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Leather Man

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I am making up my buffing system and am not sure what type buffing wheels to use. I am going to use the three station mandrel. I see fluffy ones and tight ones. I hope someone can advise me which ones to use and in what order. Thanks to all who respond.
Ben
 
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Thanks Scott for the link, however I already have the mandrel. All I need are the wheels. Do you use the fluffy ones or the ones that atr sewn to the edge?
Thanks
Ben
 
Beall's prices are about double what the same supplies can be bought for from a commercial polishing supply house. It pays to check. The muslim wheels are much cheaper elsewhere with much wide selection.
 
Originally posted by Leather Man

Thanks Scott for the link, however I already have the mandrel. All I need are the wheels. Do you use the fluffy ones or the ones that atr sewn to the edge?
Thanks
Ben
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Ben,

With the Beall each wheel is made of different materials. Since this is what I have and use this is the best I can do for you. :(
 
The Beall buff system with 3 wheels have buffs of differing stiffness. The most stiff is used with tripoli, the medium with white diamond and the softest buff with wax.
 
You can save 15% on the Beall wheels by ordering through Hartville Tools and use the woodnet15% discount. Makes them around $12.75 ea.
 
Check out Caswell Plating. They have good prices and even have a tutorial you can download. Other good sources for buffing supplies are any of the knifemaking supply places. Jantz Supply is a real good one.
 
Originally posted by rogerpjr

Check out Caswell Plating. They have good prices and even have a tutorial you can download. Other good sources for buffing supplies are any of the knifemaking supply places. Jantz Supply is a real good one.
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I am wanting to make my on 3-wheel buffing system. I was on Caswell's site the other day, but couldn't figure out which of the wheels I needed. Anybody got any suggestions based on their offerings?

-warren
 
Warren,
I finally ordered the Beall replacement buffs from Hartville Tools today. They have the right buffs for each of the three buffing compounds. The buffs are a little more expensive but if you are a member of Woodnet you get a 15% discount. I also ordered the EEE, white diamond and the carnuba wax. They have free shipping on any order $75.00 or more.
Ben
 
I am wanting to make my on 3-wheel buffing system. I was on Caswell's site the other day, but couldn't figure out which of the wheels I needed. Anybody got any suggestions based on their offerings?
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Compositions of the three wheels are

#1 (Tripoli) all flannel
#2 (White Diamond) mixed flannel/cotton
#3 (Wax) all cotton
 
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