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| Author: | SStallings [ Wed Jan 23, 2008 1:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Buffing Alternatives |
I build 2 or 3 guitars a year and need an economical way to buff out bridges with Menerza. What do people suggest? There are fairly cheap buffers out there (1/3 hp). Is that the way to go or are there other suggestions. Thanks |
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| Author: | Dave-SKG [ Wed Jan 23, 2008 2:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buffing Alternatives |
SStallings wrote: I build 2 or 3 guitars a year and need an economical way to buff out bridges with Menerza. What do people suggest? There are fairly cheap buffers out there (1/3 hp). Is that the way to go or are there other suggestions. Thanks http://www.Stewmac.com they sell buffing pads that you can attach to your drill. I have tried many methods and like the good old buffing wheel the best. I have a smaller one (not setup yet) for doing just frets...but since it's not up and running I can't comment on that.But suppose you could dedicate a small one to bridges...why not? |
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| Author: | KenH [ Wed Jan 23, 2008 2:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buffing Alternatives |
Your local Ace Hardware sells cotton buffing pads that mount in your drill also. These are about 6" in diameter and there are several weights available. The drill mounting assembly is sold separately, but the whole rig is around $10. They are the perfect size for bridges but you will work yourself to death to try to buff a whole guitar with them. |
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| Author: | Guest [ Wed Jan 23, 2008 2:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buffing Alternatives |
Dave...what-in-the-name-of-everything-holy.... made you chose your avatar? long |
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| Author: | Bob Long [ Wed Jan 23, 2008 5:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buffing Alternatives |
I use my drill press rigged with buffs and it really works pretty well. One thing to remember is, unless your drill press is heavy duty, using it for buffing could shorten it's life-span... Drill presses really aren't meant to be used that way. Oh... thanks Dave, for changing you avatar. The new one is much nicer!  long |
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| Author: | Hesh2 [ Wed Jan 23, 2008 5:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buffing Alternatives |
And micro-mesh pads will shine up a bridge, pins chucked in the cordless drill too, very nicely and only cost something like $10. |
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| Author: | gozierdt [ Wed Jan 23, 2008 5:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buffing Alternatives |
I use an auto buffer (similar to an electric drill, but with a right angle head), with both wool and sponge applicators. I think the right angle drive makes it a lot easier to control the buffing. It's more expensive than just using my drill, but I feel it's worth it. I've found a good source for the hardware is http://www.autobodystore.com/. I've bought my spray guns and polishers from them. I use Meguiars for the polishing compounds, since they are available locally. |
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| Author: | Arnt Rian [ Wed Jan 23, 2008 6:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buffing Alternatives |
I just use my regular Stewmac buffer, with a wheel that is only used for this of course. |
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| Author: | LoftonHarris [ Wed Jan 23, 2008 7:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buffing Alternatives |
If you have a Dremel you can buy little cotton buffing pads for it that should do the job. I use these with polishing compound to dress up frets. These are NOT the felt disks...they'll burn right through your wood. Just one more idea for the mix. Attachment: Dremel pad.jpg Otherwise I use a buffing arbor I bought from StewMac after trying various random orbit polishers with different polishing pads. I too only build a couple of guitars a year but I buff the entire body (but not the bridge). IMHO it's safer to hold the guitar to the buffing wheel than to hold the buffer to the guitar. Safer for the guitar, that is! I agonized over the decision to purchase the buffer and once I got it, I have no regrets. I suppose I could invest in another buffing wheel and use it to shine my shoes. That is, if I ever got around to shining my shoes. |
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| Author: | Greg [ Wed Jan 23, 2008 11:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buffing Alternatives |
I like the effect of steel wool to "buff" the bridge. Start with coarse (0) and go to super fine (000 or 0000). Not as glossy as buffing. Simple and cheap. |
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