I have a big Thank You for John Morris.  I got a PM from him the other day asking if I wanted a buffing system that mounts on the lathe.  I was about ready to turn it down because I have never seen the need and then it dawned on me that it would probably put a shine on my brass bullet pens.  I wasn't wrong.  Here is a picture of the buffing system from Don Pencil's Wood N Things.

 

 

Am I right with my thinking that the reddish brown is used first and then the white diamond and lastly the tan wax?

 

I buffed a brass shell to try it out.  Turned the one wheel black but worked like a champ.  I guess that is the dedicated brass wheel and I'll get another one for the reddish brown for other things.  Here is the polished pen.

 

 

Thanks again John.  I appreciate it and will put it to good use.

Wow that system really makes it shine!

Nice Dan. Now you have the steps note you will not be able to use these buffs on wood unless you clean them first. Have not tried cleaning after metal buff on the wheel I have for that but to clean regular wheels use 80 or 60 grit sandpaper on a flat board. A wire brush might work to clean it also.

Dan so glad you like it. Now, you know that's a wood buffing system right?

 

 

Dan you really got a high gloss with that buffing. You will find it hard to not use it after you start.