Coin Slot Magazine - #025 - 1977 - February [International Arcade Museum]
The first thing you should do in buffing, is to get a decent buffer. I
did it the hard way with a small bench grinder, but finally invested in
a Baldor No. 333B Buffer. This % HP buffer cost me $150.00, and
is well worth it. You can use 12" wheels, and really lean on it if you
have to.
Check with local machinery dealers, maybe you can even
find a used one.
Next, you should find a decent buffing supply
house, as you will need buffing wheels, compounds etc.
Your local
hardware store just does not carry the commercial grade items you
will need.
The best trick (told to me by foreman of a big buffing department)
is to satin finish the aluminum first, with a product called "Lea
Compound - Greaseless Abrasive Composition for Satin Finishing."
This product is made by Lea Mfg. Co., Waterbury, Ct. You will also
need the black adhesive, too.
Both products come in gr stick, and
must be kept refrigerated. One end of your buffer will be devoted to
satin finishing, the othe/ for final polishing.
wheels for both.
You cannot use the same
First apply the black Lea Adhesive, building up a
thin even coat across the wheel.
apply the Lea Compound.
Let dry for about a minute, then
GOGGLES MUST BE WORN AT ALL
TIMES - the bits of compound will fly.
Let the compound dry for
about 30 seconds, and you are ready to buff.
much pressure -- it is not needed.
re-apply.
Do not apply too
As the Lea Compound wears off,
Turn off motor switch, and as motor slows, apply the
compound -- repeat until you have an even coating. Adhesive is not
necessary - just when you start.
You will be surprised how the
satin finish takes off all the oxiHps and surface imperfections, leav
ing a smooth satin finish that takes much less effort to polish to a high
shine.
Now we go, to the other end of our buffer, and do the high polishing.
Do not use too much buffing compound.
I n fact while you are at the
buffing supply house, get a "Wheel Rake" as this will be needed to
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casting, or even hurt you!
Be very cautious around any opening over
a few inches square; you don't want a broken arm or something.
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