Buffing extension

[john lucas]

Does anyone know if this is still sold. It's an 8" extension used with the Beale buffing system. It screws directly on the lathe.

 

[Asher Langton]

I've seen the Hold Fast version (not anodized) at Woodcraft recently, and it looks like they're available online:

Hold Fast Buffing Extender1.25" x 8 TPI x 8"

Buffs deep bowls easily with a lathe. Aluminum spindle adapter to 3/8" buffing mandrel bolt Includes No Lock Spindle Washer

woodturnerswonders.com

 

[Jeff Jackson]

That looks like an old Don Pencil one because I have one identical. He's been out of business for quite a while. I believe Hold fast sells one like Asher mentioned.

 

[Dennis Weiner]

Lee Valley bought Beall tools. Its available:

Combination Adapter Extension for Beall Bowl Buff Sets - Lee Valley Tools

www.leevalley.com

 

[William Rogers]

Looks like the Don Pencil extension. I also have one except mine is 1”-8tpi, so I use an adapter. I don’t think I have seen one for sale. The closest is Hold Fast mentioned by Asher, basically the same.

 

[john lucas]

Woodturnerswonders sells what looks just like the above mentioned piece.

 

[JeffSmith]

That’s the Don Pencil version. Mine is 12” long, 1-1/4”dia. Don stopped making long ago as far as I know. Good to hear someone took up the manufacturing…it really is an indispensable tool in my arsenal.

 

[Bill Alston]

I’ve not seen anyone offer these in the UK, how is it used? A picture of the setup would be nice.

 

[Bill Boehme]

Does anyone know if this is still sold. It's an 8" extension used with the Beale buffing system. It screws directly on the lathe.

I have one just like the one in your picture. I bought it about twenty years ago and haven’t used it in at least fifteen years. Mine was made by Don Pencil. I haven’t seen them in my local Rockler or Woodcraft in ages … at least ten years, maybe fifteen.

 

[William Rogers]

@Bill Alston Here is a picture. I bought this from a Rockler store clearance for $2.00 12-15 years ago. I didn't even know what it was at the time. I use mine all the time for buffing.

 

[Bill Alston]

@Bill Alston Here is a picture. I bought this from a Rockler store clearance for $2.00 12-15 years ago. I didn't even know what it was at the time. I use mine all the time for buffing.

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Neat, thanks for that.

 

[Tom Gall]

@Bill Alston Here is a picture. I bought this from a Rockler store clearance for $2.00 12-15 years ago. I didn't even know what it was at the time. I use mine all the time for buffing.

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Interesting ... I assume the name was on there when you bought it (not your doing). My business name since 1982 was Wood 'N' Things.

 

[William Rogers]

@Tom Gall That is how it was marked when I bought it. I know it was purchased from Rockler maybe 1999 or so. Scroll down on this link and you will see Don Pencil WOOD N THINGS buffing supplies listed.

Don Pencil