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    4 years scrapping and got my first floor buffer (Weights added post# 19)

    lol, i *thought* I'd scrapped out most about everything at least once, never had a floor buffer before!
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    If that thing works don't scrap it!

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    Well don't keep us in suspense NA get cracking that sucker open an let us know the results!



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    Quote Originally Posted by ryanw View Post
    If that thing works don't scrap it!
    Its still sitting n my garage looking kinda pretty. I have no idea how to run one of these things!!


    i'd have thought they were like Kirbys - forever lasting and trade em in for new or upgrade type thing

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    what kind of a floor buffer New ?

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    They're really simple. Should just have a trigger or something to grip to turn it on. See if it works. You'll get at the very least $100 for it if it does.

    Edit - Make sure the buffer wheel is in the air!
    Last edited by ryanw; 12-11-2013 at 08:50 PM.

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    ETA: ah heck, that came out fuzzy

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    Here's one way to test if it works, looks like fun.
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    I scrapped one before, and if I remember right I got some good magnets out if it


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    Quote Originally Posted by Gravitar View Post
    Here's one way to test if it works, looks like fun.
    Omg, LOL!

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    Quote Originally Posted by newattitude View Post
    Omg, LOL!
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    NA, seriously, be careful with it till you learn to run it. The handle spins around fast and can HURT.
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    DOH.. That private didn't even come close to 8 seconds!
    I'm so into scrapping.. When my Steel Toe Boots Wear out, I cut the Steel out of them and recycle the Toe!

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    They can be balanced simply by raising and lowering the handle. Trying to fight one with brute force is futile. I've used some, although not enough to master it, but seen some guys run em with one hand while they're standing there talking to somebody, maybe even sippin a coffee with the other one i guess

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    Couldn't be any worse to run than a zero turn mower, New! (Just teasing!!)

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    Had one like that last year or the year before. They got a nice motor in them and the cord was heavy too. I thought the cord was a hose at first (green cord). Desent weight of cast alum also. I remember breaking down the motor watching Phil Humber pitch his perfect game against the seattle mariners.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bear View Post
    They can be balanced simply by raising and lowering the handle. Trying to fight one with brute force is futile. I've used some, although not enough to master it, but seen some guys run em with one hand while they're standing there talking to somebody, maybe even sippin a coffee with the other one i guess
    Rock or tilt the handle also controls the side to side. I got a big lesson about running them back in basic training. Only way to keep the old floors at Ft Knox shining in the World War barracks.

    If you didn't watch tho, you could knock yourself out and do some major damage.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mechanic688 View Post
    Rock or tilt the handle also controls the side to side. I got a big lesson about running them back in basic training. Only way to keep the old floors at Ft Knox shining in the World War barracks.

    If you didn't watch tho, you could knock yourself out and do some major damage.
    Right, hold it at just the right height to keep it from running away, and tilt it to go left or right, there's definitely a trick to it

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    alrighty, thing was wayyyy old and crusted/rotted to worry about selling.

    Took it apart.

    Bottom piece of cast = 6lbs

    misc cast pieces/parts = 2 lbs

    Handle =Irony because I cant get the top and bottom piece off = 15 lbs

    Cord(s) = 16 lbs

    Rotor drum = 33 lbs

    copper motor/windings thingy = 30 lbs

    the only steel piece besides the handle was the top of the motor housing and that was maybe 1/2 lb

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    Good one I'm adding that to my wishlist


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