Thoughts about buffer protection

JV Knives

JV Knives

Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider
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Hi gents,

I recently ruined a couple buffing wheels in the shop from grinding dust becoming a permanent resident. Of course I found this out the fun way with random lines appearing in polished scales 🤨 Anyway, if your like me, the biggest loss is your wheel that you got “right” after some use and starting fresh. That got me thinking , are others protecting their buffing wheels? I decided a cheap first step that is effective so please feel free to use the idea or chime in on your situation 👍

This cover is from Amazon and was for a fire pit I think …my situation is 2 units so square ish. Many configs of these cheap covers available.

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Don't forget the sign...you got to have the sign :D

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RedCrow said:
I've always thought cheap shower caps would be a good way to the protect the wheels. The elastic should make them fit reasonable snug, and they would be quick to get on and off. I never got around to trying it yet.
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They don't last long, tried it
 
I use to do the plastic bag thing and it worked. Nowadays I keep the buffers far away (opposite sides of the shop) from the grinders and I do most of my grinding outside. I've not had them covered and not had an issue in I couldn't even tell ya how long.
 
Horsewright said:
I use to do the plastic bag thing and it worked. Nowadays I keep the buffers far away (opposite sides of the shop) from the grinders and I do most of my grinding outside. I've not had them covered and not had an issue in I couldn't even tell ya how long.
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Proximity to the grinding is certainly the biggest issue đź‘Ť would love to have more separation.
 
Since I don't use the buffer daily I usually store wheels in a gallon ziploc bag, and in a drawer in other room. When buffer is left on motor I'll put the gallon ziploc bag over wheel and zip as much as possible closed. AND a different wheel for each buffing compound.
 
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