Cheap Chinese buffer with a DC motor and an SCR controller. Probably not gonna give you the torque you need, but for $20 have at it til the controller fries out.
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Yes, we'll see how long it lasts. I won't be doing any major projects with it, or using it very often so it may last a while.
Totally get it... I have several caches of tools. Some I use in my workshop, some live in the garage, and others I carry around in my vehicle. The cheaper Harbor Freight tools are good for infrequent use,
I just checked and its been picked up by the carrier in China. I hope it makes it to the west coast before Newsom bans trucks altogether.
Buffers are like reamers, to be used judiciously if at all. In estate pipes, in honest ads, over-buffing is a frequent kind of wear mentioned. Though in restoring pipes it is sometimes necessary.
I've confined myself to hand buffing and polishing, but I'm not after a new-pipe look. Little signs of use, even wear, looks good to me.
Our member here, brad, has a shoe polishing buffer that works and I think doesn't take the stamping off the pipes.
I'd say, proceed cautiously to not overdo it.
I've confined myself to hand buffing and polishing, but I'm not after a new-pipe look. Little signs of use, even wear, looks good to me.
Our member here, brad, has a shoe polishing buffer that works and I think doesn't take the stamping off the pipes.
I'd say, proceed cautiously to not overdo it.
Pending if you live near one but harbor freight has some nice buffer wheels that wont break the bank