3 Step Lathe Buffing System

Just as good as the more expensive ones

I have the Beale system which I paid twice as much for and this one from Penn State Industries is just as good if not better. Extreme duty , solid materials. I highly recommend this piece.

Buffing makes the Difference

For many years I used the Hut Pen Finish and used a rag (usually Flannel) to buff the blank while it was spinning on the lathe. I finally invested in in a 3-wheel buffing system. While I managed to create a nice looking finish with my flannel rag, the 3-wheel system is a much better finish. The finish seems to be harder and I know that it lasts much longer. What I do is put my finish on, whether it is the Hut Pen finish or Turners Polish. I have my buffers on a 2nd lathe. I remove the mandrel from the lathe and start with the Red Tripoli wheel. I have the speed set at ~1500 rpm and I work each barrel until I have made full circle. I then repeat with the White Diamond and finish with the Carnauba. Once the wheels are loaded with compound, the carnauba will need additional loading before the other two. One additional note is that I do not use this system if I am using Renaissance Wax. With this finish, I use a single buffer mounted in my Jacobs Chuck.