Originally Posted By: Mark II
I have had good results using a bench top drill press. I typically set it at the second highest speed. Depending on the barrel steel I can get a nice bright finish. In my experience carding too much is better than not enough. YMMV

I've got a press that runs slow, but it does not have any variability control. I've got a pair of wheels coming, so I'll have some options to try between the press and the polisher.