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For Machines Mfd Since 1/21
South Bend Tools
Model SB1493
O P E R A T I O N
Figure 12. Cutting and polishing strokes.
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(Right Side View)
Polishing Stroke
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Cutting Stroke
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Selecting
Buffing Wheels
• Keep buffing wheels raked out before each
use and when buildup gets heavy during use
Raking means to clean buffing wheels with
a wheel rake to remove built-up compounds
and metal particles ALWAYS use light
pressure when raking wheels!
• Do not mix two different compounds on same
wheel For best results, use a separate wheel
for each compound
• Always use an upward stroke with heavy
to moderate pressure for cutting Use a
downward stroke with light pressure for
polishing (see Figure 12)
• Wear safety equipment when buffing If
polisher forces workpiece out of your hand,
be prepared for it to come flying at you!
Wear safety glasses or a face shield and
a heavy leather apron Also, wear a dust
mask to protect your lungs from microscopic
particulate that will be flying off wheel
Use caution when polishing plated metals;
there is a chance that thinly-plated materials
could be damaged. Light pressure is all that is
needed for quality work.
Buffing wheels are available for most types of
metals, some woods, and for different stages
in the buffing process Below are pictures and
descriptions of common wheel types
Only use buffing wheels with a wheel speed
rating higher than RPM of buffer.
Loose Domet
Full sheets of domet
flannel without any
stitch webbing for final
polishing Designed
specifically for polishing
guitars, drums, and
other instruments made
of wood
Loose Muslin
Soft feather-edged
muslin stitched together
near the center leaves
the outer edge to
provide a wide angle,
fine polishing surface
Perfect for polishing
stainless steel, chrome,
gold or silver
Airway Hard
Made of 100% cotton
sheets that are treated
to stiffen the material
Pleats in the material
help hold compound
These are great for
rough cutting plastics
and initial polishing a
wide variety of metals
