Product Overview
Introducing the 8" Heavy Duty Bench Buffer and Polisher Machine by POWERTEC.
Whether you’re a seasoned craftsman or beginner woodworker, being able to sharpen your tools to maintain their effectiveness is vital towards project success. And while this electric polishing buffer is designed for a wide range of applications, such as, polishing the surfaces of woods, metals, stones, hard plastics, jewelry and more - Professionals and hobbyist alike, also utilize it for sharpening lathe tools and/or maintaining edges on knives, blades, and chisels.
- INCLUDES: 8" Bench Buffer Polisher with heavy duty, wobble free profile with two 8" buffing wheels included
- FUNCTION: Specifically designed for polishing surfaces of woods, metals, stones, hard plastics, lathe tools, jewelry and more. Ideal for maintaining super sharp edges on blades or creating professional looking buffed finishes on wood turning chisel
- FEATURES: Long, ball bearing supported shafts that allow wider pieces to be buffed, a convenient on/off switch with safety key to prevent unauthorized use, and a 1750 RPMs to help prevent the overheating of finishes
- STABILIZED BUILD: This benchtop polisher machine possesses a cast iron base for stand support, and comes with build-in optional mounting holes for minimized vibration and smooth, quiet operation
- ADDITIONAL SPECS: Universal 8 inch buffing wheel mounting, 5/8" arbor, 1/2 HP slow speed induction motor with 2.5 amps
The POWERTEC BF800 is a dual end buffing machine designed for a variety of projects that require a smooth and polished surface. It’s intended for an assortment of materials, including metal, aluminum, chrome, plastic and other materials.
Heavy Duty Build and Performance
Our benchtop buffer was constructed with a cast iron base that not only gives this machine a sturdy and grounded foundation, but it’s designed to reduce vibration while in use. This key feature also helps eliminate potential damage to your work area or stock, often caused by vibrational buffering.
In addition to a solid build, this tool is equipped with extra long, ball bearing supported precision machine shafts for highly durable performance.
Premium Design and Build
Featuring a seamless design intended to increase workflow and simplify the buffing process, this bench buffer comes with a quick and easy buffer wheel assembly that will have you fully operation within minutes. The bench buffer comes with an extended shaft profile (5-1/2" on each end) that accepts wider pieces for buffing. For your convenience, it mounts and supports 8-inch buffing wheels (of all types) with a 5/8" arbor hole.
This heavy duty bench buffer runs at a slow speed of 1750 RPMs to help prevent overheating of finishes. The powerful ½ horsepower motor delivers reliable performance, with a smooth and quite operation perfect for any workshop environment. To help deliver an optimal and fully stabilized performance, the machine possesses an iron cast base with a standing profile and mounting holes for additional mounting support.
Specifications
- 1/2 HP Motor w/ 2.5 Amps
- 120V, 60 Hz, Single Phase, Induction
- 5/8" Arbor
- Slow Speed (No Load) 1,750 RPM
- 8" Buffer Wheel Diameter
- Clockwise Wheel Rotation
- 3 Prong Conductor Cord
Product Manual: view PDF file
Please Note: Recommended running time is 30 minutes.
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
WARNING: Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/wood
