I went to the Woodcraft store in Dallas to get a hard felt wheel and the green oxide compound to buff my chisels, irons, etc.. and they were out of the green oxide compound. A couple of the guys there said that a product called Yellowstone will work just as well. I bought it but I have not used it yet and I wanted some opinions on this. I opened it up and it is pink in color and it is similar in consistency to the red and black compound bars I have already used in the past, will this yellowstone work or should I return it and wait for the green oxide to be in stock? Also, to charge the felt wheel the first time, I have read that you are to either singe the wheel slightly to accept the compound or I have read to put vaseline on it, what is the proper way to prepare the felt wheel so I don’t screw it up.
Thanks,
Mike
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...Can't believe no one has replied. I'd suggest you visit Woodcraft's website for their recommendations. For what I've invested in felt wheels over the years, I'd never singe one, and as far as vaseline .... if your compound was a dry powder, you might mix it heavily with vaseline to charge (stick it to) the wheel. Most of my polishing compounds come from Brownells as a stick grease or waxy bar .... both applied directly to a dedicated wheel. I'd be fearful that vaseline (like water) would swell the wheel, rendering it unusable ....
John in Texas
Felt wheels are ok, but there is the chance that you will round over the edge as you buff, or will just plain over-buff. A flat hand strop works just as well as a wheel. A wheel made from 3/4 MDF makes a better wheel in my opinion, if you like a wheel-type setup, and won't wrap around like the felt. Think of it as a 8000 grit grinding wheel.
Yes, the Yellowstone is a good compound but it is flakey and crumbly. It is made primarily for use with a flat strop.
Edited 2/10/2006 9:24 pm ET by Vicejaws
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