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Buffing
Below are some quick tips for getting the most out
of your buffing wheel. Remember, there is no sub-
stitute for experience. Learning how to hold the
workpiece, how much pressure to apply, how to
move the workpiece against the wheel, and how
much compound to use requires a certain amount
of trial-and-error.
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Thoroughly clean all parts you plan to buff.
Dirt, oil, rust, paint, or other film must be
removed chemically or with water. Make sure
to dry off parts with a rag after cleaning.
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Apply buffing compounds in small amounts
at a time. Apply paste-type compounds with
a wand or directly to the part. For wax-based
polishing stick-type compounds, press the
compound on the wheel for a couple of sec-
onds while the machine is running. Avoid
using too much compound.
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Put your workpiece under the wheel when
you are loading the compound on the buffing
wheel. This way, you will catch any com-
pound that would normally be wasted on the
floor.
Model T10875 (Mfd. Since 01/15)
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To begin buffing, place your workpiece on
the tool rest and slowly feed it into the buffing
wheel. Hold the workpiece tightly at all times
while buffing. Placing one hand near the con-
tact point will give you better control.
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Keep buffing wheels raked out before each
use and when buildup gets heavy during use.
Raking means to clean the buffing wheels
with a wheel rake to remove built-up com-
pounds and metal particles. ALWAYS use
light pressure when raking wheels!
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Do not mix two different compounds on the
same wheel. For best results, use a separate
wheel for each compound.
•
Wear safety equipment when buffing. If the
buffer forces the workpiece out of your hand,
be prepared for it to come flying at you! Wear
safety glasses or a face shield and a heavy
leather apron. Also, wear a dust mask to pro-
tect your lungs from microscopic particulate
that will be flying off the wheel.
Always hold workpiece firmly against tool
rest while buffing. Failure to do so may cause
workpiece to be thrown from operator's
hands, causing personal injury.
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