[VAC] Re: another polishing technique

[Toby Folwick <toby_folwick@xxxxxxxxx>]

Angle grinder is different from a die grinder.  There
are other models of random orbital polishers that work
well too.  

a die grinder is a tool that you hold vertically -
pneumatic generally - that you attach a cotton wheel
to the top of - the wheel sits at 90 degrees to the
actual tool, so in effect, you've got a small drum
buffer working for you (1/2" width?).  There are other
options if you wanted to do the drum buffer thing that
aren't quite as expensive as Airmark tools, or Rick's
Polishing tools - one of which is to attach an
inflatable drum to a die grinder (~$100 for the drum)
or buy a small drum buffer, which is essentially a
powerful die grinder with an inflatable drum and a
handle.  Here's a picture of a Die Grinder if you're
having trouble visualizing it:

http://www.cartools.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=001&Product_Code=ptgsC-P860&Category_Code=GS

and here's the smaller drum buffer although I can't
immediately remember the company that makes the
inflatable drums for direct order, I've got the
catalog at home if you're interested:

http://www.buffsplus.com/buffer3.jpg

Toby