Buffer

Brett,

Donnet flannel 12"

Use the tan Mensurna Clay Bar from Grizzly.

Don't use liquid polish on the wheel.

You got the right motor speed set up for the 12".

Good luck you should love the results once you figure out the pressure for cutting and polishing while not building too much heat.

Rick
 
cutter said:
OK , I'll put it in baby talk. Are you finishing your cues in epoxy, 2 part auto, super glue,UV acrylic, UV poly, water based urethane.
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Thanks for the better reply I have a few in mind epoxy, auto clear and ca. Thanks for any info
 
venison-slayer said:
Thanks for the better reply I have a few in mind epoxy, auto clear and ca. Thanks for any info
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Why I asked is because different finishes require different compounds. The three you mention are quite different in hardness.
So doing 3 finishes will probably require tweaking.
As earlier posted, the menzerna stuff from grizzley is a good starting point for auto finish, but menzerna makes a whole lot of more specific compounds.
http://menzernausa.com/menzerna-products.htm
https://www.jescar.com/product-category/polishingbuffingandfinishing/solid-bar-compound/
You are off to a good start with the slower rpm buffer. Make sure you get end flanges for the buffing wheels.
Liquid polishes can be used with the wheel, but you have to put them on the cue first and spread them around.
Stay away from glazes. They are just a temp. shine
Always look at your cues from different angles. I find direct sunlight to be the best for critical evaluation. Don't be afraid to use a magnifying glass. It will help you see where you are.
 
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You should also look at www.stewmac.com and then search for buffer.

He makes a killer buffer that turns at 750 rpm for guitars and uses 14 inch buffing wheels. I bought the Caswell 1100 rpm buffer and wish I had found this before I purchased.
 
I use three different compounds after the final sanding. All three are from Grizzly and I'm very happy with them. The main item I would look at is how easy is to change wheels, as the correct way is to only use the same buffer wheel with the same compound... cross contamination is not a good thing. With only one buffer motor, it means lots of changing back and forth as time goes on. My advice is to get one that can mount two wheels, and a stepped pulley so you can control the speed easier. Also wipe down the cue with a cloth before moving to the next wheel, different cloth for each compound. I wish I had the room to have a separate buffer for each step...:D
Dave
 
I haven't heard anyone mention skipping the buffer entirely and just using a regular hand held automotive paint buffer. I've buffed with every system out there and settled on a Makita polisher with waffle type buffing pads and 3M or Menzerna compounds and polishes. I strapped the buffer upside down on a cheap padded stool which I take outside to use, eliminating all the dust in the shop. If you need it you can always buff your car too. Buffers are messy things.
 
Paul Dayton said:
I haven't heard anyone mention skipping the buffer entirely and just using a regular hand held automotive paint buffer. I've buffed with every system out there and settled on a Makita polisher with waffle type buffing pads and 3M or Menzerna compounds and polishes. I strapped the buffer upside down on a cheap padded stool which I take outside to use, eliminating all the dust in the shop. If you need it you can always buff your car too. Buffers are messy things.
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I tried one, using the lathe like Scott Gracio showed in a picture awhile back. Couldn't get the hang of it. I never thought of the stool trick though.... Good idea.
Dave
 
I turn the cue in the lathe at around 75 to 100 rpm and use a variable speed, 13" automotive polisher. I've had pretty good luck buffing both UV and automotive finishes in this manner.

Dick
 
The buffer described by Rick has made the difference in my cue finish. Polishing with paper and creams while spinning the cue will always leave circular scratches that can be seen in bright light.

The buffer with the 12 inch wheels takes away those scratches and makes the finish like a light tube.

I use a shop Fox buffer unit from grizzly with my own motor....

Kim
 
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