OLDNSLOW Report post Posted June 14, 2016 anyone use one? anyone know where to get one at a reasonable price, and do they work up to what you expected and what do you drive it with? Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Report post Posted June 14, 2016 Kind of standard on a line machine like a Sutton or Landis, not sure about the Chinese machines. It is the power equivalent of the buffing brushes used in shoe polishing. They are 2" wide by 8" diameter and run on a 1 5/16 inch shaft. They usually have a couple of set screws in the collar. I think Supreme has them for around $90, they come in Black and Brown. Art Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyAussie Report post Posted June 14, 2016 Be careful what you buy. I will send some pics and details tomorrow. Some Italian ones i bought recently are only glued between divisions of something like cardboard and the hairs fall out regular. I have made machines for driving them so will also get back with details in a day or most 2. ( my dinners ready) Brian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLDNSLOW Report post Posted June 15, 2016 look forward to the photos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyAussie Report post Posted June 15, 2016 Please see attached pics. Pics 1 and 4 are the type to avoid. Pic 3 is the better type and lasts for years. Driving is by 2hp motor minimum and easiest is like pic 2 a couple of saddle clamp bearings in a box frame. Allow room for motor adjustment to experiment with pully size. Some buffs are soft and some stiff and if you were doing glaze crocodile you may want a softer/ slower polish. A speed control may be a luxury but if you can it would nice to have. As for availability http://www.campbell-randall.com/machines/leather-goods-machines/ should be able to help you over there. Or Weaver I think. Hope that helps and if you need more let me know. Brian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
