Introducing the 8” Heavy Duty Bench Buffer and Polisher Machine by POWERTEC.Whether you’re a seasoned craftsman or beginner woodworker, being able to sharpen your tools to maintain their effectiveness is vital towards project success. And while this electric polishing buffer is designed for a wide range of applications, such as, polishing the surfaces of woods, metals, stones, hard plastics, jewelry and more - Professionals and hobbyist alike, also utilize it for sharpening lathe tools and/or maintaining edges on knives, blades, and chisels.Premium Design and BuildFeaturing a seamless design intended to increase workflow and simplify the buffing process, this bench buffer comes with a quick and easy buffer wheel assembly that will have you fully operation within minutes. The bench buffer comes with an extended shaft profile (5-1/2” on each end) that accepts wider pieces for buffing. For your convenience, it mounts and supports 8-inch buffing wheels (of all types) with a 5/8” arbor hole.This heavy duty bench buffer runs at a slow speed of 1750 RPMs to help prevent overheating of finishes. The powerful ½ horsepower motor delivers reliable performance, with a smooth and quite operation perfect for any workshop environment. To help deliver an optimal and fully stabilized performance, the machine possesses an iron cast base with a standing profile and mounting holes for additional mounting support.Featured Specifications1/2 HP Motor w/ 2.5 Amps120V, 60 Hz, Single Phase, Induction5/8” ArborSlow Speed (No Load) 1,750 RPM8” Buffer Wheel DiameterClockwise Wheel Rotation3 Prong Conductor CordPlease Note: Recommended running time is 30 minutes.POWERTEC is a leading manufacturer of high quality woodworking tools and accessories, machines, and an assortment of OEM replacement parts. We are committed to exceeding expectations, while bringing the latest innovations, technology, and product development to the industry.