Homemade 1-Horsepower Buffer


1-Horsepower Buffer
 
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TOOL:
1-Horsepower Buffer
PLANS:
None. For all tools with plans, click here.
BUILDER:
Jim Stabe on jalopyjournal.com
DESCRIPTION:
Homemade 1-horsepower buffer adapted from a 1 HP, 2-shaft motor, 1" pillow blocks, and a piece of 1" cold-rolled steel with 3/4" right-hand and left-hand threads on the ends.
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Apr 04, 2014 9:33 AM
daveward
I like it a lot.  Wide clearance is often very helpful.
Sep 26, 2013 4:36 PM
DIYer
Definitely homemade when you see it but very well put together.
Aug 25, 2013 8:03 AM
Altair
A fine practical design constructed as simply as possible. Definitely a must-have for a DIY man.
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Buffing and Polishing
TAGS:
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http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6412274#post6412274


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DIY 1-Horsepower Buffer - comment on how to build a 1-Horsepower Buffer - 3 comments
daveward says:
Apr 04, 2014 9:33 AM
I like it a lot.  Wide clearance is often very helpful.
DIYer says:
Sep 26, 2013 4:36 PM
Definitely homemade when you see it but very well put together.
Altair says:
Aug 25, 2013 8:03 AM
A fine practical design constructed as simply as possible. Definitely a must-have for a DIY man.
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