PSI 3-wheel buffing system

[dankc908]

I posted this under "finishing" but have, since, decided it belongs better here since it is, really, a "tool" question rather than a "finishing" question.

I put my PSI 3-wheel buffing system together (pitiful directions here!). There are 2 spacers, 6 washers and 3 nuts. I put mine together as follows: from headstock left: 1 nut, 1 washer, tripoli wheel 1 washer, 1 nut, 1 spacer, 1 washer, white diamond wheel, 1 washer, 1 spacer, 1 washer, carnauba wheel, 1 washer, 1 nut. Is this correct? Also, why does my entire system move towards the headstock when I turn it on? Does anyone have any idea what I am doing wrong?

Thanks In Advance,
Dan

 

[hilltopper46]

I looked up the instructions online. You are right -they are pitiful. I'm just thinking that two of the nuts should go together 'jammed' - for everything else to tighten up against - on the headstock end. Then stack all the components and put one nut on the other end and tighten it down well.. I think then the natural rotation of the buffs will tend to keep the whole thing tighter rather than looser.

IMHO 3000 RPM is way to stinking fast for running a buff system. I have 6-inch wheels and am content at 1100- 1200 RPM.

I made my own out of threaded rod and have double-nuts on both ends.