3600rpm or 1800 rpm speed for Baldor 1/3 HP Buffer?

Rhinoknives1 said:
Since I am working with knives in one fashion or another in my shop no matter the machine, I had a full thick cow hide apron made, Some have said that all I need is a hockey mask and chain saw! I wear boots too in the shop, No one in flip flops or without eye protection is allowed in the work are of my shop.

This apron hangs down past my knees so that my abdomen, family jewels and arteries etc in my groin and legs are protected from sharp flying objects. I suggest you get one or have one made, an apron always keeps your clothes clean.
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We allow flip flops, but only with socks. :cool:

Cliff Parker forging in my shop, many years ago...Note the safety glasses.

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Rhinoknives1 said:
Since I am working with knives in one fashion or another in my shop no matter the machine, I had a full thick cow hide apron made, Some have said that all I need is a hockey mask and chain saw! I wear boots too in the shop, No one in flip flops or without eye protection is allowed in the work are of my shop.

This apron hangs down past my knees so that my abdomen, family jewels and arteries etc in my groin and legs are protected from sharp flying objects. I suggest you get one or have one made, an apron always keeps your clothes clean.
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Thanks Larry,
I have a leather apron from 20 years ago , bought at woodcraft for 39.00, a friend searched and got one longer than mine but thinner and all brown with stitching for all the pieces. Mine is one solid piece, and solid gray color.
Where did you have one made? Mine is about 1/8" thick.
ThNks, Jon
 
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Ome108 said:
Should one always wear leather gloves when using a buffer?
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A thick leather apron? Yes. Glove? No.

Personally, I don't think gloves have any business around rotating machinery of any kind.

As for me, I have two 3600 RPM buffers, and I've really not had any issues with the speed, other than it tends to heat parts up a heck of a lot quicker.
1800 RPM would definitely be adequate, and in certain situations preferable, but 3600 is certainly workable.
 
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Sometimes when buffing, I take a cue from Clint Eastwood's character in "Fistful of dollars" and wear a steel plate under my poncho....err.... I mean apron.

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T star leather (brett makes one hell of an apron ) he can customize it and its fitted for you. i had 2x leather at my chest plate cause of how i grind razors
 
Thanks,
"Sometimes when buffing, I take a cue from Clint Eastwood's character in "Fistful of dollars" and wear a steel plate under my poncho....err.... I mean apron."
How thick and what dimensions, how do you hang it, around your neck to keep it from slipping down.
Jon
 
My shop is full of buffers, each for a specific purpose. I have a 1 hp 3600 with extended shafts, a 1 hp 1800 on my Grizzly 2 X 72, 2 Delta variable speed bench grinders converted, a 1/3 hp extended shaft, a Baldor dual speed dental polisher, and a couple of standard bench grinders converted.
 
Ome108 said:
Thanks Larry,
I have a leather apron from 20 years ago , bought at woodcraft for 39.00, a friend searched and got one longer than mine but thinner and all brown with stitching for all the pieces. Mine is one solid piece, and solid gray color.
Where did you have one made? Mine is about 1/8" thick.
ThNks, Jon
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My apron is on the thick side of 1/8" thick leather, brown and has the brand on the steer still visible and has protected me well.
I had a sheath maker that I used make it for me about 15 years ago. The sheath maker disappeared from the face of the planet, I think he may have moved out of country?
 
Rhinoknives1 said:
A buddy at www.knifedogs.com has a method to use a horizontal disc grinder with a round of shag carpet on it for final polishing that removes the need for a buffer and most of that danger.

Wayne Coe sells motors, controllers Grinders & such. I am sure he will gladly share his knowledge about this method, Its is quite abit safer than going through compounds on a 18-3600 rpm buffer from what he shares. As I stated, I don't use my buffer for that I use cork & Scotch bright belts.

If for some reason you can't find him? PM me if you like and I will get a direct email for Wayne.
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Thanks,
If this is a proven method and gets results while eliminating the need to get a buffer. I Gotta be honest, but between all these posts That mention the potential danger, makes me not want to go that route.
Another option would be welcomed with interest.
I am a hobbyist, and a newb, so I definitely do not want any injurys.
I always learn about a tool, before deciding to acquire it.
I want to learn from others , so big dangerous mistakes can be avoided.
Most of all, I love to learn about machines, and their uses. Recently developing an interest in making a knife.
I really just wang to follow my interests, safely, and have lots of fun.
I do not want to ever sell anything that I might make.
Just love to learn and practice. The Buffer is a bit of a turn off for me, maybe I am just not ready or " man" enough.
I will talk to Wayne again, and ask about the method you spoke of.
Thanks,
Jon
 
Bill, I just bought a piece of thin aluminum sheet to make a shield behind my buffer but after reading your comments I am not going to use it...I will use some cardboard and some painters tape and throw it away when it gets really caked with compound. Sounds much safer and I wont have a sharp edge like the aluminum. Thanks for the idea, Larry
 
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