can I use a die grinder with a buffing wheel? hazy reflection questions too

[soccergk]

I dont have the funds to purchase a bench machine, i can get a die grinder and use the bit attatchment with a buffing whe and rouge. will this get the job done? I finished one wheel up to 3000 grit and the reflection is cloudy. will it buff out to a mirror finish?

[mpierich]

Originally Posted by soccergk

I dont have the funds to purchase a bench machine, i can get a die grinder and use the bit attatchment with a buffing whe and rouge. will this get the job done? ?

Too fast, unless you get a variable speed model - and then it prolly wouldn't have the guts to turn a 4" wheel. Use a drill or flex shaft.

I finished one wheel up to 3000 grit and the reflection is cloudy. will it buff out to a mirror finish?

Yep, it sure should.

[soccergk]

with the air one you can control the speed. i thought a drill wouldnt be fast enough?

[Rasper]

Yes. I use an air die grinder with a two inch wheel and it works fine for small pieces.

Richard

[mpierich]

Originally Posted by soccergk

with the air one you can control the speed. i thought a drill wouldnt be fast enough?

If you can slow it down and still have enough power, it will work. But normal fixed die grinder speeds run the risk of exploding a decent-sized wheel. The safety factor is up to the operator.

A drill is fast enough for what you want to do.