This buffing machine has proven to be a useful and safe addition to my shop. The photos show the general layout of the machine and ought to make it obvious that anyone who can put an ukulele together can probably build a similar machine at less than the cost of a commercial unit. My original post provided a list of parts and suppliers to help others of figure out what to buy and where but, after some interesting discussion concerning possible safety issues, I don't want to be responsible for what anyone else might do so I've deleted all references to particular parts, dimensions and design decisions.
For many builders, it would be a good idea to extend the shaft so that buffs can be mounted on both ends. This just won't work in my shop because of severe space limitations but the value of having a buffer at all made it worthwhile to me to build it as shown. This means that it is necessary to change the buff for each grade of compound but this is easy and a small price to pay to enhance my ability to produce quality glossy finishes.
For many builders, it would be a good idea to extend the shaft so that buffs can be mounted on both ends. This just won't work in my shop because of severe space limitations but the value of having a buffer at all made it worthwhile to me to build it as shown. This means that it is necessary to change the buff for each grade of compound but this is easy and a small price to pay to enhance my ability to produce quality glossy finishes.
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