Live Center and Buffin

[chazmonro]

I need a 60 degree live center, do I go with a cheap HF one or should I get one somewhere else? Advice?

Also when buffing, I have a buffing wheel and some white diamond... is that all I need?

Chuck

 

[kent4Him]

I can't advise you on the live center, but as for the buffing, it depends on what your finishing routine is. White Diamond is the only buffing I do on my pens with a CA finish.

 

[chazmonro]

Cool, I use a ca finish too. Now do you use a medium buffing wheel?

Chuck

 

[wood-of-1kind]

Originally posted by chazmonro
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Also when buffing, I have a buffing wheel and some white diamond... is that all I need?
Chuck

Tripoli, whyte diamond and carnuaba wax normally comprise the 'three' step BUFFING method.

-Peter-[]

 

[Russb]

Your pens, your choice. I would add another wheel for carnuba. The white diamond is a fine abrasive that can remove tiny swirl marks. Carnuba is a hard wax that can put a protective coat onto a finish. It will wear off but it is a good start.

 

[toolcrazy]

Buy a live center from The Little Machine Shop, Very good quality and very cheap.

http://www.littlemachineshop.com/products/product_search.php?critFast=live+center

 

[stevers]

I have the LMS degree LC also. It works fine, verry accurate. Quiet so far.

 

[kent4Him]

Originally posted by chazmonro
<br />Cool, I use a ca finish too. Now do you use a medium buffing wheel?

Chuck

Medium would be fine.

 

[Rifleman1776]

You can get a live center from Grizzly reasonably.