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Guys, I just can't get my brain wrapped around how I need to build a stand for my buffer set up. I have searched on the OLF and Google images for some ideas but can's seem to see what I need to do, I want to make it with plywood and 2 X 4's. I thought about having the motor hang from the belt on a slide using gravity to keep the belt tight, or making a small flat top table and mounting the motor on a plywood slide pushing the motor tight and bolting down with carriage bolts and nuts. Btw, the pulley on the motor is 2.5"

Anyone have any detail photo's of the stands you have built with wood. Here's a couple photos of the buffer and motor I have.

Thanks for you help,
Chuck Hutchison

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I would look at the stewmac plans for there buffer including the base: http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Finishing_supplies/Buffing/StewMac_Guitar_Buffer_Complete_Outfit.html#shop/Finishing_supplies/Buffing/StewMac_Guitar_Buffer_Complete_Outfit.html?tab=Instructions&_suid=1396970380606008566682803581477

On that page they have an instructions tab that shows the base you need to make for their buffer.

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I remembered seeing this one :

viewtopic.php?f=10101&t=31820#p420193

Don't know if that's any help or not.... cheers

FWIW, I bought a grinder stand from Samona that was 69$. Super heavy, doesn't vibrate.

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I have to take pics of my set up but I placed the main buffer on a narrow board so it hung over the edge the motor is set on a hinged board so the weight of the motor is the belt tension.

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blues creek guitars
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chuck h, harbor freight is ur friend .Don/t have photo , but their grinder stand is way cheap.Call em./,

This is essentially what I did, which I think is similar to what John & others have done too.

Kevin Looker

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Here are the pics of my buffing set up. Note the buffer is extended over the base for more access to the buffing wheels.

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blues creek guitars
Authorized CF Martin Repair
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Mine is very simply constructed and permanently attached to the wall. I have a light on flexible pole above it that I can position to see across the surface as I work. I have seen John's with the hinge and prefer a rigid arrangement. That same arrangement is used on many 10" saws and if you watch one cut into heavy stock from the side you will see the motor begin to hop around a bit. That sets up vibration in the system and causes slight variances in rpm. IMO that's part of the reason a good cabinet saw cuts smoother and why most industrial buffers these days are direct drive.

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Brian

You never know what you are capable of until you actually try.

https://www.howardguitarsdelaware.com/

mine does not vibrate and it is smooth also I only use a 1/4 hp motor .

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John Hall
blues creek guitars
Authorized CF Martin Repair
Co President of ASIA
You Don't know what you don't know until you know it

Thanks for all the replies guys. They were all very helpful to get a vision of what I needed to do. I made a platform like stew-Mac but hinged the motor like John Hall. Thanks John.


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Jack Batts Maker and Repairer of Fine Violins

i'm still working on mine!!


May your sails be full & your glass never be empty!

David , I/d like to build a similiar set up. I have motor. pulleys ,plywood, hinges, but no rod , bearings , or buffs .Could you please explain your set up and where you got the parts ??? buffs , pillow bearings, rod etc . thanks.

All of these on eBay.

Ernie,
I was lucky enough to find all the parts in my grandfathers old workshop! He was a collector of all crazy parts and pieces!!! The only challenge I had was to find a friend that could cut left-hand threads on a 1 inch shaft. I found the buffs on line but can't remember exactly where? Sorry I'm not much help. I do like the design of folding down the buffer and being out-of-the-way!! This is a close-up picture of all the parts of the main foundation of the buffer very simple aluminum pipe and flat bar. I found the pillow blocks on eBay for super cheap and the bolts go all away through down to the bottom of the plywood


May your sails be full & your glass never be empty!

Thanks for the explanation an photos david .I/ve got spare parts too . Guess it/s time to build one. I have the beall 8in buffs on a 1/2hp motor/But it/s for buffing small instruments and parts.