buffing

[jleiwig]

I guess this kind of goes here.

I'm looking at getting a buffing system this time around and I'm wondering if most of you buff the platings on your pens, or only the barrels?

 

[Manny]

I just buff the barrels before assembly.

I hand polish the plating.

This guy has super customer service and he ships fast
I have his quick change system for wheel and bowl buffs and they work great

Manny

http://www.donpencil.com/

 

[Druid]

Same here.. just the barrels but use two different buffing systems depending on the material. The Beal buffing system works great and I also use a Foredom buffing system that I use for lapidary and precious metal work.

 

[jkeithrussell]

Only the barrels. Tripoli will strip the plating, even the good stuff, right off the hardware.

 

[PTownSubbie]

Justin,

You can make your own buffing system if you desire to do a little work. It is easy. I have done it. The following like will take you to the plans and you can get the buffing wheels at Harbor Freight or another place.

http://www.woodturningonline.com/Turning/Turning_content/Beall-Buffing-Shaft-Project.pdf

Total cost of the system was about $35-40.

 

[jleiwig]

I know all about buffing systems and the other stuff guys. I used to work for Dayton Wire Wheel buffing wheel hoops for a summer during college.

My main inquiry was about the platings on the kits and if anyone had experience in buffing those or if most people just buffed the shaft.

Some pens I see posted the findings are perfectly shiny and not one scratch to be seen, Others either have fingerprints or glue or scratches in them.

 

[rjwolfe3]

Justin, when I buff it is just the barrels. I use ren wax on the platings or I should say I ask the wife too, lol.