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foakes

#15
January 07, 2018, 01:24:38 AM Last Edit: January 07, 2018, 01:33:05 AM by foakes
I have just used an old shoe polisher that was bought at a thrift store for about $10 -- 20 years ago.  

Can't wear the motors on these out, and they are fairly low RPMs.

I use lambswool professional shoe-shining heads.  

Have 3 -- one for quick rough cleaning with Nevr-Dull or Black Magic, one for polishing with Gel-Gloss, one for waxing with Paste Wax.  Gentle enough for sideplates, chrome, anodized, etc..

Been waiting for this one to kick the bucket for 20 years, since it was used when I acquired it.  But these are nearly bulletproof.

They can still be picked up for $15 or $20 max -- since these would be used by gentlemen who wore nice shoes -- and a sharp shine was a sign of pride and impressive.  But that is old school nowadays...

Now, the youngsters wear any type of shoes they can get away with -- and polishing ones shoes doesn't mean what it used to mean -- when I was growing up and in business.

These used to be at the front of fine shoe stores, or beside your closet door, or in your office -- that is why they were built to last.

A new one is around $200 -- $275, a used one is around 10% of that number.  The new lambswool heads are about $25 each -- but last me around 4 years each.

Works well for me.

Just cleaned the lower half of an old Squidder tail-plate -- just a minute or so, with Never-Dull and the lambswool.

Best,

Fred
The Official, Un-Authorized Service and Restoration Center for quality vintage spinning reels.

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Tiddlerbasher

#16
January 07, 2018, 03:13:53 PM
Fred that polisher looks like a vintage Dremel machine :-\

foakes

#17
January 07, 2018, 03:22:43 PM
In the old days, the two main brands were Beck and Dremel.

They were built with quality and durability as one of their main features -- that is why they hold up for decades.

I have a Beck that I use for dress shoes, and this old Dremel for reel work.

You have a sharp eye, Chris.

Best,

Fred
The Official, Un-Authorized Service and Restoration Center for quality vintage spinning reels.

D-A-M Quick, Penn, Mitchell, and ABU/Zebco Cardinals

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The first rule of fishing is to fish where the fish are. The second rule of fishing is to never forget the first rule.

"Enjoy the little things in Life — For someday, you may look back — and realize that they were the big things"
                                                     Fred O.

Lunker Larry

#18
January 07, 2018, 03:50:53 PM
I use an old one my dad made from what I believe is an old washing machine motor. It's been around my whole life and I'm 65. The rpm is not crazy and it doesn't have any torque. I'd post a pic but the safety police would probably be all over me.  :D ;D
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Tiddlerbasher

#19
January 07, 2018, 04:44:00 PM
At least something is still working Fred ;D ;D

1badf350

#20
January 07, 2018, 05:51:37 PM
HA! Thanks Fred! I just got a vintage Dremel buffer off ebay for cheap!
-Chris

"I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, and I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people and I require the same from them."
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1badf350

#21
January 08, 2018, 02:24:07 PM
What is the difference between red and black pads? Can i put polishing compounds, like Flitz, wax, etc directly on the pads?
-Chris

"I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, and I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people and I require the same from them."
John Wayne as J.B. Books in "The Shootist"

foakes

#22
January 08, 2018, 02:36:09 PM
The colored pads are strictly for ID -- no difference in function or the type of lambswool.

Generally, if one is used for black polished shoes -- the other is for brown.

These are just buffers -- not appropriate for rubbing compound cutting or power waxing.

For me, these are a final quick touch up -- and the shape allows access into smaller areas of a reel.

For waxing, I do this by hand after removing oxidation and cutting with a rubbing compound, recleaning, applying wax by hand -- then the buffer is just for a final sheen.

I like to use common gel-gloss paste for a final sheen.

Best,

Fred
The Official, Un-Authorized Service and Restoration Center for quality vintage spinning reels.

D-A-M Quick, Penn, Mitchell, and ABU/Zebco Cardinals

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The first rule of fishing is to fish where the fish are. The second rule of fishing is to never forget the first rule.

"Enjoy the little things in Life — For someday, you may look back — and realize that they were the big things"
                                                     Fred O.

1badf350

#23
January 08, 2018, 03:41:22 PM
Ok thanks Fred!
-Chris

"I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, and I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people and I require the same from them."
John Wayne as J.B. Books in "The Shootist"

Gobi King

#24
January 08, 2018, 04:11:33 PM
I love it Fred,

I used to make a few bucks polishing my dad's dress shoes. Man, that polisher would have some handy back then.

I can polish my reels and my shoes too, time to look at ebay for one of these  ;D
Shibs - aka The Gobi King
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Gobi King

#25
January 10, 2018, 04:07:34 AM
I picked up a dremel polisher off ebay, $45 shipped, some pitting but seller says it runs.
Shibs - aka The Gobi King
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Gobi King

#26
January 11, 2018, 07:42:13 PM Last Edit: January 11, 2018, 07:42:58 PM by Gobi King
Hey Fred, Check out what Usps dropped this off this morning,

it runs and it is pretty quiet.

I need to start wearing more black dress shoes so I can use the black head to polish my shoes  ;D

How should I go about washing the wool polish things?
Shibs - aka The Gobi King
Fichigan

foakes

#27
January 11, 2018, 09:55:52 PM
Just toss them in the washer with a little soap and Woolite -- then run them through the dryer.

When it is time to replace them -- Amazon or Google will ship to your door for around $25 for a couple.

Good find!

Best,

Fred
The Official, Un-Authorized Service and Restoration Center for quality vintage spinning reels.

D-A-M Quick, Penn, Mitchell, and ABU/Zebco Cardinals

--------

The first rule of fishing is to fish where the fish are. The second rule of fishing is to never forget the first rule.

"Enjoy the little things in Life — For someday, you may look back — and realize that they were the big things"
                                                     Fred O.

steelhead_killer

#28
January 23, 2020, 10:09:15 PM
Found this via craigslist. Seems to be the right speed. Came out of a place that made dentures. Can't wait to try her out.
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54bullseye

#29
January 23, 2020, 10:55:15 PM
Quote from: Gobi King on January 11, 2018, 07:42:13 PM
Hey Fred, Check out what Usps dropped this off this morning,

it runs and it is pretty quiet.

I need to start wearing more black dress shoes so I can use the black head to polish my shoes  ;D

How should I go about washing the wool polish things?

Gobi King did you buy that off eBay from me ????   John Taylor
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