Pipe Refurb Equipment Question

newfie · Aug 25, 2015

I have a line on a bench buffer and didn't realize there were so many types of wheel, single stiched vs spiral stiched, sisal vs cotton. Etc
What do I need? Uber-noob question I know, but there it is.

jpmcwjr · Aug 25, 2015

There are recent threads on that very subject, covering a lot more than just wheel types.

newfie · Aug 25, 2015

Thanks, I'll look again. Saw one with pics as a guide but didn't explain wheel types and materials.

danielplainview · Aug 25, 2015

Here is a link. It started off about waxing but there is some great info on buffers, pads, etc.
http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/waxing-amp-buffing-made-easy

newfie · Aug 25, 2015

Thanks Dave. That was the one I looked through, and missed a couple of things, one was this from Phil:

+++1 on using only loose sewn wheels for applying carnauba wax

And the other was the link to Steve Laug's blog.
So, since nobody has mentioned sisal wheels or any other materials I'll ass-u-me plain cotton wheels are the way to go
Again, cheers!
Jamie

ssjones · Aug 25, 2015

Yep, you want cotton. Sisal is for metal. I get sewn for white diamond and loose for carnuba wax.

ssjones · Aug 25, 2015

I get my pads from Jestco Supply

rcstan · Aug 25, 2015

Al, a Sissal wheel and a light touch is what we use to freshen, clean and otherwise de-crud blasted and rusticated estates at SPC......

ssjones · Aug 25, 2015

I don't recommend a sisal wheel in the hands of an amateur. Sisal was made for cutting metal with an aggressive compound.

rcstan · Aug 25, 2015

Very true. We use it dry. And stay off the stem, obviously.

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