Can I use my DeWalt DW849 Buffer on Wheels?

[SilverFocusZX3 New User Find all posts View Profile Close SilverFocusZX3]

Hello everyone,

I am a noob here and to metal polishing but a huge auto enthusiast who has to know how to do everything himself haha. My question is I have a DeWalt DW849 Buffer that will reach speeds of 3000 rpms and was wondering if there is a way I could use this to polish my Aluminum wheels back up.



This is what I have now I was wondering if there is a way to use this and attach buffing wheels to it? One of the problems I see right now is that it uses a 5/8" spindle thread. Any help would be greatly appreciated I have tried searching but have had no luck right now.

The Specifications for these is:
Amps 8.0 AC Amps
Max Watts Out 1,400 W
No Load Speed 0-1,000/0-3,000 rpm
Spindle Thread 5/8"-11
Spindle Lock Yes
Tool Length 17.3 "
Tool Weight 8.25 lbs

[mpierich Metal Finishing Guru Find all posts View Profile Close mpierich]

Re: Can I use my DeWalt DW849 Buffer on Wheels?

3,000 is a good rpm. You might be able to use the edges of regular buffing wheels as sold on here. They have 5/8" bore (among others) but you shaft might not be long enough to accept one with a nut to hold it on.

BTW, shouldn't go much over 4" diameter wheel or it'll get away from you...

[mcaswell ******* Inc Founder Find all posts View Profile Close mcaswell]

Re: Can I use my DeWalt DW849 Buffer on Wheels?

This adapter will help you out:

http://www.caswellplating.com/buffs/grinderadapter.html

[SilverFocusZX3 New User Find all posts View Profile Close SilverFocusZX3]

Re: Can I use my DeWalt DW849 Buffer on Wheels?

This adapter will help you out:

http://www.caswellplating.com/buffs/grinderadapter.html

Wow I been looking through your online catalog for something like this and never saw that. Thank you very much for the link. Do you also think that a 4" Diameter is the most I should use and remember I am a beginner to metal polishing.

Also, must saw awesome customer service so far hopefully I can place an order tonight.

[rides20 Amateur Metal Finisher Find all posts View Profile Close rides20]

Re: Can I use my DeWalt DW849 Buffer on Wheels?

HELL YEAH!!!! I have that polisher AND adaptor and that's what I used entirely on the R1 wheels I did! It's perfect. Just be careful when it grabs...that adaptor can do huge damage!

[pickleboy Metal Finishing Guru Find all posts View Profile Close pickleboy]

Re: Can I use my DeWalt DW849 Buffer on Wheels?

This adapter will help you out:

http://www.caswellplating.com/buffs/grinderadapter.html

that adapter and a 4.5" grinder is a wonderful tool that i am using the heck out of right now to polish a stainless tool box for a diesel truck. i use 6" wheels and it is the whip.

[berndog New User Find all posts View Profile Close berndog]

Re: Can I use my DeWalt DW849 Buffer on Wheels?

Thats what I use with 10" vented airway wheels,no adapter & i do all wheels with that machine

[chaotik New User Find all posts View Profile Close chaotik]

Re: Can I use my DeWalt DW849 Buffer on Wheels?

when using that adaptor or anything like it (especially when i do drive rims on a semi), I slip a piece of rubber heater hose (with just a big enough inside diameter) over it to protect the surface I am working on.

Dragging that thing on your piece will cause some damage.

MIKE

[alabama_lowlife Amateur Metal Finisher Find all posts View Profile Close alabama_lowlife]

Re: Can I use my DeWalt DW849 Buffer on Wheels?

can you put more than one wheel on that adapter?

[pickleboy Metal Finishing Guru Find all posts View Profile Close pickleboy]

Re: Can I use my DeWalt DW849 Buffer on Wheels?

can you put more than one wheel on that adapter?

you can if you supply a longer bolt. it is a standard 1/2-20 thread i think.

[eastsidesanjo New User Find all posts View Profile Close eastsidesanjo]

Re: Can I use my DeWalt DW849 Buffer on Wheels?

oh **** your here too huh ?

its me chromie from the jet lol
small world huh

time to polish your wheels huh ?
i just got some new chrome 19's not as dished as yours but they chrome