killerbanshee Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 I'm trying to get set up for polishing. I want to buy a bench grinder and use it for polishing and grinding when need be (just change wheels when needed). I was wondering what some of you guys use for your own setups. I know I need a bench grinder with at least 3/4 hp and 3500 rpm or more (correct if I'm wrong) and some polishing wheels. I'm still in the research stage on all this stuff. I'd also like to know what is reccomended for use on the initial sanding. I'd rather not do it by hand..lol Mainly what I'm after is some good specs on a grinder and polishing/sanding stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakar Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 I'm trying to get set up for polishing. I want to buy a bench grinder and use it for polishing and grinding when need be (just change wheels when needed). I was wondering what some of you guys use for your own setups. I know I need a bench grinder with at least 3/4 hp and 3500 rpm or more (correct if I'm wrong) and some polishing wheels. I'm still in the research stage on all this stuff. I'd also like to know what is reccomended for use on the initial sanding. I'd rather not do it by hand..lol Mainly what I'm after is some good specs on a grinder and polishing/sanding stuff. if u go with a bench grinder u have to get the lil extentions they sell so your wheels not so close to the grinder .u can get them any place i think ebay even gotem but they work great good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killerbanshee Posted May 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 if u go with a bench grinder u have to get the lil extentions they sell so your wheels not so close to the grinder .u can get them any place i think ebay even gotem but they work great good luck Good info. Def going with a bench grinder. Mainly just looking for any info I can get. The first thing I want to polish is my stock clutch cover while my engine is apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midlifecrisis Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 I will check with my old man, he now lives in the philippines, so it might take a few days to get back to you. He is a metalurgist by trade, and did polishing for years. If anyone knows a good setup, he'll know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulvafan537240 Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 i use a 8" bench grinder/buffer. one side is for a grinding wheel and the other is spaced out about 6" for a buffing wheel. a bench buffer is only half of it though. youll need a dremel or pnuematic die grinder for the hard to reach areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austin Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 Ive got a craftsman buffer with different wheels on both sides, for two different kinds of compounds, set up on a heavy stand. That way I dont have to switch wheels all the time. For aluminum youll need tripoli and white rouge compounds. I get all my polishing stuff from eastwood.com theyve got about all you need. One thing I do know is that polishing takes alot of power so if your deciding between two buffers, get the one with more power, youll be glad you did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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