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| Author: | csullivan [ Tue Sep 20, 2005 11:07 pm ] |
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I just bought a new buffing mandrel. This new one is larger than my old one, so I need to replace my buffs. I need 10" dia. with a 1" hole. I guess canton flannel is probably best, but I'm open to suggestions. I can't seem to find a supplier, so if anyone can point me in the right direction, I'd be most appreciative. Also, do you think it would be advisable to go to a 12" buff? I think a 1" shaft should handle that ok. Craig |
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Tue Sep 20, 2005 11:59 pm ] |
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Craig, go with at minimum a 12" wheel, 14" if you can find them. I don't know a supplier off the top of my head, but somebody here will. Did you try Parma or Grizzly? |
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| Author: | JJ Donohue [ Wed Sep 21, 2005 12:40 am ] |
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Caswell has a large selection of buffing wheels...often priced at 2 for 1. |
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| Author: | Don A [ Wed Sep 21, 2005 1:21 am ] |
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Here is the link to Caswell. As JJ mentioned, they usually have good sales. |
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| Author: | Brock Poling [ Wed Sep 21, 2005 1:28 am ] |
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I use the Caswell 14" Canton Flannel. They are great. |
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| Author: | Shane Neifer [ Wed Sep 21, 2005 2:04 am ] |
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Brock, Do you use just one or do you put two together as the Stew-mac set-up suggests? Oh ya! What compounds do you use? Thanks Shane |
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| Author: | Brock Poling [ Wed Sep 21, 2005 2:05 am ] |
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I have 2 together. They are pretty thin to use 1 at a time. |
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| Author: | Shane Neifer [ Wed Sep 21, 2005 2:21 am ] |
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And what compounds do you use? Thanks Brock Shane |
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| Author: | Brock Poling [ Wed Sep 21, 2005 3:01 am ] |
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I have the menzerna (sp) compounds from course through very fine. I got them at Grizzly. I think Stewmac carries all of them too. Depending on the finish, how far I have sanded it, etc. I start buffing with different compunds. |
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| Author: | csullivan [ Wed Sep 21, 2005 3:53 am ] |
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Thanks everyone. Since I posted my inquiry I ran across Caswell doing a Google search. Looks like that's the place. I'll try the 14" canton flannel buffs. Maybe I'll shine my shoes while I'm at it! Thanks again. Craig |
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| Author: | BlueSpirit [ Wed Sep 21, 2005 5:05 am ] |
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Thanks for the info Brock, I just ordered one (2 actually with the 1 free) and a wheel rake. Good source. |
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| Author: | Anthony Z [ Wed Sep 21, 2005 2:39 pm ] |
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Craig, another place you might consider is http://www.jestcoproducts.com/ They will make-up buffing wheels to your specifications i.e. diameter, thickness and arbor size if you can't find what you are looking for on their website. |
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| Author: | crazymanmichael [ Wed Sep 21, 2005 2:49 pm ] |
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doug you do realize that you need a different set of buffs for each grade of buffing compound used? |
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| Author: | BlueSpirit [ Wed Sep 21, 2005 5:13 pm ] |
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Yeah, I have 3 other buffs. But thanks for thinking of me. I also have the medium and fine menzerma sticks. |
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| Author: | bob J [ Wed Sep 21, 2005 9:11 pm ] |
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Brock, Do you ever use the cotton wheels? |
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| Author: | Brock Poling [ Wed Sep 21, 2005 10:56 pm ] |
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I use the 14" canton flannel buffs |
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| Author: | Michael Dale Payne [ Thu Sep 22, 2005 2:20 am ] |
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Anyone tried the denim wheels Caswell claims them to be as soft as canton but much more durable |
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