Buffer

[Norseman893]

Anyone have any experience with the Shop Fox Buffer sold by Grizzly. I have been considering upgrading the arbor on my current buffing system with it. The one I have is really old and lacks good clearance. I know the way to go would be a Baldor but I would like to save the cash!

 

[capsicumw]

Bump.
Specifically, what RPM have any of you ran it at? The fine print in what appears to be an older model's user manual indicates a max rpm of 1725. I run my (very) old v-belt 6" arbor grinder at about 3000.

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

3000RPM is crazy fast for a V-belt arbor.

I prefer buffers between 1100RPM and 1750RPM. I have one that goes to 700RPM on the slow setting.
High speed buffers are not safe for knifmaking, IMHO.

 

[tedinatl]

Completely agree with Stacy on this one. 3000 rpm is WAY too fast or a buffer. The buffer is probably the most dangerous tool in my shop. I bought the "knifemaker" buffer from Grizzly (1hp, and a max of 1750 RPM), and have been very happy with it. It's worked a lot since I've gotten it, and hasn't skipped a beat.