ABSOLUTELY a man that knows what he's doing .. Far to many people grab a HS 3000+rpm buffer n think we'll I just won't press as hard.. BAD IDEA.. EXCELLENT TUTORIAL VIDEO..
Thank you sir. I'm finally old enuf to take saftey advice... Just learning the knife building trade and was wondering about buffers. So much good info here. Sure appreciate it!
Hi nebulax, thank you for the great information but I have a question.... Why don't you use (and many other you tubers) metal protection caps on your buffing machine?
Great detail - thanks for sharing. I have a 3700 rpm grinder I was going to convert with a polishing wheel but was not aware of the impact the heat had on the polishing paste (i.e. scratching), OR risks based on stance. Higher heat due to RPM can also impact the heat treatment of a knife (so I've read). I'm off to get a variable, mini-polisher. Nothing like experience. Thanks for sharing.
Not sure I heard if you mentioned this..the wheel has to turn away from you!!!! All the rest is good info..nothing will cause you major injuries than buffing a knife, chisel, planner blade, and what ever you want that is sharp than the rotation towards you!!!
The first time I used the buffer, was a powerful one and I used it to polish my Japanese Chef Knives, I was so lucky that I didn't killed myself that day, somehow the Sharped edge Caught the wheel, broked the knife in two, and one piece ended up nailed in the wall!!
Most home hobbists are not going to drop 3 to 4 grand on a variable speed grinder/buffer and as long as you keep it under around 1175 RPM it doesn't matter. I wanted to show a solution anyone could use for little money.
I have store bought buffers. They come with such fast speeds. If that makes them dangerous. Then why don't the manufacturers make it so these things turn slower?
Thank for the advice. It makes sense when a peace of the material cuts loose while sharpening, and ends God knows where. With the higher speeds I also notice that my compound do not realy stuck to the buffing wheel. Thank you again for the advice.
I use high grit sand paper to clean the buffing wheel and it works great fellas 👍👍. Amen . I seen guys use a spur for car detail buffers but yeah sandpaper for the clogged cloth works , don’t breathe it in , get a fan or wear a mask . We breathe in The worst shit I swear .
I was about to just go at tit with the buffing wheel and glad I stopped here first . Working on sharpening a beer blade that came dull or not quite paper cutting sharp
Have you seen the perpetual engine made from magnets and a truck alternator and air conditioning motor ? It works and will run power tools , it’s awesome and illegal but hey man , it really works . Pull start . There’s a vid about it
My question is can we get the blade razor sharp with that felt wheel after stone and strop . I ve been through 600 grit sandpaper , a strop and it’s not quite sharp enough to glide through paper still , boker d2 steel ? Any help is appreciated . I ll see it in my email
We use that buffer for polishing cowboy boots, leather and things like that. Never for knife making. You are taking your life in your own hands if you do...Thanks for making this clear to the viewers. That buffer we use only for leather craft, never use loose buffs for any thing else
I have a red wing buffer polisher thingy from a. Dr office where they fit make hearing aids and used it to fit the little hearing aids but it is fast and quiet , two speeds and the high speed is super fast but so so quiet . It’s sick . I think they’re like $280 for the red wing
Excellent video, many thanks. I admit that I hadn't thought too much about safety except for make turned the wheel the other way. However, what I believe the most after your explanation is that my motor is spinning too fast. And actually, I've never done very well with this dough and it's probably because of this fast speed. Thanks again.
What about the little buffing wheels? Like the 3inch little grinder/buffers you can get from Harbor Freight? I'm all about safety, and would rather get the answer from people with experience.
Not sure if I completely understand your question but any motor from the 70's to the 90's at least I found most of mine in old washing machines. You are looking for two things one a target rpm of around 1175 or lower and a clutch that will allow the motor to stall without damage also a low horsepower motor 1/4 horse is what most of the ones I have found are. If the motor has a data plate most of that will be listed on it.
I have no experience with them but check the speed if they are around 1175 RPM they should be OK if they are 3000 RPM that is too fast and I would try to find a slower speed motor.
I’m glad that the buffer i bought is variable speed after watching this. i haven’t used it yet though .
I love and appreciate the emphasis of on safety brother..
ABSOLUTELY a man that knows what he's doing .. Far to many people grab a HS 3000+rpm buffer n think we'll I just won't press as hard.. BAD IDEA..
EXCELLENT TUTORIAL VIDEO..
Thank you sir. I'm finally old enuf to take saftey advice...
Just learning the knife building trade and was wondering about buffers.
So much good info here. Sure appreciate it!
Damn good information.👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸
Thanks. Great information. Keep up the great work. God bless. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts.
Hi nebulax, thank you for the great information but I have a question.... Why don't you use (and many other you tubers) metal protection caps on your buffing machine?
Great detail - thanks for sharing. I have a 3700 rpm grinder I was going to convert with a polishing wheel but was not aware of the impact the heat had on the polishing paste (i.e. scratching), OR risks based on stance. Higher heat due to RPM can also impact the heat treatment of a knife (so I've read). I'm off to get a variable, mini-polisher.
Nothing like experience. Thanks for sharing.
Not sure I heard if you mentioned this..the wheel has to turn away from you!!!! All the rest is good info..nothing will cause you major injuries than buffing a knife, chisel, planner blade, and what ever you want that is sharp than the rotation towards you!!!
The first time I used the buffer, was a powerful one and I used it to polish my Japanese Chef Knives, I was so lucky that I didn't killed myself that day, somehow the Sharped edge Caught the wheel, broked the knife in two, and one piece ended up nailed in the wall!!
😅 You use variable speed buffing wheel not a single speed motor that's why jewelers use variable speed wheels😂😂
Most home hobbists are not going to drop 3 to 4 grand on a variable speed grinder/buffer and as long as you keep it under around 1175 RPM it doesn't matter. I wanted to show a solution anyone could use for little money.
I have store bought buffers. They come with such fast speeds. If that makes them dangerous. Then why don't the manufacturers make it so these things turn slower?
I think because people also use them with grinding wheels so they are trying to cover multiple bases.
Thank for the advice. It makes sense when a peace of the material cuts loose while sharpening, and ends God knows where. With the higher speeds I also notice that my compound do not realy stuck to the buffing wheel. Thank you again for the advice.
RIP Lee
I use high grit sand paper to clean the buffing wheel and it works great fellas 👍👍. Amen . I seen guys use a spur for car detail buffers but yeah sandpaper for the clogged cloth works , don’t breathe it in , get a fan or wear a mask . We breathe in The worst shit I swear .
I was about to just go at tit with the buffing wheel and glad I stopped here first . Working on sharpening a beer blade that came dull or not quite paper cutting sharp
Have you seen the perpetual engine made from magnets and a truck alternator and air conditioning motor ? It works and will run power tools , it’s awesome and illegal but hey man , it really works . Pull start . There’s a vid about it
My question is can we get the blade razor sharp with that felt wheel after stone and strop . I ve been through 600 grit sandpaper , a strop and it’s not quite sharp enough to glide through paper still , boker d2 steel ? Any help is appreciated . I ll see it in my email
We use that buffer for polishing cowboy boots, leather and things like that. Never for knife making. You are taking your life in your own hands if you do...Thanks for making this clear to the viewers. That buffer we use only for leather craft, never use loose buffs for any thing else
I have a red wing buffer polisher thingy from a. Dr office where they fit make hearing aids and used it to fit the little hearing aids but it is fast and quiet , two speeds and the high speed is super fast but so so quiet . It’s sick . I think they’re like $280 for the red wing
Wow, I had no idea! You got side tracked talking about scratching what you were working on and never explained exactly happens that is dangerous.
Excellent video, many thanks. I admit that I hadn't thought too much about safety except for make turned the wheel the other way. However, what I believe the most after your explanation is that my motor is spinning too fast. And actually, I've never done very well with this dough and it's probably because of this fast speed. Thanks again.
What about the little buffing wheels? Like the 3inch little grinder/buffers you can get from Harbor Freight? I'm all about safety, and would rather get the answer from people with experience.
Check the RPM and see how fast they turn if they are around 1175 rpm or so should be OK
Good info, did you ever make 2nd video?
Thanks for the info.
How old a motor and the easiest way to know what your "ME" is looking for..
Not sure if I completely understand your question but any motor from the 70's to the 90's at least I found most of mine in old washing machines. You are looking for two things one a target rpm of around 1175 or lower and a clutch that will allow the motor to stall without damage also a low horsepower motor 1/4 horse is what most of the ones I have found are. If the motor has a data plate most of that will be listed on it.
Any info on how well the 6 in buffer works from harbor freight?
I have no experience with them but check the speed if they are around 1175 RPM they should be OK if they are 3000 RPM that is too fast and I would try to find a slower speed motor.
If you get a smaller wheel, do you think the grizzly would be viable? great vid!
It would slow some but the old washing machine motors work best it is as if they were made for the job.
@@Nebulax123 okey, thanks again!!
Anybody know what they call the spindle shaft adapter, couldn't find at home depot?