8in buffing wheel kit?

[bigredcornhead]

Hello All,

I was hoping that someone might have at some point come across a kit that would contain multiple different types of wheels and compounds for someone just starting out. Recently got an eastwood buffer as a gift now want to get started. Any recommendations? Please let me know.

 

[nc.detail]

What specifically are you trying to buff?

 

[bigredcornhead]

All kinds of stuff, originally wanted one for automotive chrome trim pieces, but i also want to polish some old ratchets and wrenches, as well as an old fire axe head.

 

[nc.detail]

Gotcha, out of my wheel house. I'm more comfortable w/ paint and auto stuff

 

[Lucid Moments]

Check out Autogeek.net I barely wash my cars, but I have some friends who have been happy with their stuff.

 

[Slednut]

I bought the Eastwood buffer kit. I don't know if it's good because it's all I've used. I did this carb last week.

 

[Ainsley]

I built my own 8" buffer and got a kit from caswell plating, I primarily use it for buffing knives and it has worked well for me so far.

 

[Kevin54]

Just buy the buffer kit from Eastwood. Different buffing wheels and comes with different compounds.

 

[DFB]

So what do u need 5/8" arbor or 1/2"? Some pads like with eastwood say they fit both size shafts as the the hole is not reinforced. I was looking at the website seen a lot of things out of stock and also some pretty exorbitant pricing.


My advice order some things from Amazon if you need starter stuff and to get your feet wet.

A set of mixed pads firm spiral sewn (different ply) for heavier cutting and then a soft loose for final polishing...

Something like this

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K8QX5CF/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I use some like this on my 6" bench grinder though they are 1/2" arbor. Worked well for me.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TVMJD1K/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Mixed compounds are sold separate

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079Y8TTNM/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Once you know what work best in your application you cam buy just the ones you need most.

Cheapest way to get compounds IMO is one of those little box kits that come with cloth polishers , you get your basic compounds for steel, aluminum and chrome and some even maybe for plastic. It worth having the small 1/4" shank wheels and fobs to get into tight or awkward spots. You use a hand held tool...collet die grinder, pistol type polisher tool like the Milwaukee 2438 or even just a plain ol' hand drill for them I bought a HF kit last summer I just recently used I think it was only like $12 on sale back then.

https://www.harborfreight.com/14-piece-aluminum-polishing-kit-98707.html

For something like the 2438 tool you can get roloc style flat felt pads to fit the standard backing plate too.

If you weren't overly concerned about using 8" wheels and 6" will suffice something like this would be totally cheap and simple for your needs to get started doing something without a big investment

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001QXI9VW/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Movin/on]

Even if you don't buy from them Caswell Plating's web site will tell you everything you might ever ask. Do's and don'ts and why things happen
Great resource for materials as well.
Movin/on

 

[SGKent]

get different rouges and that is mostly what you need. Be sure to clean the wheel by spurring it between jobs. I will say that the old made in USA cotton wheels sure beat the current import wheels that are out there. But just as an FYI - if it tarnishes it will be back unless you clear coat it.

 

[mrpizza]

Another vote for Caswell Plating

 

[DFB]

Ya that Caswell has great little tutorial chart for the newbie polisher, covers the different buffs and compounds and what their applications are

https://www.caswellplating.com/buffman.htm