The grinding wheel now spins at about 1750 rpm about half of what the motor spins at.
1750 rpm bench buffer.
All other similarly priced buffers that run at twice the speed which can make buffing difficult.
Lower speeds mean that metal being removed can be controlled better and reduces heat build up and bluing of a cutting edge being sharpened.
I took off a star for horsepower.
120 vac 60 hz.
Quality tools low prices.
Speed no load 1 750 rpm 8 buffer wheel diameter overall shaft length 22 1 2 8 low speed long shaft buffer 81 608 for polishing surfaces of woods metals plastics hardware rocks jewelry and more.
This 1 2 hp rikon buffer is perfect for polishing surfaces of woods metals plastics hardware rocks jewelry and more.
The metal grinder is great for sharpening knives show more.
Benchtop buffer features a powerful 3 4 hp motor to deliver effective polishing and buffing action at 3 450 rpm.
Product weight 16 90 lb.
3 4 diameter shaft arbor.
Benchtop tool features precision machined shaft and lubricated bearings for long life and reliable performance.
Large 1 diameter shafts extend 8 on either side and have a 5 8 threaded arbor on the ends.
In the short time i ve had the buffer appears to work well.
From some reading i ve done it seems i want something slower maybe in the 1750 rpm range or so.
Low speed buffer blake wilckens.
This versatile buffing system is equally at home in a cabinet shop or on a knifemaker s or gunsmith s bench.
It is excellent for maintaining sharp edges on chisels and blades putting buffed finishes on woodturnings or just keeping other shop hand tools and home furnishings in tip top rust free polished.
Motor is heavy duty tefc 1 h p 110v and runs at 1725 r p m.
Sharpening tools or general grinding work is made a bit easier and more exact with rikon s low speed 1 750 rpm variable speed bench grinders where other grinders operate at only a high 3 450 rpm.
Product length 18 in.
Shaft extends 6 15 16 beyond housing.
One year limited manufacturer s warranty.
6 3 amps for 3400 rpm 1hp 3 3 amps for 1720 rpm 1 2 hp 750w 370w.
This is not 1 2 horsepower.
Product width 7 1 2 in.
M20 x 2 5 shaft thread.
3450 rpm product height 7 1 2 in.
Extra long shafts extending out from the motor housing gives extra space for moving projects around the buffing wheel.
Sanding drums and buffs not included.
I ve done without a buffer until now as i m limited on space funds and experience but recently i m starting to think about adding one if i can find a decent one that s not too expensive.
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