i picked this up CHEAP, it came with the super heavy and sturdy stand, i sanded and painted it, but even with the cost of the paint, i'm still in it dirt cheap, so i couldn't p*** it up. (at some point i will grind down the edges of the C profile beam so it looks better) from what i've learned, they were primarily used for dental applications, but it is a dual speed; 1,725 and 3,450 rpm's, so it should work well for polishing parts, and with the base this one has, you can really lean into it if you need to. anyone else using one or know anything good or bad about them?
Not familiar with the brand, but that's a pretty light-duty buffer at only 1/4 HP. Nice that it's two speed, the lower speed will be great for buffing plastic, but for metal don't try to swing anything larger than about 6" buff and expect to take some time doing it. My home buffer is a 1.5 HP Baldor, which works fairly well. The commercial guys use 3 HP and up units.
yeah, that's what i thought, but for me at home, it would only be used for light duty stuff like trim pieces, so it shouldn't(?) be a problem...
Stick with smaller buffs (I'd recommended no larger than 4") on metal and it should be OK. Having the right buffs and compounds for the material will make a big difference in how well it performs.
I nominate @tred for both the best HAMB signature and the coolest avatar photo. Damn, I gotta find me one of those Firestone signs before I die!
It is not a Red Wing brand polisher. That is the series of motor, offered by Handler. Handler is the brand. http://handlermfg.com/redwing/jewelry-industrial-polishing-grinding If you search by that, you will find results:
These lathes are used in dental labs. I have used one for 38 years. Sometimes mine is on all day. You can get tapered chucks to hold the rag wheel. Any questions just ask. Also a Jacobs will work on the right side. You should pound any chuck on with a piece of wood between the chuck and the hammer since it is pretty easy to bend the motors shaft.
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