How Do I Make This Sander/polisher?

[NewYorkerInSydney]

Hi all,

I found this photo on the internet. Im trying to figure out how to make something similar. Basically, I want to be able to sand my item on one side and then polish/burnish it on the other side. This looks like a bench grinder of some sort, or maybe this machine exists the way it is. So I would love to know from you all is how do I make it or where can I buy one thats like it. Actually, I know weaver leather has something sorta kinda similar, but i dont have the fund for that nor will that work for me here in Australia. So Id like to figure out how to make something like it.

Thanks everyone,

Nyis

Edited June 14, 2013 by NewYorkerInSydney

[RiverCity]

I was asking the same thing a while back. The best I can come up with is a dual speed buffer with long shafts. A sanding drum should be easily adaptable, the other side the best I could come up with is using multiple hard wood discs and sanding them flush then cutting grooves in them as the machine spins. For this to work best, each side should be close in weight to balance well.

I drooled over the weaver machine, thinking it was expensive at 400. Then I found out its actually closer to 700. Ouch.

Chuck

[Dwight]

That looks like one of those "winter projects" for when one just has to do a little welding, cutting, woodworking, . . . just to keep in touch.

May God bless,

Dwight

[Art]

Your basic 1725 rpm buffer is the start point. Get the slower speed unit for leatherwork. You can get a unit like this and more on the Grizzly site but it is usually available from auto body shop suppliers too.

Art

[Sturme]

check out a high school wood shop, have them lathe you a burnisher similar the that. the ones I have dealt with were always willing to do small things for free, but I always donated something to the class for the help. pizzas can even go a long way.