OL55
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 07-31-12 04:33 AM - Post#2254078
I want to polish some stainless and I can't decide on a 1/2 hp or 3/4 hp. Any recommendations?
Thanks,
Larry
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 62chevy427
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07-31-12 07:21 AM - Post#2254119
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i'm using the 1/2 hp outfit from eastwood. works good,may could do it faster with more hp,but the if it grabs,there can also be more damage.
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Daves47 57
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08-01-12 06:12 AM - Post#2254426
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I'm using a 3/4 horse with 3600 RPMs. Works great.
Dave
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 Rick_L
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08-01-12 03:11 PM - Post#2254608
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3/4 hp, 3600 rpm, 8" buffing wheels.
Anything less and you'll either not get what you want, or it will take a long time.
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08-01-12 03:58 PM - Post#2254637
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I thought it depended on how far you wanted it to throw the tangled piece of stainless after it rips it out of your hands. 
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08-02-12 10:48 AM - Post#2254924
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That was pretty funny Acardon!
As previously mentioned 3/4" 3600 rpm ONLY!
Anything less will be a severe disappointment and BEWARE of the Chinese motors.
They run for 15-20 minutes fine and after that the thermal overload will kick out as you bear down on that super, shiney stainless...... 
Where's Baldor when you need them??? 
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