HI Bill,
I have two motors - one at 3600 rpm and one at 1800 rpm. I use the 4" Beall buffs with the high speed motor and the larger 8/9" buffs with the slower. I find it easier to buff off of the lathe, and have had a much lower loss rate since I added the 3600 rpm motor for the small buffs.
George
"Bill Gooch" wrote in message ...
I use the single buff system on a grinder turning at 3750, appreciate that that is too fast and I plan on buying a voltage reducer gadget to turn the speed down. Meanwhile (usually means quite a while as I procrastinate) I've lost more than a few nice bowls as their edge catches and they get thrown to the far side of the garage. Usually hold the bowls in a death grip but occasionally, as happened yesterday with a beautiful piece of oak which is now firewood, one gets away.

Question has anyone fashioned any kind of catcher for the Bell system. I've been thinking of trying to rig up a blanket or something that might save the bowls if they get away on me. (Arthritis in my fingers is what I'll blame all this on). Would appreciate any other guidance on this issue.

Does anyone use the White Diamond compound and Carnauba Wax while the bowl is still on the lathe? If so how do you apply the compound --- if I don't take the bowl off the lathe it ain't going anywhere....

All the best to one and all for 2005.


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Bill Gooch

Kemptville, ON.