Can you use this for woodworking? e.g for polishing or sanding. If so, will it wax furniture with a higher shine than a traditional orbital buffer?
302080
I did use it for a walnut table I made. I was very happy with the result. I used it to follow wet sanding in the polishing process. It is more gentle and suited for fine polishing than my Porter Cable random orbital sander.
585304
yes and no. the orbital sander will make quick work of removing the finish and is designed to make random patterns on the wood, preventing a lot of damage other sanders usually cause. but yes it will scratch the wood. keeping light hand pressure will help to eliminate some of this; pressing down on the sander will create deeper grooves in your wood. also, hand sanding with the grain using a finer grit sandpaper once the orbital has removed the finish will help smooth things out nicely. if you're going to stain or clear coat the chest you'll want to hand sand using a medium. the a fine grit paper with the grain to smooth everything out. if you're painting the chest, you can eyeball the finish and decide whether or not it needs a hand sanding at all. painted surfaces don't need to be anywhere near as smooth as stained or clear coated finishes. if in doubt, I find a spot on the back or side of my item and try things on it. if I get an unpleasant surprise then at least I haven't effed up the whole piece. also, there are some good orbital sander tutorials on youtube if you want visuals. hope this helps.
913496
Sorry, can't say. Have only used it as a buffer/ polisher for that it is great!
1030557
Yes it works exactly like an orbital buffer/sander/polisher. I love mine and I have not had any problems with it. I use it on my motor cycles and it's the perfect size. I would consider a different option if it was a larger vehicle (SUV, Truck). It's important to keep in mind the drill RPM requirements... not less than 1200 and not greater than 3500. Most cordless drills do not fall in that range, so you will want a corded drill. The other thing to remember is that its speed that polishes, not pressure. Do not expect great results if you are pressing down hard with it.
2192709
I wouldn't use it to apply polish and don't think it could very easily. It works great as a shiner between applications of polish that require rubbing it into the leather. Unless you ding or scrape your shoes, the buffer works well for daily use.
1815271
I actually purchased TWO of these. One has two different grade cloth polishing pads on it, and the second, a standard grinding wheel on one spindle and a wire brush on the other. I often use it on wood to do final shaping and it works fine. I have removed the entire guard so as to have better access, but would not recommend that unless you are VERY careful.
1063882
I just used it a few days ago on an unfinished wooden bench outside my condo door. It brings out the natural beauty of the wood, makes it look healthier, and adds some moisture, but it does not discolor or tint it. Beeswax has been used as a natural furniture wax for many years. This wax is great!
1638478
I agree with others. Too slick for finished floors. Great for wall wood work and furniture. Can make scratches "disappear"
2227235
Probably. It is a classic quarter sheet sander so inside corners would either need a specialized sander or the old sanding block and elbow grease. Note: it is NOT a classic circular motion orbital sander, its motion is more elliptical than circular. That being said, it still works fine. I've used it on a kitchen table and it did a great job. Note: non orbit sanders MUST be used across the grain while orbital (or elliptical) sanders work fine either way. I would suggest getting "non clogging" sandpaper since this has a vacuum bag and non clog works best with this sort of thing. Finally, remember to use a tack rag or a faintly moistened towel to remove ALL the wood dust before you stain or paint or glue. Cleanliness is a must.
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It is not a floor polisher, however is used correctly my floors glow, so maybe that is what your trying to achieve, my floors are laminent and fairly new 3-4 years old,never been waxed so they have a shine if they are cleaned properly. Before using my haan the always had a haze and didn`t shine the hot steam disenfects well but best of all if used properly it dries fast resulting in a shine that I hadn`t seen since the floor was installed.
467280
It won't work very well. Polish pads are a bit more dense to get the polish to work and break down into the paint. The wax pad is very gentle and won't scratch the paint. Just wash them after using and they should last a long time. They aren't that expensive as far as pads go. I use mine on a DA and rotary buffer with a 4" backing plate and haven't had any trouble with the black, yellow, or red pads. This should be your solution - no emailing required.
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No, I would not! It works perfectly on smooth, unfinished furniture - even unpainted but I would not recommend it for reclaimed would and certainly not crevices or chips in the wood. I have no idea what to use except for a good power sander and work down from several grades of sandpaper until it is more manageable.
1023635
It can be used as a sander, but I would not use it for wood cabinets. It would leave a lot of sanding marks. I would recommend that you use a random orbital sander for a fine, smooth finish on wood.
1459346
I use it to apply wax and prefer removing by hand. Since the wax I use has a minute amount of polishing abrasive, small blemishes can be removed with additional motion by the random orbital polisher.
2266259
I would use a paste wood polish and apply it by hand with a pad or soft rag. Use the buffer to shine when the polish has set a few minutes. Don't overdo it by exerting a lot of pressure on the table top.
1186562
I don't know. I used it on my quarry tile cellar floor and am very happy with it. After using the wax, I used another liquid wax I bought at the local supermarket to give it a higher gloss. I must say that we had our wood floors sanded and polyurethaned and were very happy with that.
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I would imagine yes. It did a great job on natural wood which is much softer and more absorbent. I would experiment to see just how long you need to leave it before it softens the shine coat.