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#22 ·
I'm certainly not trying to chase anyone, just pointing out what may be obvious, and maybe not. I'd love to have one of those wheels, but to buy one without actually seeing it in action, $130+ is a bit too rich. I know how buffing wheels work, I already have a bench buffer and polishing compound. ;)
 
#23 ·
gunrunnerjohn said:
I'm certainly not trying to chase anyone, just pointing out what may be obvious, and maybe not. I'd love to have one of those wheels, but to buy one without actually seeing it in action, $130+ is a bit too rich. I know how buffing wheels work, I already have a bench buffer and polishing compound. ;)
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This is the problem.......... Everyone is associating the burnishing wheel with buffing wheels.:confused: They are completely different. Buffing is old technology, which uses polishing compounds and different wheels.:thumbsdown: Burnishing is just the wheel no compounds or additives needed.:thumbsup:This is new technology which came out of the space age.:cool: All you need is time...30 seconds to one minute per track (if you have good hand skills).
 
#25 ·
gunrunnerjohn said:
Well, you also need that $130+ to buy the wheel. ;)
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$$$$$$$$$$$$$.......$130.00

It seems everyone can come up with the money to buy more trains including me. I would think you would like to run them on your layout with good clean track to start with, but maybe not?

You may want to keep them in the box and leave them to your grand kids. Then you don't need the burnishing or buffing wheel.

Have good week. I have to burnish some old track to sell on eBay. Do you have any old track that I can buy cheap?

AZ-Flyer
 
#26 ·
Well, it's not the $130 or so, but the uncertainty of exactly how well this would actually work. It's easy to get caught up in the moment, but stuff like this I like to actually see before I spend my money. If I buy most other pieces of equipment, I'm sure of exactly what I'm going to get. In this case, I'm not sure how easy or effective it'll actually be, or how long that wheel will last. It's not that I believe it can't work, I just don't know how effective, easy, or cost effective it would end up being. It's not like there aren't other ways to clean track...
 
#27 ·
AZ-Flyer,

Two questions ...

1. Any advice / tips on how to burnish with enough care to avoid degrading the paint on the cross ties?

2. Do you (or the burnishing pad) ever have a hands-on display at any local (large) train shows? (Thinking in New England for my specific interests.)

Thanks,

TJ
 
Discussion starter · #29 ·
Value?

AZ-Flyer, I couldn't agree more with your statements:thumbsup:

Len, thank you for all that info, as always, you get right to the point!:D

John, the web site you posted doesn't have a, "Burnishing Wheel" that matches what we've been discussing.:( I don't agree with your logic. Sometimes, you just have to go with other peoples experiences and trust that someone that has as much love of the hobby wouldn't steer you wrong:)

Enough said on this topic!!

Regards,
Jim
 
#30 ·
Stillakid said:
John, the web site you posted doesn't have a, "Burnishing Wheel" that matches what we've been discussing.:(
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The price I quoted was from his reference to an eBay auction of $119 + 12.95 shipping. As far as the site I posted, I didn't say it has burnishing wheels, I was speaking of the alternatives since I can't find such a wheel at a reasonable price.

Sometimes, you just have to go with other peoples experiences and trust that someone that has as much love of the hobby wouldn't steer you wrong
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Sometimes I do, but not every time. ;) Do you own one of these wheels? If not, what are you basing your opinion on? Lots of people have opinions on topics, that doesn't necessarily make then correct.

It seems in your eyes, it's not allowed to question a conclusion. I don't see things that way, so we'll have to agree to disagree on this point. :dunno:
 
#33 ·
25 cents a track might not be bad if you live close and can drop it off and pick it up.

But the shipping to and return up the total considerably.

Anyway good luck with it, it looks like it does an excellent job of cleaning the track.:thumbsup:

Has it been said yet, how well does it work on three rail?
Does it work on 3 rail? I guess it should?:confused:
 
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Reckers said:
I just love jerking the occasional O-gauge chain...:D

Somebody out there feed me another straight line!!!
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Someone said something about jerking 0 gauge chain....I got to jump back in on this thread!;)

Thanks for stirring the pot while I was gone doing more important things....like running my American Flyer Trains on my S Gauge Layout.:thumbsup:

I will try an answer some questions people asked:
No, I haven't been to any model train shows....you talk about cost$$$$$$
No, I haven't tried burnishing 3 rail track....they don't make that for S gauge American Flyer.
There was a question about how long a new wheel would last. In the orthopedic field I was in, we used this wheel ever day for five days a week for for fifty two weeks a year. we replayed the wheel proply ever 6 to 8 months of heavy use. For an individusl it should at least three years or more.
It's an idea to try to do some Lionel track in three rail and post it on this tread for all to see. I might have to charge more because that is a extra rail to burnish. Then you have to think about the added weight and size of the track when shipping. Now your talking $$$$$......Ha guys! I'm just pulling your chain.....:eek:hwell:

Lets get back to what is important.....burnishing three rail Lionel track and posting video for all to see.:thumbsup: I will have to pick up some track from one of my TCA friends that collects Lionel trains. These Lionel guys are really nice here in Arizona. It must be something to do about the heat...:cool:

AZ-Flyer
 
#38 ·
AZ-Flyer said:
Someone said something about jerking 0 gauge chain....I got to jump back in on this thread!;)

Thanks for stirring the pot while I was gone doing more important things....like running my American Flyer Trains on my S Gauge Layout.:thumbsup:

I will try an answer some questions people asked:
No, I haven't been to any model train shows....you talk about cost$$$$$$
No, I haven't tried burnishing 3 rail track....they don't make that for S gauge American Flyer.
There was a question about how long a new wheel would last. In the orthopedic field I was in, we used this wheel ever day for five days a week for for fifty two weeks a year. we replayed the wheel proply ever 6 to 8 months of heavy use. For an individusl it should at least three years or more.
It's an idea to try to do some Lionel track in three rail and post it on this tread for all to see. I might have to charge more because that is a extra rail to burnish. Then you have to think about the added weight and size of the track when shipping. Now your talking $$$$$......Ha guys! I'm just pulling your chain.....:eek:hwell:

Lets get back to what is important.....burnishing three rail Lionel track and posting video for all to see.:thumbsup: I will have to pick up some track from one of my TCA friends that collects Lionel trains. These Lionel guys are really nice here in Arizona. It must be something to do about the heat...:cool:

AZ-Flyer
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Politeness often grows out of desperation. Perhaps they're desperate for something to make their Lionel sets work?:D
 
#40 ·
Stillakid said:
Reckers, that and other things!
AZ-Flyer, they'll probably keep you so busy with their 3-rail that you won't have time for your "Real" trains:)
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Great come back!:thumbsup: Yes I lost some sleep over that idea last night.....what do they call that a nightmare:eek:

Well I am off to my woodcavers club meeting,:cool: then heading over to get some 3-rail track, to give it a try;)

AZ-Flyer
 
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