When I was a child, my mother had a buffer that resembled this one. It was functional and practical. This one isn't. The unit is very light and does not have enough muscle to strip floor finish. The on/off switch is also awkward to use as it requires the handle to be held at a certain angle to activate it which results in constant power loss as I tried to maneuver the device around the kitchen floor. Without a new coat of wax, it wasn't worth the time to try it as a buffer.I returned it without any problem after downloading the UPS slip from Amazon. Refund notification was prompt. I do not recommend this buffer. The 'made in China' label didn't endear it to me either.