This is a small-footprint, low(ish)-cost buffing setup I use for buffing keys and instruments in my small woodwind repair shop, Walter's Woodwind Shop (my middle and grandfather's name is Walter).
I used the method from this video ( • How to Balance a Surfa... ) to balance my wheel. I'll probably make a separate video about how I specifically did it because I didn't have a wheel balancing jig with movable weights. But I did have a wooden dowel, some duct tape, a scale, and some JB Weld, so stay tuned!
#musicalinstruments #instrumentrepair
Products used in this video (not sponsored, I get no affiliate commission or anything like that, although Harbor Freight, I will be your spokesman!):
Harbor Freight Universal Bench Grinder Stand: www.harborfrei...
Harbor Freight 8 in. Variable-Speed Bench Grinder with LED Work Light: www.harborfrei...
Could also work with this one: www.menards.co...
Harbor Freight 3" C Clamp:
www.harborfrei...
"Beware of Dog" sign:
www.homedepot....
3" Flexible Roof Vent Pipe Flashing:
www.menards.co...
4" x 10" x 6" Straight Boot Duct Fitting:
www.menards.co...
5HP Shop Vac:
www.homedepot....
Acrylic sheet I got from Ace Hardware. They had a small scrap that I got for only a couple of bucks.
5/8" Motor Arbor to 1/2" Threaded Shaft Adapter:
a.co/d/05MYiovm
1/2" to 5/8" Bushing Adapter:
a.co/d/0iJuiMrM (I also was able to find just the one I needed at Ace Hardware in their Aisle O' Fastener Drawers)
Tapered Spindle Adapter:
a.co/d/06v6fqze
8" Stitched Cotton Buffing Wheel:
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White Buffing Compound:
a.co/d/08HgUy1s
8" Loose Cotton Buffing Wheel:
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Red Rouge Buffing Compound:
a.co/d/0fBeCNCu
Buffing Wheel Rake:
a.co/d/0h9bV0IQ