diamater size of pads

[MaxwellHoole]

I've just bought a Shinex Wrap 150 FE (secondhand) and was wondering if I was to use a larger diameter solid wool pad would that put too much strain on the motor?
Any advice gratefully received,
Thank you

 

[peter halle]

FESTOOL might need to know what size pad you are considering.

Peter

 

[Cheese]

[welcome] to the FOG.

There was a discussion just like this maybe 4-5 weeks ago and the consensus was that larger pads would fit, however you'd need to dial down the speed on a larger pad to prevent burning some types of finishes.

 

[MaxwellHoole]

Excellent, thanks for the advice. Haven't actually bought a pad yet, so not sure of specifics re size yet, was just wondering in theory.

 

[TomE]

Looks like this guy is using a pad a bit bigger than 150mm

 

[bobfog]

The biggest stress one a rotary polisher comes not from the size of the pad on its own, but the friction it creates by letting the polishing compound dry out. An occasional spray of distilled water or IPA to keep the pad spinning freely without building up heat.

Remember that the bigger the pad the faster the relative rpm on the outside of the pad is and the quicker it can burn what's being polished.

 

[semenza]

The biggest stress one a rotary polisher comes not from the size of the pad on its own, but the friction it creates by letting the polishing compound dry out. An occasional spray of distilled water or IPA to keep the pad spinning freely without building up heat.

Remember that the bigger the pad the faster the relative rpm on the outside of the pad is and the quicker it can burn what's being polished.

Surely this is not India Pale Ale?  [wink]

something-Polishing-something?

Seth

 

[bobfog]

The biggest stress one a rotary polisher comes not from the size of the pad on its own, but the friction it creates by letting the polishing compound dry out. An occasional spray of distilled water or IPA to keep the pad spinning freely without building up heat.

Remember that the bigger the pad the faster the relative rpm on the outside of the pad is and the quicker it can burn what's being polished.

Surely this is not India Pale Ale?  [wink]

something-Polishing-something?

Seth

Isopropyl alcohol, though I can't categorically deny the hoppy goodness of an IPA wouldn't lubricate the pad, at the least a few would lubricate the operator! [blink] [big grin]

 

[semenza]

The biggest stress one a rotary polisher comes not from the size of the pad on its own, but the friction it creates by letting the polishing compound dry out. An occasional spray of distilled water or IPA to keep the pad spinning freely without building up heat.

Remember that the bigger the pad the faster the relative rpm on the outside of the pad is and the quicker it can burn what's being polished.

Surely this is not India Pale Ale?  [wink]

something-Polishing-something?

Seth

Isopropyl alcohol, though I can't categorically deny the hoppy goodness of an IPA wouldn't lubricate the pad, at the least a few would lubricate the operator! [blink] [big grin]

I was thinking maybe Isopropyl Alcohol , but then I thought alcohol might be a problem with various waxes or compounds. I don't know much about polishing.

Seth

 

[bobfog]

The biggest stress one a rotary polisher comes not from the size of the pad on its own, but the friction it creates by letting the polishing compound dry out. An occasional spray of distilled water or IPA to keep the pad spinning freely without building up heat.

Remember that the bigger the pad the faster the relative rpm on the outside of the pad is and the quicker it can burn what's being polished.

Surely this is not India Pale Ale?  [wink]

something-Polishing-something?

Seth

Isopropyl alcohol, though I can't categorically deny the hoppy goodness of an IPA wouldn't lubricate the pad, at the least a few would lubricate the operator! [blink] [big grin]

I was thinking maybe Isopropyl Alcohol , but then I thought alcohol might be a problem with various waxes or compounds. I don't know much about polishing.

Seth

You are right, isopropyl alcohol will strip wax in a pure form.

It is used in the car polishing industry as modern clear coats won't be affected by it. It lubricates in a diluted form and at full strength degreases and also is used to wipe down polished finishes to ensure they're truly free from scratches and the micro scratches aren't simply being filled by the polishing compound giving the false appearance of a perfectly polished panel. Would need more info on the OP's intended use of the Shinex to know if it was an appropriate lubricant vs distilled water or something like a weak dish soap/water solution.