C E W Report post Posted December 3, 2009 I would like to find out if you can us a buffing wheel to do edge finishing? If so, what wheel, speed and compound do I use? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinOaks Report post Posted December 3, 2009 Here's a really exceptional tutorial on edges: http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=18101 As far as a buffing wheel, I don't think it would produce the necessary friction without getting burn spots.....or tons of buffing wheel fluff floating around the shop looking for a semi dry finish to land on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hidepounder Report post Posted December 3, 2009 (edited) I think the general answer to your question is no...that typically does not work, however there is a motorized edge finishing system available....it's on ebay a lot and works on the principle your are thinking of. I can't remember the name of the unit, but someone will jump in and give it to us. I have not ever used it so I can't comment on it. It involves applying a special beeswax compound and running the edge through the burnishing wheel. In my opinion if you are looking for a very highly finished glossy end result you are going to have to do some additional work. Here's a link explaining the process that I use......Finishing Edges I Hope this helps.... Bobby Edited December 3, 2009 by hidepounder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ABC3 Report post Posted February 14, 2010 Weavers sells such a systems. Works well for burnishing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C E W Report post Posted February 23, 2010 Weavers sells such a systems. Works well for burnishing. Thank you thats what I was looking for Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
