Buffing Question

[stuw]

I'm in the process of building a buffer from a fan blower motor out of a furnace.

Its a 3 speed motor, black wire is high, 1075 rpms, blue is medium which I'm guessing is around 850 rpms, and the red is low and I have no idea what speed that is, but will probably never need it to go that slow so its a non issue.

I'm going to wire it to basically a single throw double pole switch, and every thing tests out at this point.

I need to order the shaft extension, and buffing pads, I'm just not sure what compound to get. This is my first try at buffing so any help would be great, thanks,
Stu

[KingCavalier]

Stu, you and I always seem to be around the place in our learning. I'm building my buffer next week. I bought the Menzerna 3167 fine and the 3186 medium from SM. They are calling the the medium pink and the fine brown, it's not brown, it's green. It looks nothing like the picture on the SM website.

SA

[jeff crisp]

I use to polish after 2000 grit wet and dry with medium and then fine mezerna. I often polish after 1200 now but start with a course compound. I get the same result but in about a third of the time.

Jeff.

[stuw]

Thanks for the info guys. It looks like Mezerna is the product I need. I notice LMII sells that one also.

King, I'll post a pic later when I get my creation done, still a few things to tweek.

Thanks once again
Stu