edge finishes

[C E W]

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?

[TwinOaks]

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.

[hidepounder]

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

[ABC3]

Weavers sells such a systems. Works well for burnishing.

[C E W]

Weavers sells such a systems. Works well for burnishing.

Thank you thats what I was looking for