Inventory reduction sale on Divine Dico spiral sewed cloth buffing wheel No. 27 with 1/2" face (thick), 10" in diameter. Two metal toothed flanges for the 1/2" spindle. As of 2008, we no longer use this size and are selling the 8 that we have in stock. All sales final.
DICO pre-faced spiral sewed buffing wheels are dependable, well-balanced, and long wearing for general shop use. The No. 27 is a budget grade spiral sewed buff, for the occasional used who wants a good wheel at a moderate price. This is a good wheel for coarse buffing and cutting. It is made from selected white cotton material, with continuous spiral sewing with 3/8" spacing. The hole size in the wheel is one inch. The wheel comes with two DICO toothed flanges for the 1/2" spindle.
A section, or single buff, consists of layers of material sewed together in various ways. A buffing wheel consists of one or more single sections. Buffing wheels should always be mounted on your spindle between flanges firmly gripping the sides. Flanges are the metal discs between whcih buffing wheels are mounted. Special toothed flanges bite into the buffing wheel to prevent it from slipping. The face, or edge, of the buffing wheel is the working surface. All DICO buffing wheels are pre-faced, which means that the trued wheel face has a soft nap which prepares it for easy application of compositions. Pre-facing eliminates much of the throwing of threads common in unfinished buffs.
A composition, or compound, is the material applied to the face of a buffing wheel to enable you to obtain the finish you desire. It consists of abrasives, which do the work, held in suspecsion by wax or grease, which acts as a binder to hold the abrasive to the buff. There are many kninds of compositions, ranging from coarse cutting emery to the finest jeweler's rouge, and each has a particular use. Buffing wheels will not produce results without compositions. DICO compositions are specially compounded for easy application and to give dependable results. DICO compositions are tube packed, because it is clean to handle, preserves the compositions, prevents waste , is easier to apply, permanently identifies the contents and helps you avoid damaging valuable work by use of the wrong composition. DICO compositions are easily applied, and have a very high content of abrasive, which speeds their actions.
This #27 wheel is best for coarse buffing, which means buffing with coarse compositions, such as emery, to remove rust, grinding marks, and rough suface imperfections. It is not meant for cutting down, which means buffing with sharp cutting compositions to remove additional surface imperfections and give a moderate lustre. Neither is it meant for coloring, which means the final buffing with soft and fine compositions to bring out the natural color or lustre of the material.
Applying the composition to your buffing wheel: On a new wheel, be sure the wheel is revolving toward you and has attained full speed. Then pass the tube of composition lightly across the face of the wheel in front of, and a little below, the spindle, until the face is slightly coated. Now hold a clean piece of old metal lightly against the wheel for a few seconds to spread the coating. Do this several times until the face is uniformly coated. After the buffing wheel face has been adequately charged with composition, you are ready to buff. It will be necessary to apply more composition from time to time as you buff, and the best way to do this is with a wiping motion, being careful not to overload the wheel.
On an old wheel, first clean the face of your wheel as soon as possible. Thus you will avoid marring work with coarse cutting compositions previously used and also will be assured of a more uniform coating. The old face may be removed by holding the edge of a file or other tool against the wheel as it revolves. When clean, proceed as with a new wheel. Never use a wheel for coloring which has previously been used for coarse buffing or cutting down. Particles of grit remaining in the face may scratch your final finish. You will save time and avoid costly mistakes by using a separate wheel for each type of composition
To buff the right way, be sure your wheel is revolving toward you and at a high speed. Coat your wheel with the right composition and let it run for a few seconds so the composition will settle on the buff. Never put the composition on the article to be buffed. Now grasp your work firmly and apply it lightly against the face of the wheel, being sure to keep it below the center of the wheel, otherwise the buff might catch in your work and pull it out of your hands. Keep your work constantly in motion, always removing it from the wheel with a slanting downward stroke. This will blend buffing marks and help avoid spotty or streaked results. Never allow the wheel to strike the upper edge of the work, as it may be torn from your hands. Wipe additional composition across the wheel face as needed, but do not overload. Do not use too much pressure against the wheel. Let the composotion and the wheel do the work. When finished, wipe the surface that was buffed with a soft flannel cloth dipped in powdered whiting to remove all traces of composition.
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DICO CR1-J Jumbo Rouge Buffing Composition
DICO CR1-J Jumbo Rouge Buffing Compound is a fine coloring material for use on buffing wheels. It contains soft natural abrasives. It is used for buffing gold and silver, and is excellent for final coloring on all kinds of metal. It is best and safest used with flannel buff such as DICO #60, or a DICO felt wheel.
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DICO PBC-J Jumbo Plastic Buffing Composition
DICO PBC-J Plastic Jumbo Buffing Compound is for cut and color buffing on hard plastics. Do not use on soft or low melting point plastics such as Polyethylene. Minimum net weight is 15 3/4 oz
Product number PBC-J
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DICO 529-WR1-J Jumbo White Rouge Buffing Composition
DICO 529-WR1-J White Rouge Jumbo size produces a brilliant high gloss finish on all metals and plastic. Clean and greaseless. Will not discolor. Minimum weight is 14. oz. The printed tube identifies the contents down to the last half inch
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DICO TC6-J Jumbo Tripoli Buffing Composition
DICO TC6 Tripoli Jumbo Premium Buffing Composition in a Jumbo Tube for buffing all non-ferrous metals, such as brass, copper, aluminum, etc., and plastic. Not for buffing gold or silver. Minimum weight is 14. oz. The printed tube identifies the contents down to the last half inch
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