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Tools: New Bench Buffer

Started by Pat Conlon, March 15, 2015, 01:45:40 PM

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Pat Conlon

March 15, 2015, 01:45:40 PM
Well folks, after over 50 years of use my dad's 3/4hp buffer motor finally died...kind of sad actually, oh well...

I just ordered a new 1hp 2 speed model with 10" buffing wheels:


Monkey Mark, plan bringing those ss header tubes out in April. I've got a stick of black cutting compound that should work on removing those machine lines on the stainless...
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

roverfj1200

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March 15, 2015, 04:13:39 PM
Maybe you could do some of my parts...... :flag_of_truce:
1988 FJ1200
1991 FJ1200

Richard.

fj johnnie

#2
March 15, 2015, 04:22:39 PM
 I suspect if you post your address a ton of parts will "show up", mine included.

TexasDave

#3
March 15, 2015, 04:31:10 PM
Quote from: fj johnnie on March 15, 2015, 04:22:39 PM
I suspect if you post your address a ton of parts will "show up", mine included.
Please bring it to the rally. I promise I will bring my generator!   :biggrin:  Dave
A pistol is like a parachute, if you need one and don't have one you will never need one again.

Charlie-brm

#4
March 15, 2015, 08:30:20 PM
What's the purpose of the pointy bit on the right side shaft? That's new to me.
If someone wants to see any images I refer to in posts, first check my gallery here. If no bueno, send me a PM. More than glad to share.
Current Model: 1990 FJ1200 3CV since 2020
Past Models: 1984 FJ1100 - 2012 to 2020
1979 XS750SF - 2005 to 2012

Pat Conlon

#5
March 15, 2015, 09:04:48 PM
For a tapered Buff Goblet:
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

1tinindian

#6
March 15, 2015, 09:14:04 PM
Leon Approved!
"I want to be free to ride my machine without being hassled by the "man"!
91 FJ1200

Pat Conlon

#7
March 15, 2015, 09:16:41 PM
Thanks Leon!  :drinks:

My dad's smiling about now....

Silly, I know...it was just a tool...
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

FJmonkey

#8
March 15, 2015, 09:19:39 PM
I guess I am taking the dark path of polish and shine. What's next? The Red Power Ranger on a Stormy Blue....
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

Pat Conlon

#9
March 15, 2015, 09:52:00 PM
The earth has just shifted on it's axis....
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

yamaha fj rider

#10
March 15, 2015, 10:26:42 PM
Congrats Pat.

Kurt
93 FJ1200
FJ 09
YZ250X I still love 2 strokes
Tenere 700
FJR1300ES

Pat Conlon

#11
March 15, 2015, 11:38:04 PM
Thanks Kurt, thanks guys!
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

ribbert

#12
March 16, 2015, 06:04:57 AM
Quote from: Charlie-brm on March 15, 2015, 08:30:20 PM
What's the purpose of the pointy bit on the right side shaft? That's new to me.

It allows for different wheels to be changed quickly. They are LH & RH threaded (for the L & R sides of the bench grinder)

The centres of the buffing wheels have a nylon flange fixed onto the outer surface on both sides that crudely threads onto the tapered shaft (in the opposite direction to the load) They are there for just that purpose.



It enables quick changes of wheels, a few seconds, spin one off, spine one on. So, you have one bench grinder and a number of wheels. The centre of the wheel has no thread, it sort of self taps on and is not under any great load so the the wheels can be changed endlessly.
I have a number of wheels and polishes but really only use one wheel, one polish for pretty much everything.

Noel
"Tell a wise man something he doesn't know and he'll thank you, tell a fool something he doesn't know and he'll abuse you"

CanDman

#13
March 16, 2015, 07:59:30 AM
Shine on brother !!!! Crazy Diamond.....  :crazy:   :blum1:. Pat....looks like I will be seeing you in June finally.....looking forward to it ...  :good:
Kev
Never regret your choices in life ! There is no way to go back to do it again and compare. Make the most and do your best with every decision you make

krusty

#14
March 16, 2015, 11:42:45 PM
Quote from: Charlie-brm on March 15, 2015, 08:30:20 PM
What's the purpose of the pointy bit on the right side shaft? That's new to me.
The pointy bit can be used for different fabric wheels. Mine has a wire wheel on the left and just the pointy shaft on the right. I can quickly swap between different cloth wheels in a few seconds. There's really no need for the wheels to be fixed to the shaft.
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