[Jewelry making - Article 00621] - Re: [Orchid] Running true on tapered spindles

[David L. Huffman]

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Hi PG;

>     Does anyone know of a trick to threading felt buffs on tapered
>     spindles so that they run true? 

    Boy, I've long wished that someone would either market an inside ring
    buff that ran true, or else somebody else would come up with a gadget
    that would true up the hole. They rarely are true enough that you can
    just spin them on and go. Here's how I handle it. First, I stick the
    end of the steam cleaner's nozzel in the hole and blast away for a
    minute or two. That softens up the wood somewhat. Then, carefully
    screw it on the motor's spindle till it's snug. Then turn the motor's
    spindle slowly by hand and look for wobble. Adjust it by hand until
    it seems to be true. Let it dry on the spindle for a few hours. If,
    when you're using it, it gets off whack, stop the motor and re-adjust
    by hand. After a little trial and error, it'll be running about as
    true as can be expected, and from there on it shouldn't get off
    center. I'll be watching this thread for input from others. 

David L. Huffman

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