Hi BHT, Brian, Pete,
Thanks for your posts. I run these 8" mops at around 1700rpm as that's what the Beall instructions state although I noted that Craft Supplies USA state 1500 rpm in a youtube video. Yes, the weave on the wax mop has definitely opened up and I don't remember seeing it like that when I put it on the mandrel before use last Thursday, so assume that's the cause of a lot of the fluff and fibre that was everywhere when I had stopped polishing.
The W.Diamond mop looks like one further use would bring it close to the extent of fraying that the war mop has, but isn't at that stage yet. But I know there was a substantial amount of fluff and fibre around when I'd finished using it prior to using the wax mop..
When running at 1700 rpm, the 8" mops do not distort much but will spread when the wood makes contact.
As I don't see W.Diamond or Wax residues on the respective mops,I'm wondering if I didn't apply sufficient to each mop to build up the initial layers when I first had them? But then, last Thursday was the first time I've had such a problem with mess and damage to the mops.
I have a set of the small bowl mops which I used last Thursday as well and have experienced no problems with those.
Thanks again for info and advice.