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Paint roller sleeve for buffing a wax finish

This tip is about buffing out a wax finish on small parts.

You'll find that a paint roller sleeve makes a great buffer. You just need a way to mount it.

The drill press is the obvious choice.  Get a block of wood of suitable length and start planning the corners off until you get a snug fit of the paint sleeve.

Drill a hole down the center of the block for a bolt or a threaded rod and chuck the rod in the drill press.

A dab of hot melt glue could be used to hold the sleeve in place if the fit is a bit loose.

At Wood Magazine —Sam Johnson, Covington, Ga.– suggests using a spindle sander instead of the drill press.

“To quickly buff out a wax finish on small projects, turn to your oscillating spindle sander. Just cut a thick-nap paint roller in half and slide it over a spindle drum. It fits perfectly and works quickly to bring out a wax luster.”

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