Excellent Buffing System

I too had the same issue as Jonathan (a reviewer below) where the results were less than stellar until I "trimmed" the wheels. I used coarse sand paper glued to a block of wood. Same deal, fluff flying and floating all over my shop, but it made all the difference. Still, I have to drop a star on rating due to the fluff. Doesn't seem like I should have had to go through that step... Anway, once I figured out the correct technique and speed the results are awesome.

I really like this Buffing System

I am not so much a fan of the traditional wax finishes, I prefer a CA as they give a nice shine and protection to the pen. I tried the Buffing System with the waxes...WOW, was I surprised. The buffing action puts a shine like I have not seen on a non-CA finish. Now I can provide another quality finish on the pens. Side note, the wheels are labeled so you really can't make an error in the buffing sequence.

Great device, lousy instructions

Easy set up on the lathe according to instructions. Total failure at charging the wheels and buffing my bowls. Googled buffing and found several sites with videos of the process (all using the Beall system, and the PSI is the same but less expensive). The PSI instructions say to charge the wheels and buff at 3000 RPM, they neglect to tell you to "trim" the wheels. (One video spoke of a special tool - but most just said to use coarse sandpaper on a hard backing.)The recommended speeds for buffing with an 8" wheel ranged from 1200 to 1800. Trimmed the wheels with 80 grit sandpaper on a piece of scrap wood. Fur (or linen or cotton)flying all over the place. Got them reasonably smooth then tried charging them again. Voila, a good charge and a lovely result on my bowls. I suggest that PSI rewrite the instructions to suggest the trimming of the wheels, and the lower RPM. Not all of us have done our buffing on the lathe before (mine has been 'off-line" with a hand power buffer). I'm sold on the 3 step, now that I know how to use it. It has also lead me to buy, from another vendor, the Beall "bowl buffs" that also mount to the lathe in order to do the insides of bowls. I'm converted to using the lathe as a buffer, the variable speed allows for flexibility. And I'm sure that PSI will come up with those bowl buffs similar to the Beall - and a bit more economical. Best, Jon

PSI Buffing System

Great quality and a lot less expensive than the other one out there. Works like a champ. Your lathe needs to accomodate a MT#2 on the headstock or you will need an adaptor.

nice product

For now, this is good because it can be used on smaller lathes. I intend on using this system on a dedicated buffer.

Good Buff

I have used this product and find it, easy to use, does a great job and is well worth the money. The waxes that come with the kit are great. A great finish can be achieved with little effort. Mounts easily.

Next step in turning pens buffing system.

I have been turning pens for a couple of years, after I got the buffing system and the small can of the rembrandt wax, I am now going back to the earlier pens, breaking them down and buffing them again. They look wonderful.

3 step buffing system

I was amazed at the finish I achieved with the 3 step buffing system. I have tried several different things and this has been the best. I can achieve a glass like finish and I can use it on acrylics and woods. Great product I would highly recommend this product.

3 step Lathe buffing system

Buffing out a finish is an art. This system is well built and assembly takes only a few minutes. However, extreme care must be exercised when buffing out certain types of finishes which can easily melt if subjected to too much pressure or too much speed.

3 Step Lathe Polishing System

With the 3 different polishing wheels and the variable lathe speeds allows great results on multiple type surfaces. Warning be careful not to cross contaminate buffing wheels with the different polishing compounds I highly recommend this polishing system.