The heavy duty 14 polishing mandrel is supported by a live center in the tailstock and driven by a # 2 MT in the headstock spindle. The system requires a lathe with a minimum of 1/2 HP. This system includes 3 buffing wheels, perfect for achieving a smooth and polished finish on your creations Buffing passes are made with a Tripoli buff (linen wheel), White Diamond buff (linen/flannel wheel), then Carnauba wax (flannel wheel). Fantastic three step buffing system. Acrylic Pen Buffing System - Turners Retreat 3 Step Lathe Buffing System - Pen Kit Mall The final finish is very similar to multiple coats of lacquer but is softer and much deeper. This system includes: A set of three 8-Inch fabric buffing wheels,Tripoli bar, White Diamond bar, a Carnauba Wax bar, and a mandrel which holds the three buffing wheels. System includes: (1) #2MT 16 heavy duty mandrel, (3) 8 fabric buffing wheels (Linen, Linen/Flannel Combo, Flannel), (3) buffing compound bars (Tripoli, White Diamond, Carnuba Wax), hardware packet, and instructions Woodturning Finishing System LBUFFSYS 3-Step Lathe Buffing System – Get That Pro Shine On Lathe Mounted Buffing For best results, pre-treat your workpiece with danish oil