Just to depress everyone this is how big factories do polishing, no people input. The arm uses suction and is computer controlled. Probably even a machine for loading and removing the bodies in and ou...

@darrenking Looks like you have covered all the bases with design and the need to store in a small space. I've never used an electric machine for instrument polishing but have done a bit of metal poli...

Here our old friend Dan shows off his sweet ass buffer. He doesn’t talk about how not to do it but by watching you’ll see what I mean. Obviously youtube has lots of vids to explore on the subject but ...

@tv101 Like anything else there’s a learning curve. I haven’t used a buffer personally but have seen it done and have read about them. The biggest danger aside from burn through is the buffing wheel (...

I was going to say that I've used a polishing machine on a guitar, but that's not quite true. I've seen one being used on the fretboard of a guitar that I'd made, but the guy using it declined to let ...

Hi Darren. When I was talking about slippage I meant in the context of an inbuilt "clutch" similar to Robbie O'Brien's ( ) Hopefully you wont need it but if you press too hard it slows down, hence le...

@darrenking That whole thing looks like a neat solution. I had been wondering how you were going to couple the polisher shaft to the motor shaft. Now that I've seen your drawing that is clear now. I'm...

This is the drawing of the shaft and it actually protrudes by about 335mm in front of the bearing which should give plenty of accessibility. Also, because the buffer doesn't have a support stand, it i...

Hi Mike, thanks for your comments. The shaft protrudes from the external bearing by about 300mm and at 25mm thick I don’t expect a lot of flex. The final 100mm is reduced to 20mm and the end is thread...

Hi Darren. Fantastic idea and a great alternative to the SM buffer for people with limited space and the predicted budget certainly makes it affordable. Have you thought about any "give" in the speed ...

Hi Boo, This is the standard information that they publish covering car polishing systems and those suggested for guitar polishing. I’ll give them a ring next week and ask the question though. Darren

I’m pretty sure the techies at the polishingshop.co.uk will have some good advice on both the compounds and the best grade of mop to use for any given lacquer. I am happy to ask them the question unle...

The Glitterball will be ready for polishing in a couple of weeks or so, I’ve got a lot of painting and sanding to do before then. I would be happy do some test polishing on other guitars if you want m...

Hey Boo, I’m pretty sure the techies at the polishingshop.co.uk will have some good advice on both the compounds and the best grade of mop to use for any given lacquer. I am happy to ask them the ques...

Thanks TV, much appreciated. Darren

When is that glitterball guitar going to be ready for a final buffing Boo? Feel another product test coming on? As usual all the pics are in reverse order but I have never found a way to alter this ot...

Drum roll please .......... Ok here are the first photos of the mop polisher prototype. I won’t have the actual spindle for a week or 10 days so I have stuck a length of clothes rail up it’s jacksie (...

@mattbeels At 5 or more coats, pretty solid. One thing however, this will probably be the last time I work with pine. Too soft that I actually had to make a walnut block to accept the the string ferru...

Gives a nice satin gloss. Super easy and inexpensive. @clinton How durable is that finish though?

Top job @clinton