Woodturning: Three Stage Beall Buffing System Demonstration

A demonstration of how I use the three stage Beall Buffing System, on my lathe, to buff and wax the bowl I made a few weeks ago.
If you do anything differently with your Beall buffer, please let me know in the comments! I'm open to learning, for sure.
The video where I made this bowl:
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[@tmikeporter]

That reddish brown color to the wood with walnut oil looks just like Pacific Madrone. I've done a lot of it and that would be my guess. A hard, tight grained wood that cuts clean with a sharp tool. My favorite.

[@walonguy111]

Nice video and nice looking bowl. Just got the Beal system and looking forward to using it. Ty

[@MikeWaldt]

Good no nonsense demo Steve, thank you. Take care Mike

[@SJWoodworks]

Mike Waldt Thanks Mike.

[@kyliejane8294]

Ohhh that came out lovely and shiny. Awesome demo as always :)

[@SJWoodworks]

Thanks Kylie. I always appreciate your comments.

[@stanjudd2552]

Thanks Steve .

[@Robbiethewoodturner]

Nice bowl Steve little tip for a show pice after buffing use a small amount of Renaissance Wax

[@SJWoodworks]

Robbiethewoodturner Thanks Robbie. I've seen the Renaissance wax, but never used it. I'll have to pick up a pot of it and see how I like it. Thanks for watching!

[@kbbacon]

Very nice!

[@SJWoodworks]

kbbacon Thanks!

[@peteblairakathemadscientist]

Forgot to mention in my post that I use the system with all three wheels on the lathe at one time but often find it confining and would like to switch to this style but I guess I would also require three sets of bolts to bolt to the long extension.

[@SJWoodworks]

Peter Blair I'm sure you could pretty easily adapt your wheels to fit on the single mandrel. It's a standard bolt size (can't recall the exact bold size, but I'm certain you could get a bolt and a couple of washers from a big box home center and make it happen)

[@rogerdirkx.1679]

Hi, I just saw this video. Where did you buy the bowl extension? Is it a Beall product? Thanks

[@stanjudd2552]

Hay Steve , just watched your demo . Great Job ! I have one question ? Beall does not sell that kind or that length of a extension. Where did you get yours? Thank You .

[@SJWoodworks]

+Stan Judd I got it from Craft Supplies. Here's a link: www.woodturnerscatalog.com/p/39/4477/Hold-Fast-Long-Buffing-Adapter

[@peteblairakathemadscientist]

Hey Steve. Do you live on your computer? Fastest answer(s) in history! Thanks for the notes, The bolts and washer are no biggie but I thought it looked as if the bolts fit tight in the washers the way you spin them on. If not I can see the necessity of a 'aarg" screw driver for every install and removal. Thinking about it a little more I guess I could lock together with a nut then add a loose washer between the extension and the wheel(s). Ps love the upbeat music!

[@winstonbarnett90]

Good video, thanks. I have the Beall system that I use on a motor on a stand that I built. I haven't been keeping the wheels wrapped up between uses. I drilled some holes in the stand and have just been sticking the bolts in these holes. Do I need to start storing the pads in plastic? Thanks for your trouble.

[@SJWoodworks]

I' m sure storing the wheels in the open is just fine. My garage is a disaster of dust and, frankly, spiders. I'd hate to turn on the lathe to buff and have spiders flying out, so mine stays clean and spider-free in a bag.

[@boonmeerinpol9371]

very well

[@peteblairakathemadscientist]

Greetings again Steve. I have some feelers out looking for the extension. I think I could use it as well the same way as Harvey Fein whose work I am most intrigued by,

[@SJWoodworks]

Good luck!

[@CDRowe1]

One thing to note: NEVER use the white diamond step on real dark, or open pore wood (walnut, etc.). It will drive the white compound into the grain, and it will not come out without completely re-sanding your bowl. I go from tripoli right to wax with those types of wood.

[@SJWoodworks]

Good advice. Thanks for the tip!

[@phatthand]

Works fine with a coat of lacquer on the wood.

[@CC-gv6us]

use sanding sealer before sanding to fill the pores

[@peteblairakathemadscientist]

Steve nice video, We both use our system about the same. Thanks for the confirmation.I wonder if you might share with me where you got the nice long extension? Pete

[@SJWoodworks]

Peter Blair Peter, thanks for the comment. Yeah, I thought the 3-in-one system wouldn't leave enough room for buffing larger objects. I got the buffing adapter from craft supplies: www.woodturnerscatalog.com/p/39/4477/Hold-Fast-Long-Buffing-Adapter

[@peteblairakathemadscientist]

Should have followed you link before I wrote you. They don't seem to sell an extension for my 33M Oneway threads, rats!

[@SJWoodworks]

Peter Blair Yeah, but I'm certain you could find a spindle adapter to get from your spindle to a 1" or 1 1/4" x 8 threads. That would add another $25 - $40 or so in cost, but that could open you up to plenty of other accessories as well. (Note I haven't actually looked for that adapter, but it must be out there somewhere...)

[@royalmaster203]

stupid music!!!