Bench Polishers

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

I'm seriously thinking of buying myself a bench polisher but am a tad overwhelmed by the many brands & specifications on the market. Is there a minimum power requirement I should look for is 370w enough?

Does this look about right?.
 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274513815513

As is the way I gave my last bench grinder away many years ago to someone who would use it - it was a really heavy one I bought from a garage sale.

[Oddjob]

370w will stop when you press on the work. Minimum I'd say is 600w.

I use 2 x Sealey bench grinders, BG200 IIRC.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255532936001?epid=8011383133&hash=item3b7ef32b41:g:MR4AAOSw3fNgXGb5&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAsIsO%2Bfb4FNLB9%2Bh3XyjR0OX82ky5dRyAA71Xd6VnfO4RC3pihm45rcgeGUUZpR34gkn1%2FX7%2BNBZ8kYIzy%2Bly1bl%2FbaYPmAg0rH1abp18g9H2E6KwXWKBURc9Hs0j3BLBDPiTpgvJ3El6EDXi4MPZizqJEWHcLdykkKAEVZV626QaVV8F50ZdyV0XpztyqUNVHT%2Fvre7eb9715BcjsmfwAiHc9tybH%2BPuGkrbRf6OI2gY%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR5ix7-ffYA

The rats tails extensions are easy to source. As are the mops and soap. I use this place https://bolgers.co.uk/

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

Thanks Ken tbh I thought the power was probably on the low side at 370w.

So is 150mm polishers okay or is 200 better?

[Matt_Harrington]

Ted, believe it or not, my Clarke polisher (bench grinder) is 210W. I use either 150mm 3M wheels (scotch brite etc) and 150mm polishing wheels on it. Yes, it slows with lots of pressure but I tend to take it slowly. I use it for cleaning up nuts & bolts an polishing S/Steel fabricated parts. If I was polishing large items, I'd probably go up to 8inch and a more powerful unit.
Matt

[Oddjob]

I started (and still have and use) a 370w bench grinder. It was useful to learn the tricks etc but as soon as you're doing a lot of polishing or polishing steel for instance or even large alloy pieces it's limitations soon became apparent. I have it fitted with finishing mops now and use it to clean items of soap as I'm working with the more powerful Sealey.

I'd go 8" if I was you. The bigger the area of the mops the more access to the piece you can gain. The rats tail extensions make polishing FAR FAR easier and changing mops is now very easy.

[Sesman]

Rats,tail…do tell.

[Oddjob]

Rats,tail…do tell.

These.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/314106978649?hash=item49223c2159:g:VUwAAOSwt0ti9zaq&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA8P1ypE7pqKmbb3gFvBqKolMZCIslaUk8eVG0yBGH8u0PFIZHQW0CGN%2Fwa2HHu%2BSyItllzkO7hEPQvMDuX9dK24x0D1bOommmlyN10eY%2FSfcc3gnvHN1%2B%2BOqe0WauSCgjaz3H63ZvrDZa3BqCLVjH%2BWcePLSEn1Fs7EA%2BVDJaU9hP4%2FxsD4XYtMo8ien%2B44RptaQGv3md5uJU%2BinGYf3%2F6tVpdlAd5J9ViOydV5T%2FByNiMcrvSLMtP0scJtmoIDeTxdA%2BWUx3NwEDmaRS2eZrzWf%2BK6fGjHB02STUQ6tTpE16u0c6DhUMBuihYyUsvS9bkQ%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR7CYr8bgYA

Commonly called rats tails for the corkscrew effect on the end. You select the size dependent on the spindle size of the bench grinder.

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

Now now Ken don't be unkind to Rats.



Thanks for the links.

[Laverdaroo]

You told me they were called pig tails Ken........And Julie agreed! Have I missed summut?

[Oddjob]

Yeah you’re right Roo, mixing up my animals, pigs tails makes more sense

[Laverdaroo]

Not enough coffee first thing mate, easy mistake to make

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

Thanks for everyones input - Ive ordered a bench polisher from these guys.

The shafts could be longer but I think it will do the job rated at 750w.

.https://www.warco.co.uk/polishers/302989-bench-polishing-machine.html

[Laverdaroo]

Y9u had a bonus Ted prmet ypur target this month on the domestic front, youre spending some brass, good man .

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

Y9u had a bonus Ted prmet ypur target this month on the domestic front, youre spending some brass, good man .

No pockets in Shrouds Roo.

[Laverdaroo]

You star, crack on mate, my sentiments exactly!