Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Confused about when to use abrasive paste and when to use a traditional buffing system? In this video, I explain the key differences between abrasive pastes like Yorkshire Grit and the three-wheel buffing system using Tripoli and White Diamond compounds. You’ll learn how each process works and when to use one versus the other to get that perfect finish on your woodturning projects.
Whether you’re new to finishing or looking to refine your process, this video will help you understand which approach gives the best results for your work.
👉 Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:31 What Abrasive Paste Is and How It Works
01:14 The Beall Buffing System Explained
02:44 When to Use Abrasive Paste
04:20 When to Use the Beall Buffing System
06:46 Can You Combine the Two?
07:37 Final Thoughts
If you’d like to support my work—or simply treat me to a coffee—you can visit: buymeacoffee.com/mikepeace3Y Every bit of support genuinely helps, and I’m truly grateful for it.
Here are two great sources for chucks, lathes and many other woodturning accessories. As a marketing affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.
-The Woodturning Store thewoodturningstore.com/record-power/?aff=7
-Turners Warehouse turnerswarehouse.com/?ref=lhktiplm
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases from my Amazon shop amazon.com/shop/mikepeacewoodturning
Yorkshire grit amzn.to/4l7M97a
Beall Wood Buff System amzn.to/4mssrV2
PSI Buffing system amzn.to/4lxhMbE
Buffing Wheel Rake amzn.to/4lQlfld
Rennaisance Wax amzn.to/4hfVwla
I offer in-person woodturning instruction in the Atlanta, GA area. Visit mikepeacewoodturning.com for details. Download demonstration handouts and articles I have published.
Confused about when to use abrasive paste and when to use a traditional buffing system? In this video, I explain the key differences between abrasive pastes like Yorkshire Grit and the three-wheel buffing system using Tripoli and White Diamond compounds. You’ll learn how each process works and when to use one versus the other to get that perfect finish on your woodturning projects.
Whether you’re new to finishing or looking to refine your process, this video will help you understand which approach gives the best results for your work.
👉 Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:31 What Abrasive Paste Is and How It Works
01:14 The Beall Buffing System Explained
02:44 When to Use Abrasive Paste
04:20 When to Use the Beall Buffing System
06:46 Can You Combine the Two?
07:37 Final Thoughts
If you’d like to support my work—or simply treat me to a coffee—you can visit: buymeacoffee.com/mikepeace3Y Every bit of support genuinely helps, and I’m truly grateful for it.
Here are two great sources for chucks, lathes and many other woodturning accessories. As a marketing affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.
-The Woodturning Store thewoodturningstore.com/record-power/?aff=7
-Turners Warehouse turnerswarehouse.com/?ref=lhktiplm
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases from my Amazon shop amazon.com/shop/mikepeacewoodturning
Yorkshire grit amzn.to/4l7M97a
Beall Wood Buff System amzn.to/4mssrV2
PSI Buffing system amzn.to/4lxhMbE
Buffing Wheel Rake amzn.to/4lQlfld
Rennaisance Wax amzn.to/4hfVwla
I offer in-person woodturning instruction in the Atlanta, GA area. Visit mikepeacewoodturning.com for details. Download demonstration handouts and articles I have published.
