want to do it good it will take some investment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.J.watts Posted August 12, 2015 Author Share Posted August 12, 2015 im still learning about the different compounds. I don't really go for mirror finishes but I do like it as a way to check for scratches and to shine the handle scales. I also thought about building a table mounted shaft to put multiple wheels on. I have an extra 1/2 hp motor that I've been saving but I'm not sure how well it would work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpearson Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 buffers seam to have more clearance around the wheels than grinders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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