I have a
Baldor 1253 (3hp 3ph) buffer that I control with a variable frequency drive in order to get variable speed.
I just purchased all new 12" buffing wheels from Caswell and after I installed the sewn ones on one side (5) and the loose cotton ones (5) on the other, the machine vibrates like crazy. I tried raking them to get them more true (they have a bit of visable run out) visably and it is better, but it is still far from OK. I tired buffing at low speeds and you can feel the wheels pulse on the high spots. Raking helped a bit, but I can't seem to get the wheels trued up. Any suggestions? I can't spin much above 1000 RPM before it gets really violent and the machine used to be vibration free with the old (well worn) wheels.
Thanks,
-Joe