handy tip on buffing ! from the Camp Wounded Dog Workshop

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  1. Bruce Kuda

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    you dont have to invest a fortune in buffing equipment if you only have a few projects-- here's a set up I made for getting into nooks and crannies that my big buffing wheels can't do--

    dont throw out those old blue jeans-- denim is a sturdy material that will make excellent buffing wheels-- mark and cut circles out of the old jeans-- I use a little shot of spray adhesive in the center of each to hold them together until I set the axel in place-- I use a 1/4 20 carriage bolt and a couple large washers on each side-- screw the nut down as tight as you can then peen the thread behind the nut to keep the nut from rotating loose and from unraveling the pad -- making sure your fabric circles are as concentric as possible gives a better tool-- but if you do have some eccentric swabs you can always cut them back into line-- as always-- any home made thing is the responsibility of the builder to make sure its safe !! ~~ a tip from the Camp Wounded Dog Workshop !!

     
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    @Bruce Kuda

    A fantastic tip and great video.

    Just one question, when buffing do you wear the jockstrap to stop yourself from squeaking? :lol:

    Regards Jeremy
     
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    Great idea.

    thanks for sharing. I’d be inclined to wear some ear defenders too if you’re going to use the drill for longer than a minute or two. A bench grinder / polisher is normally quiet but a drill is bound to get on your nerves after a while!
     
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    Just one question, when buffing do you wear the jockstrap to stop yourself from squeaking? :lol:

    Regards Jeremy[/QUOTE]

    well when the shine starts to come out in all its glory it can be exciting in a sick twisted way--- lol
     
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    yes ear plugs or muffs when doing a lot of polishing with your drill-- I only use it for little nooks and crannys-- I have big buffers for larger jobs !!

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    What a great tip! Now if only I can get SWMBO to cut out the fabric circles.....
    :-k
     
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    @george
    A box of chocolates works wonders ;)
     
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    Yeah.... never thought about that....:mrgreen:
     

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