Excellent job again Robbie thanks.
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And I really like the loose belt idea. I do need to upgrade to the 14" buffing discs though. I think my current one's are 8" and it's a bit precarious. 
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| Author: | Robbie O'Brien [ Mon Jun 01, 2009 1:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Buffing finishes |
The newest Luthier Tips du Jour instructional video is on Youtube. The topic is Buffing High Gloss finishes. Subtitles are available in both English and Portuguese and you can translate them into any other language by using the CC option on Youtube. As always, comments and discussion are welcome. Enjoy! |
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| Author: | Bill Hodge [ Mon Jun 01, 2009 9:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Buffing finishes |
Excellent job again Robbie thanks. And I really like the loose belt idea. I do need to upgrade to the 14" buffing discs though. I think my current one's are 8" and it's a bit precarious.
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| Author: | Fred Tellier [ Mon Jun 01, 2009 9:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Buffing finishes |
Another great video Robbie, I wish you had done it a month or two ago, as it would have shortened my learning curve on power buffing. I still don't really know how long to buff before recharging the wheel with compound, I probably use too much compound. Fred |
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| Author: | Gregg C [ Wed Jun 03, 2009 8:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Buffing finishes |
Once again an excellent video Robbie, Thank you !! Gregg |
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| Author: | Mark A Thorpe [ Wed Jun 03, 2009 9:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Buffing finishes |
On the buffing compounds you use 800 grit and 1000 grit, the 800 being the medium and the 1000 being the fine as there commonly referred to. Is that correct? Great tip by the way. |
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| Author: | Robbie O'Brien [ Wed Jun 03, 2009 9:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Buffing finishes |
Mark A Thorpe wrote: On the buffing compounds you use 800 grit and 1000 grit, the 800 being the medium and the 1000 being the fine as there commonly referred to. Is that correct? Great tip by the way. This is correct. I only use the 800 grit for a quick buffing. This way I can quickly tell if I have any deep scratches that I didn't remove while sanding. If I do, it is better to find this out sooner rather than wait until I get to the final stages of bufing. |
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| Author: | Mark A Thorpe [ Wed Jun 03, 2009 11:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Buffing finishes |
If you do find deep scratches do you stay on that compound longer or do you go back to the hand sanding? I hope you don't mind me asking. |
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| Author: | Robbie O'Brien [ Wed Jun 03, 2009 3:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Buffing finishes |
I usually go back to hand sanding. Because you already sanded to 1000 grit. If something appears it is usually less than 1000 grit. |
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| Author: | Mark A Thorpe [ Wed Jun 03, 2009 4:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Buffing finishes |
Thanks Robbie. |
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| Author: | David R White [ Thu Jun 04, 2009 10:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Buffing finishes |
I'm confused by the grit's you are referring to. Are you saying the menzerna medium and fine are equivalent to 800 and 1000 grit paper? I would have thought they were finer than that. ...and thanks for posting that Robbie, I'm just about to try my new buffer for the first time so this is timely. |
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| Author: | Robbie O'Brien [ Thu Jun 04, 2009 11:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Buffing finishes |
David R White wrote: I'm confused by the grit's you are referring to. Are you saying the menzerna medium and fine are equivalent to 800 and 1000 grit paper? I would have thought they were finer than that. That is correct David. I got this info years ago from the Grizzly catalogue. |
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| Author: | Judge W [ Thu Jun 04, 2009 3:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Buffing finishes |
I learned enough from your video to at least not be afraid to try.... What are your preferences for wheels? 10", 12", 16 Ply, 40 ply, flannel or muslin? Judge |
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| Author: | Robbie O'Brien [ Thu Jun 04, 2009 4:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Luthier Tips du Jour video - Buffing finishes |
Judge W wrote: I learned enough from your video to at least not be afraid to try.... What are your preferences for wheels? 10", 12", 16 Ply, 40 ply, flannel or muslin? Judge Glad to hear that you are going to give it a try Judge. My wheels are 12 inch ones made from flannel. |
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