"Keith Young" wrote: (clip) It would be ideal if the motor was not too
powerfull so as to stop or slow down rather than flick the object from my
hand.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
If you use a "wimpy" motor for that reason, you will be constantly slowing
it down as you work. I would find that annoying--better to learn to avoid
catches. Some people install a net behind the buffing wheel, so the bowl is
recovered easily and safely.