Buffer questions

My question is I got a buffer and I wanna if its ok to use it for blade restores

What kind of buffer are you talking about?

I have a harbor freight 6 inch buffer that's 3500 rpm which is to fast but I put 4 inch spiral seen wheels on

Hopefully some of the other guys will chime in, but that seem to be too fast.

A buffer can take plating off fast if it moves too fast or is too abrasive, either or both. Even a small Dremel can do damage because plating is very thin.

What are you restoring? Straight razors? DE razors?

The short answer is yes, but.... I recommend a slower model. A fast buffer moves pretty quickly and you won't be able to use a few compounds as effectively as with a slower buffer.

That said, overheating is not a problem as long as you are on top of it. Metal is not plastic and is not as heat averse.

I'm restoring straight razors I've never tried DE

(07-18-2012, 06:23 PM)Tylerbrycen Wrote: I'm restoring straight razors I've never tried DE

You'll be fine. Smaller wheels mean less sfpm anyway. Just keep a close eye on the heat level and dunk it in water often.

Gents, while this discussion is well beyond my ken, I am always amazed at the depth of knowledge we have here at The Shave Nook.