Bench Buffer/Polisher

RGD. · 09-28-2009, 03:39 PM

I have a handful of estate pipes that I want to clean up. After having done a few by hand - I'm looking not to do that again. Anybody have one that they are using? Questions for those that do: 6" or 8". Variable speeds? Fixed speeds at what speed(s). Shields or no shields.

I'm sure I will use it for other items around the house that I currently hand polish (silver, brass, etc items) - but it's main purpose will be for pipe maintenance, cleanup and restore.

Thanks,

Ron

Mister Moo · 09-28-2009, 08:25 PM

Low speed is the word on the street, Ronno; standard buffer/grinders spin fast and, even with flannel wheels, can strip nomenclature or details from briar and scar or melt stems given a moments inattention. I use a two speed buffer that isn't ideal but it's passable. Some guys mount a variable speed drill and go that route.

Bible: http://www.aspipes.org/faq/faq/ASP_B...ishing_FAQ.pdf

RGD. · 09-28-2009, 09:09 PM

Wow. Excellent article/FAQ. Saved that sucker right to the desktop.

Never thought about the jeweler type buffers - I have already been scoping out sites that carry that Foredom BL-1 that he mentioned. I've got other things I can use it on aside from pipes.

Thanks!

Ron

09-28-2009, 03:39 PM	#1
RGD. God Like Status Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ron Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 971 Trading: (1)	Bench Buffer/Polisher I have a handful of estate pipes that I want to clean up. After having done a few by hand - I'm looking not to do that again. Anybody have one that they are using? Questions for those that do: 6" or 8". Variable speeds? Fixed speeds at what speed(s). Shields or no shields. I'm sure I will use it for other items around the house that I currently hand polish (silver, brass, etc items) - but it's main purpose will be for pipe maintenance, cleanup and restore. Thanks, Ron

09-28-2009, 08:25 PM	#2
Mister Moo I barely grok the obvious Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Lizard Lick, NC Posts: 1,417 Trading: (3)	Re: Bench Buffer/Polisher Low speed is the word on the street, Ronno; standard buffer/grinders spin fast and, even with flannel wheels, can strip nomenclature or details from briar and scar or melt stems given a moments inattention. I use a two speed buffer that isn't ideal but it's passable. Some guys mount a variable speed drill and go that route. Bible: http://www.aspipes.org/faq/faq/ASP_B...ishing_FAQ.pdf __________________ "I hope you had the time of your life."

09-28-2009, 09:09 PM	#3
RGD. God Like Status Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ron Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 971 Trading: (1)	Re: Bench Buffer/Polisher Wow. Excellent article/FAQ. Saved that sucker right to the desktop. Never thought about the jeweler type buffers - I have already been scoping out sites that carry that Foredom BL-1 that he mentioned. I've got other things I can use it on aside from pipes. Thanks! Ron