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<blockquote data-quote="ontariopiper" data-source="post: 556225" data-attributes="member: 3775"><p>Generally, you're looking for a buffer that can run at about 1750rpm. I use an old furnace blower motor for one wheel and a variable speed bench grinder that I mounted buffs on in place of the grindstones. It's slowest speed is about 2000rpm. Some guys will use a 3450rpm motor but the risk of having the pipe grabbed out of your hands is much higher, as is the risk of burning the pipe due to friction. </p><p></p><p>As for buffing wheels, I have always used bog-standard buffs available at hardware stores (I get mine from Princess Auto here in Canada) - sewn buffs for compounds and unsewn flannel buffs for wax. Lee Valley sells some good ones, ,and the Beall buffing system if that's of interest (<a href="https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/tools/power-tool-accessories/polishing-and-buffing/20092-beall-wood-buffing-system?item=44Z2001" target="_blank">https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/tools/power-tool-accessories/polishing-and-buffing/20092-beall-wood-buffing-system?item=44Z2001</a>).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ontariopiper, post: 556225, member: 3775"] Generally, you're looking for a buffer that can run at about 1750rpm. I use an old furnace blower motor for one wheel and a variable speed bench grinder that I mounted buffs on in place of the grindstones. It's slowest speed is about 2000rpm. Some guys will use a 3450rpm motor but the risk of having the pipe grabbed out of your hands is much higher, as is the risk of burning the pipe due to friction. As for buffing wheels, I have always used bog-standard buffs available at hardware stores (I get mine from Princess Auto here in Canada) - sewn buffs for compounds and unsewn flannel buffs for wax. Lee Valley sells some good ones, ,and the Beall buffing system if that's of interest ([URL]https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/tools/power-tool-accessories/polishing-and-buffing/20092-beall-wood-buffing-system?item=44Z2001[/URL]). [/QUOTE]
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