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Building Tips and technical articles. => Paint and finishing => Topic started by: Allan Perret on May 13, 2011, 02:36:38 PM
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Been looking for something for some time now. Saw this item at Harbor Freight.
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-inch-pneumatic-polisher-kit-99934.html
For $30 (what I paid in the local store) thought I'd give it a try, fully expecting it to be too fast / aggressive for model work.
I was sure I would try it out and end up returning it.
But, its a keeper. #^
Small and compact enough for easy control, weighs about 1.75 lb. It has a built in speed valve, and by using that and regulating air supply down to 40psi, you can get the rpm down around 100~200, and it maintains the torque so it doesnt stall out. Has 2 different foam pads and a wool pad, all velcro attachment. Those are also available as a seperate kit. ($12 in my store). I use rubbing compound with the coarse pad, polishing compound with the fine pad, and swirl remover with the wool pad. Works great.
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Cool, Allan. Nice tip.
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I will soon have one of these, Allan! Thanks for the tip. (Should also work well on instruments! ;D)
Will
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Great tip Allan ! I love it, need a new gadget. #^