will my bench grinder pull out enough power?

[gopedhead]

pleasure all the way. i'm only 16 years old. i just want to know how to get this piece of metal to shine like chrome, i would love to have that gift. but i think the only way to make it polished like chrome is to invest.

[skiddz]

Not necessarily. The polishing I've been doing for the past few weeks has all been done with a Makita 1/2" drill, a flex shaft and my Dremel. Granted, I've just about worn out the drill but with *GOOD* wheels/buffs/bobs from Caswell and a good selection of compounds, I've had good results. This forum and the active participants have been a great help as well.

A few folks on an ATV forum I participate in have asked me if I'd polish things for them. I just "sold" my 1st job and will be getting parts in about a week. (as well as a new Jet buffing machine) Who knows what might happen in your case? Someone might see your work and ask if you could do the same for them.

[artp]

Ok now I'm really confused so I'll jump in. I was about to plop down $199 dollars for a Baldar 762r grinder/buffer at Amazon.com It's a 1/2 hp but only draws 3.4 amps. I know this is a good product but from what I have been reading it won't handle the job. I might as well look at Harbor Freight for one of their knock offs at 1/2 the price. If it isn't going to work why pay more? I mainly want to buff old brass lamps etc. As far as the grinder I think any cheepo would take care of that. Besides the speed is too fast to sharpen shop tools. Any comments?

skiddz:A few folks on an ATV forum I participate in have asked me if I'd polish things for them. I just "sold" my 1st job and will be getting parts in about a week........

did you get it off of planet sand?

[skiddz]

I know it wasn't planet sand 'cuz I've never been there. I *think* it was bansheehq.com, but don't hold me to that. I participate in 3 or 4 ATV forums pretty regularly so it's hard to keep 'em all straight.