quick change buffing wheels

[Lee Alkureishi]

Hi all,

Has anyone tried to make a quick-change system for swapping out buffing wheels? If so, can you point me in the right direction?

I'm thinking it might work to have a Jacobs Chuck holding a magnetic hex bit holder, and each buffing wheel has a hex shank (from a cheap drill bit set). But, there is a bit of slop between my shanks and the holder - not sure how much of a problem that could create...

Thanks for any advice you can offer,

Lee

 

[john lucas]

I just use the Don Pencil extension bar that threads on the lathe spindle and has a thread for the buffing wheels. All of wheels have mandrels so it's just a matter of putting the lathe in reverse, pull of the old wheel, put lathe in forward and the new one is on is seconds.

 

[ray hampton]

It mite work IF YOU use a small buffing wheel and use a live center in the tailstock, very lite touch on the wheel

 

[MichaelMouse]

The type in the upper right here exists as a 1/2" somewhere, but I can't remember exactly where. http://www.baylandproducts.com/storepro5/agora.cgi?product=Mandrels

Or fleabay if you care. http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-8-arbor-for-buffing-motor-/300849509028?pt=Power_Tools&hash=item460c0732a4

Though at the price, I would mount the buffs on their own mandrels and chuck them up as required.

 

[Lee Alkureishi]

Thanks for the tips everyone

Lee

 

[john lucas]

Go to the Rio Grande catalog and look at their buffing supplies. They have a tapered adaptor that might be adapted to wood lathes. It hold wheels that you simply spin on and off. I've often wondered if they work well. I do use that technique on my Dremel with the little tiny wheels.
http://www.riogrande.com/Category/Tools-and-Equipment/120/Polishing-and-Finishing/118

 

[john lucas]

I looked it up.
http://www.riogrande.com/Product/Arbor-for-Stack-Up-Buffs-Right-Side-Motor/333070

Then you can use any of their buffing wheels.
http://www.riogrande.com/Search/Buffing-wheels

 

[Jake_Debski]

I just use the Don Pencil extension bar that threads on the lathe spindle and has a thread for the buffing wheels. All of wheels have mandrels so it's just a matter of putting the lathe in reverse, pull of the old wheel, put lathe in forward and the new one is on is seconds.

I use the same set-up, it's quick and easy.

 

[Tom Hamilton]

Ditto - Don Pencil Extension Bar

I use the same set-up, it's quick and easy.

Ditto - Don Pencil Extension Bar is a great system, easy and quick.

I store mine in a drawer right behind the lathe so it's right there all the time. Convenience adds to it's ease of use.

 

[odie]

The basic Beale buffs are standard quick on/off.....matter of seconds for the change.

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Link to Beall buffing products:
http://www.bealltool.com/products/buffing/



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[Marvin Hasenak]

Here is my system. You can change out the wheels in a few seconds.

 

[odie]

Here is my system. You can change out the wheels in a few seconds.

Marvin.......That's terrific, and very ingenious. It's an inspiration to see others use their creative instincts, rather than to just buy stuff.

It's not really apparent from the photos, but how did you attach your buffing arbor to the spindle?

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[Marvin Hasenak]

The wood is threaded to fit the headstock. This is an older version, on version 2, I turned the shaft so that I could force a piece of PVC pipe on o the wood. The PVC pipe provides a lot more strength to the piece of maple.

It is not totally my idea, I saw a similar set up used on a motor shaft, so I made some like it to fit the threads on my lathes. I have also them made for disc sanders and various specialty mandrels. Saves a bundle on tooling costs.