From some reading i ve done it seems i want something slower maybe in the 1750 rpm range or so.
1750 rpm bench buffer.
Motor is heavy duty tefc 1 h p 110v and runs at 1725 r p m.
All other similarly priced buffers that run at twice the speed which can make buffing difficult.
In the short time i ve had the buffer appears to work well.
Shaft extends 6 15 16 beyond housing.
It is excellent for maintaining sharp edges on chisels and blades putting buffed finishes on woodturnings or just keeping other shop hand tools and home furnishings in tip top rust free polished.
It is 0 4 hp based on the motor tag rating of 2 5 amps.
Low speed buffer blake wilckens.
Product length 18 in.
Product width 7 1 2 in.
Speed no load 1 750 rpm 8 buffer wheel diameter overall shaft length 22 1 2 8 low speed long shaft buffer 81 608 for polishing surfaces of woods metals plastics hardware rocks jewelry and more.
I took off a star for horsepower.
3450 rpm product height 7 1 2 in.
This versatile buffing system is equally at home in a cabinet shop or on a knifemaker s or gunsmith s bench.
The grinding wheel now spins at about 1750 rpm about half of what the motor spins at.
Customize a new rikon bench grinder retro style polish dust port.
This is not 1 2 horsepower.
This 1 2 hp rikon buffer is perfect for polishing surfaces of woods metals plastics hardware rocks jewelry and more.
It is nice that it is only 1750 rpm vs.
120 vac 60 hz.
Amazing deals on this 6in buffer at harbor freight.
Large 1 diameter shafts extend 8 on either side and have a 5 8 threaded arbor on the ends.
Quality tools low prices.
Extra long shafts extending out from the motor housing gives extra space for moving projects around the buffing wheel.
Sanding drums and buffs not included.
Product weight 16 90 lb.
The metal grinder is great for sharpening knives show more.
Benchtop buffer features a powerful 3 4 hp motor to deliver effective polishing and buffing action at 3 450 rpm.
3 4 diameter shaft arbor.
M20 x 2 5 shaft thread.
One year limited manufacturer s warranty.
Sharpening tools or general grinding work is made a bit easier and more exact with rikon s low speed 1 750 rpm variable speed bench grinders where other grinders operate at only a high 3 450 rpm.
I ve done without a buffer until now as i m limited on space funds and experience but recently i m starting to think about adding one if i can find a decent one that s not too expensive.