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I like the above mentioned polishing wheel from harbor freight, but was told that it is a tad underpowered, but does the job. What about the 3/4 hp buffer/grinder combo? I am about to buy one or the other, but can't decide which to get. Also, where do you pick up the jewelers rouge, I hear green is great for polishing to a high shine. I used to work with gold and we used red rouge for that with awesome results. I am assuming the sewn wheels are the way to go? Anything slightly more abrasive to get everything even and smooth?

http://www.harborfreight.com/8-inch-bench-grinder-buffer-94327.html

Many people put a buffing wheel on both sides of this unit, and of course they can switch back to grinder if need be.

Green is great for stainless steel

http://www.harborfreight.com/1-4-quarter-lb-green-polish-compound-96778.html

Many people start with a tightly sewn wheel, then finish with a loosely sewn one.

Thanks vid.... looks like I can get the whole mess at Harbor Freight. This setup is going to be my fathers day present.

http://www.harborfreight.com/6-inch-buffer-94393.html

I prefer that one sinc eht earm is slightly longer so you have more radius to work with on oddly shaped stuff.

IME the 1/2hp is fine. Sure 3/4hp may be nice but I would want the longer arm.

1/2hp does not really bog down if you dont go crazy and press to hard (not how you are supposed to buff anyway).

The green compound is my go to for the sewn wheel and I use the next step down (white?) on the loose wheel for finr tuning.

You can never have too long of arms on your buffer, and there will always be some part that could use more.

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