buffing

This Article is now available to download. https://www.penturners.org/resources/sanding-polishing-basics.486/ Introduction I thought I would provide some insights I've gleaned about sanding, now that we have this forum. I have gone through the process of learning how to properly sand for the...

I have several buffing wheels and parts from Don Pencil. Most of it is new and in the package. Please look at the pictures-what you see is what you get. The mandrel is threaded for 1 1/4 " X 8 TPI. It could work on other lathes with an adapter, but one is not included-it only comes with the...

Am I missing something? Can't I use my cheapie HF wheels on a threaded shaft in a Jacobs chuck with 2 or 3 wheels on it?? Seems like EEE (or whatever the equivalent color rouge is) on one, plastic polish (or rouge) on one and clean on the third accomplishes the same thing?? I turn 99% of my...

Ok I need some advice on the do's and don't of finishing mammoth tooth pens. What's the procedure and what is the finishing technique for it?

I have a small VS Buffer that uses 3'' or 4" buffs on a tapered spindle. This type of spindle will only accept buffing wheels with a "pinhole". I am seeking to upgrade the buffs, but have found that a 1/2" hole is the smallest available (at Caswell, for example). Does anyone know a source for...

http://www.pennstateind.com/store/pro-buff-system.html My Mother-in-Law gave me this Penn State Pro buffer as a Christmas gift. It was a great thought as she has watched me stop turning, pop out the Beall Chuck, pop in the buffing mandrel, then undo the process. This is very time consuming and...

I am very new to pen turning, I have only turned one pen so far, I've got about $100.00 worth of products coming mail order tomorrow.:biggrin: Here's my problem: I turned a Tycoon pen, used purple heart, which after I had the blanks cut and tubes glued in I was told purple heart doesn't...

I have been lurking in cyberspace on this forum for a while reading many great articles and learning much. I have not turned a pen yet since I am practicing my finishing on scrap pieces of cherry. I have an issue I have been unable to fix even after searching the forums for a few hours. I...