Pipemaking: Most Difficult Aspect
Shanks and asthetics... those are my issues still. Tho I'm confident I'll get them resolved because I feel like I see and eliminate more problems every time I make a pipe.
Lately I've felt like I could really use a metal lathe for stem shaping. But that won't happen any time soon. For now i get to do a lot of experimenting with the stem in the drill press, ala Pooka style.
Lately I've felt like I could really use a metal lathe for stem shaping. But that won't happen any time soon. For now i get to do a lot of experimenting with the stem in the drill press, ala Pooka style.
I am not worried about scratches only seen with a lupe. I would just like to not be able to see them period lol
John
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I have been buffing my stems at 1800 rpm like I use on the stummel. Is that faster than needed I wonder? I can get the stems shiny just not as quickly as I would like to.
John
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That depends on the wheel size. The operative factor here is the surface speed, not necessarily RPM. I tend to vary my wheel speed depending on material and size, as well as what I'm using to buff (brown, white, whatever) or if this is the final buff with a clean wheel.ArtGuy wrote:I have been buffing my stems at 1800 rpm like I use on the stummel. Is that faster than needed I wonder? I can get the stems shiny just not as quickly as I would like to.
Pretty much, I just do what works and produces the best results.
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There's no hard and fast rule for that. It's going to depend on how much pressure you use, what material (and the quality of material) you're buffing, your technique, etc.Nick wrote:So if I have a 4 inch wheel, what speed should I use?
I have a 6" and 8" wheels, and I usually start out at about 1800 RPM for the 6" wheels and adjust from there. final buff before it goes in for pictures is usually at about 500RPM with a 6" wheel.
This might not work for you, depending on how you attack the job of buffing.
I use 6 in buff. Slowing down the wheel does indeed help in the final polishing stage
John
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