Buffing System

[Bernie Weishapl]

Well was kinda surprised when the mailman came today and I guess would be a gloat. It seems my son had ordered this from Woodcraft in Virginia before Christmas. Well as luck would have it they were out but would order him one. Well I guess it didn't come in until two weeks ago. So he got it packed up and I got it today. It is a Beall Buffing system. I had a 1725 rpm 1/3 hp motor so it worked out great. Got it mounted and tried it out. All I can say is wow. I tried it on a scrap piece of walnut. That a a little satin lacquer or poly and man oh man does it shine.

[Neal Addy]

Congrats, Bernie!

I'm sure you've heard to hang on to those pieces. Let me tell you from experience... they mean it!

One moment you are happily buffing away, the next moment... IT'S GONE!!! :eek:

[Jason Slutsky]

Congrats, Bernie!

I'm sure you've heard to hang on to those pieces. Let me tell you from experience... they mean it!

One moment you are happily buffing away, the next moment... IT'S GONE!!! :eek:

I also have one of these Bernie and I love it. Mine shed a lot of fiber and lint the first few times I used it but has slowed down a lot.

Like Neal said, hang on tight. Beale recommends about 2000ish on the rpms. I buff at 1850 and have sent a couple pieces flying.

[Jim Ketron]

Yep Takes a while to learn how to hold them right, then sometimes it will still throw one:mad: you might want to look at the bowl buffs too!
I love mine!

[Neal Addy]

I've only flown one so far. I call it the "NASCAR bowl" (it hit the wall). Didn't shatter it but it put a nice crack in one face.

Best advice I know is never let it grab an edge in the direction of the spin. Hold the bowl with the rim/opening facing down. Rim up is the best way to achieve launch.

[John Hart]

Hot Diggity! Way cool Bernie!:)

[Travis Stinson]

One moment you are happily buffing away, the next moment... IT'S GONE!!! :eek:

And the sound that makes...................:eek:

[Corey Hallagan]

Way to go Bernie and congrats!!

corey

[Bob Hallowell]

Bernie You will love it. I got mine for Christmas and the first time I used it I looked like a snowman!

Bob

Ps. you can pick up a bowl buff set that screws right in the same mandrel for $38 or so at woodcraft

[Neal Addy]

Bernie, if you haven't already seen it check out the Beall buff video on Woodcraft's site. J.R. Beall shows how it's done. Worth a watch.

http://www.woodcraft.com/videos.aspx

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Congrats Bernie! And....as everyone else has said......if you ain't careful......Now you see it .....Now you don't!

[Steve Schlumpf]

Bernie - you are going to love it! Had mine for about 2 months now and love the difference it makes on a finish! Have to second Jim's suggestion of picking up a couple of bowl buffs - you'll be glad you did!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Thanks everyone. Yep I asked what sizes to get and have already made out a order for Monday. Yes it does make a difference. I couldn't believe the difference on the little birdhouses I did tonight using the buff and the first ones I did without. Yep kinda figured it is like my buff I use for clock work. Same thing with it now you see it now you don't.

[Jason Slutsky]

I came up with a new idea for an accessory for the Beale buff. Just set up right behind your lathe.

55634

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Jason...that'll work but you have to mount it upside down...and be standing in it. The bank shots off the floor, walls or ceiling are disasterous!:D

[Skip Spaulding]

Bernie, Nice to get a great gift like that a little late. Kind of keeps the Season going! Will be looking for your 1st polished pics! Skip