Beall Wood Buffing System

[Flute Maker]

Has anybody ever used the beall wood buffing system? I make flutes and wonder about using this.. I really would like something to help take some of the hand work out of the sanding around the mouthpiece and other areas..I use the Sorby sandmaster and it works great. Thanks

http://www.woodcraft.com/Family/2002036/The-BEALL-Wood-Buff-System.aspx

 

[Sully]

I have the Beall buff system and it is a great way to finish a bowl or any other project. However, I don't believe it's going to help you too much with any actual "sanding". I normally go up to at least 600 grit or so on a bowl before I use the Beall.

Have you tried a flap sander? Or mop sander?

 

[Ken Massingale]

As Sully said, get a sanding mop. Klingspor has good ones or you can make your own.

 

[Charles Lent]

I also have the Beall system and agree with the others. It isn't a replacement for sanding. You need to try some sanding mops. After you reach 600 or so grit and you still want a smoother finish, then the Beall system might be a good choice, but it only works well on the hardest of the hardwoods. You just don't get the results on anything that's soft or grainy. A pore filler before using the Beall system is a good idea too.

Charley

 

[blackemmons]

I too have the Beall system and really love it for small projects. Not much protection for the wood but it sure looks great.

The sanding part is still a PITA.

Jim

 

[Nate Davey]

Love my Beall Buff System. With proper prep work, it can bring up a stunning finish. It is not for sanding, however, it's for finishing touches on your finish.

 

[CaptnA]

with the compounds available it can polish/buff many finishes like you won't believe.
it just isn't a sander