Denster Posted March 10, 2009 Report Posted March 10, 2009 Scott Just paypaled you for one of the rotary burnishers. Dennis
Members Rayban Posted March 10, 2009 Members Report Posted March 10, 2009 The rotary ones shouldn't turn any faster than 1750 RPM's right? 3500 would be too fast? Raybanwww.rgleather.net
Members DeuceTrinal Posted March 10, 2009 Author Members Report Posted March 10, 2009 (edited) That's what I've heard, though I haven't tried high speed myself. You definitely risk burning the leather if it's spinning fast and/or you are pushing hard, but I imagine it will vary depending on the leather and what compound you are using to slick the edges as well. The diameter of the burnisher affects it as well, a larger burnisher will have a faster edge speed than a smaller burnisher for any given RPM. The rotary ones shouldn't turn any faster than 1750 RPM's right? 3500 would be too fast? Edited March 10, 2009 by DeuceTrinal
Members DeuceTrinal Posted March 12, 2009 Author Members Report Posted March 12, 2009 Oops! I had a small mishap today while turning, I dropped a burnisher while buffing and manged to break off the tip. I re-turned the tip, but instead of a long point for slots it now has a short tip for holes and slot edges. I tested it and it worked just fine on belt hole edges, it just won't do the inside of a slot or deep hole the way a long tip would. It also has a slightly shorter flat spot after the step from the re-turning, which shouldn't affect much at all. If it will still work for what you make, you can save some cash! $5 off, so $33 shipped for the stubby burnisher.
Members grasshopper Posted March 12, 2009 Members Report Posted March 12, 2009 How far does the metal center shaft extend into the round burnishers? Karl
Members JohnnyDingus Posted March 12, 2009 Members Report Posted March 12, 2009 Scott, I also paypaled you for a burnisher. Hope you get busier than heck. Johnny Dingus
Members DeuceTrinal Posted March 12, 2009 Author Members Report Posted March 12, 2009 How far does the metal center shaft extend into the round burnishers?Karl The shaft extends 4" into the burnisher - almost all the way to the shoulder of the small point.
Members rhallskid Posted March 12, 2009 Members Report Posted March 12, 2009 Hey Deuce the old style ones you used to make...has anyone tried them on stained glass for burnishing copper foil?? Do you still make those? I am thinking I would love to give one a try on my glass, it looks like it would feel great in your hand! Marie ~~~~~ Marie ~~~~~~ I Believe....That our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but, we are responsible for who we become.
Members DeuceTrinal Posted March 12, 2009 Author Members Report Posted March 12, 2009 Johnny, got your payment, I should have it sent out to you by the end of the week. Marie, I'm not exactly sure which burnisher you're referring to, but I can probably make whatever it is. I'll send you a PM to discuss it further.
Members Peterk Posted March 13, 2009 Members Report Posted March 13, 2009 Hey that second pic in your original post looks like the one you made for me! :D Glad this is working out great for you Scott! I have tried using this tool on a drill, a bench grinder, and by hand, and the drill is working out the best because the grinder turns too fast, and hand power is too slow to do anything to the leather. My drill is operating at about 1250rpm which is still not fast enough so I am contemplating getting the Fantastic Leather Burnisher and adapting this tool to it... That will come later when funds are more available. Thanks again Scott! Great tool! Peter
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