will my bench grinder pull out enough power?

[gopedhead]

i dont think so, i buffed hard enough to bring a shine, just can't get the haze out or the scratches. i've been told to go bigger, that is why i'm thinking of the 12 inch loose cotton. i dont have 300 bux for a grinder. or buffer. if someone can link me to ebay w/ a good used one or new one, i'd appriciate it.

[bhhodges]

there is no possible way your going to be able to use this machine with a 10" or 12" wheel . when you use the 8" with no problems as you say---the grinder has to bog down if you press into the wheel with the item your buffing right??


bill

[gopedhead]

not noticable when i do press down on it, i dont press down lightly either , at least 10 pounds pressure.

[tomg552001]

The reason you probally cant get scratches out are you can't put enough pressure to get a good cut, and from my experience a haze can be caused with lack of speed and power aswell.

[gopedhead]

i think

[tomg552001]

2 amps is too little. It will work, but you'll buff faster, and more effectivly with a bigger buffer with the same wheels. I first started with a 2.4 amp grinder, and i couldnt put hardly any prssure on it without bogging. What kind of parts are you polishing?

[gopedhead]

where can i get a good grinder for a cheap price, under 50 bux. pereferably. (ebay maybe?) any brand suggestions

[tomg552001]

Caswell has a selection of buffers, or check out ebay. get something atleast 3/4HP and 8+ amps for your 8 inch wheels.....than get some extender shafts from caswell.

[tomg552001]

Also, remember you get what you pay for.....i have sure learned that the hard way! :P

[gopedhead]

i'm polishing smll parts. probalby area of. 2.5 x 4.5 inches....

less than that. the most of that part is: 1.5 x 2.5 inches.

if u're familiar w/ a goped, it's the part on the engine that holds the pullstart. its a plate.