Which Wheels, Mops And Buffs Should I Use?

The world of jewellery polishing equipment is vast and difficult to navigate when you first start out. Even as you build your kit of jewellery making tools and supplies, and create your own style of jewellery-making, knowing which wheels, mops and buffs to use for a professional finish can be complex. That’s why we’ve put together our guide to different types of buffing wheels and mops so that you can tell the difference between a calico mop and a bristle polishing disc – all while using them to finish your latest designs to a professional standard.

What is a buffing wheel?

If you’re just starting out you may want to start with the basics. So what is a buffing wheel exactly? And what is its purpose? Buffing wheels are an abrasive wheel used to smooth and polish metal jewellery and carry a polishing compound. Once the compound is applied to the buffing wheel it will spin (either with the use of a handheld rotary drill or an industrial scale motor polisher), consistently applying the polishing compound and leaving the jewellery piece smooth and with a high shine.

What are the different types of buffing wheels?

3M Radial bristle polishing discs Useful for: Buffing smaller pieces without the need for polishing compounds Cylinder, bullet & pin polishers Useful for: Polishing hard-to-reach details Soft buffing wheels and mops Useful for: Finishing your pieces with a professional, mirror shine Matting abrasive wheels Useful for: Creating a specific matt effect

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Different Types Of Buffing Wheels & Polishing Mops

Which Wheels, Mops And Buffs Should I Use? The world of jewellery polishing equipment is vast and difficult to navigate when you first start out. Even as you build your kit of jewellery making tools and supplies, and create your own style of jewellery-making, knowing which wheels, mops and buffs to use for a professional […]

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