I bought a harbor freight 6" buffer

Pogo · 07-18-2018, 02:12 PM

I got my sailboat out. It needs to be cleaned up and waxed and buffed out.

I haven't used it for about 20 years. My wife liked kayaking better than going out in the sailboat so that's what we did. I'm either going to start using the sailboat or sell it. It's just a Sunfish sailboat but they are a lot of fun.

I had to put new tires and wheels on the trailer. The rims rusted badly and the tires were too old to trust.

Anyways, the buffer I bought has a lot of positive reviews. You can see reviews on YouTube. And it's about 1/4th the price of a high quality buffer. I bought the 2 year warranty. If anything goes wrong I can take it back for a new one. After 2 years I can take the buffer back even if it's not broke and they will give me another brand new one. Can't hardly beat that.

Sanders · 07-18-2018, 02:16 PM

Harbor Freight quality control is hit or miss. I usually miss.

dinkydow · 07-18-2018, 02:21 PM

I have a Black & Decker commercial Automotive buffer that I use 10-12" pads on...I purchased it new in 1977 and it has never failed me. I have seen dumbfucks claim: "...there is no difference between a grinder and a buffer." and laughed my ass off when they burned the paint off a car trying to buff at 15,000 rpm.

Just make sure you are "wide awake" and using the proper grade of compound before you light it up. You will find that right about the end of the job....that new bonnet.... will really begin getting with the program... As soon as I am finished buffing (usually Lacquer) I run the buffer and use an air nozzle to "clean" the bonnet. Once you have a "seasoned" or "broken in" bonnet you want to keep it free of dirt...rat turds...etc. and place it in a gallon freezer bag. Brand new bonnets are a pecker.... to get to where they do a good job. If you are using more than one grit of compound...you will need a bonnet for each.

Be real careful...lingering...or wool gathering while buffing as it can cause buffer burns in a second. THOSE are an eyesore and a pain in the ass to make look not so bad.

A fiberglass boat will have a gel coat. Try not to buff THAT off. If it is dull looking wash it really well...buff it...wash it again ...and if it suits you...then wax it.

Pogo · 07-18-2018, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dinkydow

I have a Black & Decker commercial Automotive buffer that I use 10-12" pads on...I purchased it new in 1977 and it has never failed me. I have seen dumbfucks claim: "...there is no difference between a grinder and a buffer." and laughed my ass off when they burned the paint off a car trying to buff at 15,000 rpm.

I have an old Wen 6" disk grinder that I bought in about 1980. It still works great. The bearings sound like hell but it keeps grinding on.

Yep there is a heck of a difference between a grinder and buffer.

I've got the buffed cleaned and polished. And I've put wax on the bottom and buffed it out. I did that yesterday. I cleaned and polished the sides and top today. Now I'm ready to wax and buff the sides and top.

So far the machine has worked like a champ. When the job is finished it's paid for itself. It would cost a bunch of money top pay someone to do that work.

JD Miller · 07-18-2018, 05:13 PM

The Pittsburgh Tools are pretty good. Just examine the design , some are better design quality than others (box wrenches etc)

I bought a couple breaker bars to keep in my trucksa 3/8" for the supintine belt replacement and 1/2" for lug nuts

Bought a couple 3/8" ratchets too, they are even better than Craftsman brand . and already had some 1/2" drive pneumatic deep sockets. And I will buy their air impact wrenches too to replace any of my old impact tools if needed

Id buy other sockets and wrenches also. They are Life time guaranteed and damn good quality

I also bought a couple of the "best" screw drivers. They are excellent quality also and lifetime guaranteed

I also bought a large roll around tool box

A friend of mine that has a Transmission shop turned me on to alot of the Pittsburgh tools and he has been using them in his shop along side snap-on tools for years and they are way cheaper and great quality and life time guaranteed

Im not sure the quality of the electric tools drills, grinders etc. Ive recently bought a few Dewalt power tools though

I need to check out if Pittsburgh has any pneumatic use swivel sockets . Snap on, Mac, etc have the quality design specialty tools that are are ease of access and time savers

twin50 · 07-18-2018, 05:53 PM

No major complaints for them other than the chicago sawz all does not hold up...

Scavenger · 07-18-2018, 07:31 PM

It has been my experience that China Freight Tools has great deals on items like screwdrivers, wrenches and other hand tools. The power tools end up lasting 4-5 uses and then go to shit.

Boris · 07-18-2018, 07:42 PM

I have a few different buffers most are just wore out but some I still use all the time.
My old reliable for years was a Milwaukee rotary buffer 0 to 1750 rpm which I used just about everyday for 21 years,,I replaced that with a Makita rotary which is 0 to 3000 rpm.
I have a couple of the harbor freight Central Pneumatic 3 inch air powered mini buffer which I use on tight areas like door jambs and painted grill work.,,they have been dropped,kicked thrown etc and generally abused and still work

my Newest buffer is an RBL long throw high speed random orbital buffer/polisher,,basiclly a knockoff of a Rupes.
The high speed random orbitals are supposed to the new wave for removing imperfections on paint surface I am still old school and prefer the speed of a rotary

Pogo · 07-18-2018, 07:49 PM

Boris, what wax do you like.

500grains · 07-18-2018, 07:52 PM

I have a HF 1/2" drive electric ratchet. It works great for changing tires.

Boris · 07-18-2018, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Pogo

Boris, what wax do you like.

I prefer Meguires Gold Class for special cars like vettes and caddys.
I also have some cheaper bulk stuff I get from supply guys but that also includes a paint sealer ,,Car Brite weather shield,great stuff.
for compunds I like anything Meguires or 3m.

I use the Weathershield on my bosses boat and it it looks great even the next year when I re apply it.

I should open my business but I am not sure I want the headache of running the business not too mention the long hours getting a business going take

07-18-2018, 02:12 PM	#1
Pogo Mystic Knight of the Sea Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Great Swamp Posts: 81,969	I bought a harbor freight 6" buffer I got my sailboat out. It needs to be cleaned up and waxed and buffed out. I haven't used it for about 20 years. My wife liked kayaking better than going out in the sailboat so that's what we did. I'm either going to start using the sailboat or sell it. It's just a Sunfish sailboat but they are a lot of fun. I had to put new tires and wheels on the trailer. The rims rusted badly and the tires were too old to trust. Anyways, the buffer I bought has a lot of positive reviews. You can see reviews on YouTube. And it's about 1/4th the price of a high quality buffer. I bought the 2 year warranty. If anything goes wrong I can take it back for a new one. After 2 years I can take the buffer back even if it's not broke and they will give me another brand new one. Can't hardly beat that. __________________ .................................................. ....................................… *We have met the enemy, and he is us!*

07-18-2018, 02:16 PM	#2
Sanders Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 66,461	Harbor Freight quality control is hit or miss. I usually miss. __________________ "The truly dangerous man dresses inconspicuously and is soft- spoken. He walks away from most confrontations. The only time you learn that the truly dangerous man is mad at you is a split second before you die, for he never fights. He only kills. The truly dangerous man knows that fighting is what children do and killing is what men do." - Charley Reese 1986 3

07-18-2018, 02:21 PM	#3
dinkydow Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Great White North Posts: 96,469	I have a Black & Decker commercial Automotive buffer that I use 10-12" pads on...I purchased it new in 1977 and it has never failed me. I have seen dumbfucks claim: "...there is no difference between a grinder and a buffer." and laughed my ass off when they burned the paint off a car trying to buff at 15,000 rpm. Just make sure you are "wide awake" and using the proper grade of compound before you light it up. You will find that right about the end of the job....that new bonnet.... will really begin getting with the program... As soon as I am finished buffing (usually Lacquer) I run the buffer and use an air nozzle to "clean" the bonnet. Once you have a "seasoned" or "broken in" bonnet you want to keep it free of dirt...rat turds...etc. and place it in a gallon freezer bag. Brand new bonnets are a pecker.... to get to where they do a good job. If you are using more than one grit of compound...you will need a bonnet for each. Be real careful...lingering...or wool gathering while buffing as it can cause buffer burns in a second. THOSE are an eyesore and a pain in the ass to make look not so bad. A fiberglass boat will have a gel coat. Try not to buff THAT off. If it is dull looking wash it really well...buff it...wash it again ...and if it suits you...then wax it. __________________ Our forefathers would have already been shooting...by now. "Let your plans be dark and as impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt." "Violence of action means the unrestricted use of speed,strength, surprise and aggression to achieve total dominance against your enemy...any fighting technique is useless unless you totally commit to violence of action." Burning huts in commy vills worldwide since 1968

07-18-2018, 05:13 PM	#5
JD Miller Fake Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: PNW Posts: 39,186	The Pittsburgh Tools are pretty good. Just examine the design , some are better design quality than others (box wrenches etc) I bought a couple breaker bars to keep in my trucksa 3/8" for the supintine belt replacement and 1/2" for lug nuts Bought a couple 3/8" ratchets too, they are even better than Craftsman brand . and already had some 1/2" drive pneumatic deep sockets. And I will buy their air impact wrenches too to replace any of my old impact tools if needed Id buy other sockets and wrenches also. They are Life time guaranteed and damn good quality I also bought a couple of the "best" screw drivers. They are excellent quality also and lifetime guaranteed I also bought a large roll around tool box A friend of mine that has a Transmission shop turned me on to alot of the Pittsburgh tools and he has been using them in his shop along side snap-on tools for years and they are way cheaper and great quality and life time guaranteed Im not sure the quality of the electric tools drills, grinders etc. Ive recently bought a few Dewalt power tools though I need to check out if Pittsburgh has any pneumatic use swivel sockets . Snap on, Mac, etc have the quality design specialty tools that are are ease of access and time savers __________________ .......

07-18-2018, 07:42 PM	#8
Boris Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N Michigan Posts: 11,032	I have a few different buffers most are just wore out but some I still use all the time. My old reliable for years was a Milwaukee rotary buffer 0 to 1750 rpm which I used just about everyday for 21 years,,I replaced that with a Makita rotary which is 0 to 3000 rpm. I have a couple of the harbor freight Central Pneumatic 3 inch air powered mini buffer which I use on tight areas like door jambs and painted grill work.,,they have been dropped,kicked thrown etc and generally abused and still work my Newest buffer is an RBL long throw high speed random orbital buffer/polisher,,basiclly a knockoff of a Rupes. The high speed random orbitals are supposed to the new wave for removing imperfections on paint surface I am still old school and prefer the speed of a rotary __________________ The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government - lest it come to dominate our lives and interests.” Patrick Henry

07-18-2018, 05:53 PM	#6
twin50 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3,069	No major complaints for them other than the chicago sawz all does not hold up...

07-18-2018, 07:31 PM	#7
Scavenger Junior Member Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 47	It has been my experience that China Freight Tools has great deals on items like screwdrivers, wrenches and other hand tools. The power tools end up lasting 4-5 uses and then go to shit.

07-18-2018, 07:49 PM	#9
Pogo Mystic Knight of the Sea Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Great Swamp Posts: 81,969	Boris, what wax do you like.

07-18-2018, 07:52 PM	#10
500grains Soldier of Allah Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Crackerland Posts: 31,662	I have a HF 1/2" drive electric ratchet. It works great for changing tires. __________________ Racism will keep you alive.