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    Polishing Bobs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. Polishing Bobs, Cylinder with Flat Tip.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. Polishing Bobs, Cylinder with Round Tip.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. Polishing Bobs, Cylinder with Pointed Tip.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. Polishing Bobs, Ball with Round Tip.

    Cylinder with Flat

    Tip

    Cylinder with Round Tip

    Cylinder with

    Pointed Tip

    Ball with Round Tip

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. Polishing Bobs, Oval with Round Tip.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. Polishing Bobs, Pear with Round Tip.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. Polishing Bobs, Cone with Flat Tip.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. Polishing Bobs, Cone with Round Tip.

    Oval with Round Tip

    Pear with Round Tip

    Cone with Flat Tip

    Cone with Round Tip

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. Polishing Bobs, Tear Drop with Pointed Tip.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. Polishing Bobs, Disc with Flat Edge.

    Tear Drop with

    Pointed Tip

    Disc with Flat

    Edge

    Polish small areas and hard-to-reach spots. Use these bobs with lapping pastes and buffing compounds and a drill or grinder for bits and burs.
    Soft—Choose soft bobs for a finer finish.
    Head
    Soft
    Medium
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Shank
    Dia.
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Material
    Each
    Each
     
    Cylinder with Flat Tip
    1/4"1/4"1/8"20,000Felt4811A15000004811A2500000
    3/8"1/2"1/8"20,000Felt4811A1600004811A260000
    1/2"1/2"1/8"20,000Felt4811A72100004811A690000
    1/2"3/4"1/8"20,000Felt4811A72200004811A170000
    1/2"1"1/8"20,000Felt4811A72300004811A270000
    3/4"3/4"1/8"20,000Felt4811A72400004811A190000
    3/4"1"1/8"20,000Felt4811A72500004811A210000
    1"1"1/4"20,000Felt4811A72600004811A230000
    1"2"1/4"20,000Felt4811A72700004811A280000
    1 1/4"1 1/4"1/4"20,000Felt4811A72800004811A290000
    1 1/2"1"1/4"20,000Felt4811A729000004811A2400000
    1 1/2"1 1/2"1/4"20,000Felt4811A731000004811A3100000
     
    Cylinder with Round Tip
    1/2"1"1/8"20,000Felt4812A72700004812A250000
    3/4"1 1/2"1/4"20,000Felt4812A72800004812A650000
    1"2"1/4"20,000Felt4812A729000004812A6600000
     
    Cylinder with Pointed Tip
    1/4"3/4"3/32"20,000Felt———04812A810000
    5/16"5/8"3/32"20,000Felt———04812A820000
     
    Ball with Round Tip
    5/16"3/8"3/32"20,000Felt———04812A790000
    1/2"1/2"1/8"20,000Felt4812A73100004812A420000
    3/4"3/4"1/4"20,000Felt4812A73200004812A670000
    1"1"1/4"20,000Felt4812A733000004812A6800000
     
    Oval with Round Tip
    1/2"1/2"1/8"20,000Felt4812A72400004812A180000
    3/4"3/4"1/8"20,000Felt4812A72500004812A630000
    1"1"1/4"20,000Felt4812A726000004812A6400000
     
    Pear with Round Tip
    1/2"3/4"1/8"20,000Felt4812A1600004812A260000
    3/4"1"1/4"20,000Felt4812A17000004812A270000
    1"1 1/4"1/4"20,000Felt4812A19000004812A2900000
     
    Cone with Flat Tip
    1/2"3/4"1/8"20,000Felt4812A1100004812A210000
    3/4"1"1/4"20,000Felt4812A1300004812A230000
    1"1 1/4"1/4"20,000Felt4812A14000004812A2400000
     
    Cone with Round Tip
    1/2"1"1/8"20,000Felt4812A72100004812A120000
    3/4"1 1/2"1/4"20,000Felt4812A72200004812A610000
    1"2"1/4"20,000Felt4812A723000004812A6200000
     
    Tear Drop with Pointed Tip
    3/8"3/4"3/32"20,000Felt———04812A590000
     
    Disc with Flat Edge
    5/8"1/4"3/32"20,000Felt———04812A830000
    7/8"1/4"3/32"20,000Felt———04812A840000
    1"1/4"3/32"20,000Felt———04812A850000
     

    Aggressive Polishing Bobs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. Aggressive Polishing Bobs, Cylinder with Flat Tip.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. Aggressive Polishing Bobs, Cylinder with Round Tip.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. Aggressive Polishing Bobs, Cylinder with Pointed Tip.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. Aggressive Polishing Bobs, Ball with Round Tip.

    Cylinder with Flat

    Tip

    Cylinder with Round Tip

    Cylinder with

    Pointed Tip

    Ball with Round Tip

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. Aggressive Polishing Bobs, Oval with Round Tip.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. Aggressive Polishing Bobs, Pear with Round Tip.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. Aggressive Polishing Bobs, Cone with Flat Tip.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. Aggressive Polishing Bobs, Cone with Round Tip.

    Oval with Round Tip

    Pear with Round Tip

    Cone with Flat Tip

    Cone with Round Tip

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. Aggressive Polishing Bobs, Tear Drop with Pointed Tip.
    Image of Product. Disc with Flat Edge. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. Aggressive Polishing Bobs, Disc with Flat Edge.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. Aggressive Polishing Bobs, Disc with Tapered Edge.

    Tear Drop with

    Pointed Tip

    Disc with Flat

    Edge

    Disc with Tapered

    Edge

    Remove scratches from your workpiece with these hard bobs. Use them with lapping pastes and buffing compounds and a drill or grinder for bits and burs.
    Extra Hard—Choose extra hard bobs for the most aggressive material removal or when working with hard materials.
    Head
    Hard
    Extra Hard
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Shank
    Dia.
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Material
    Each
    Each
     
    Cylinder with Flat Tip
    1/4"1/4"1/8"20,000Felt4811A51000004811A5700000
    3/8"1/2"1/8"20,000Felt4811A5200004811A580000
    1/2"1/2"1/8"20,000Felt4811A7100004811A720000
    1/2"3/4"1/8"20,000Felt4811A3700004811A590000
    1/2"1"1/8"20,000Felt4811A5300004811A610000
    3/4"3/4"1/8"20,000Felt4811A3900004811A620000
    3/4"1"1/8"20,000Felt4811A4100004811A630000
    1"1"1/4"20,000Felt4811A4300004811A640000
    1"2"1/4"20,000Felt4811A5400004811A650000
    1 1/4"1 1/4"1/4"20,000Felt4811A5500004811A660000
    1 1/2"1"1/4"20,000Felt4811A49000004811A6700000
    1 1/2"1 1/2"1/4"20,000Felt4811A56000004811A6800000
     
    Cylinder with Round Tip
    1/2"1"1/8"20,000Felt4812A2800004812A530000
    3/4"1 1/2"1/4"20,000Felt4812A7500004812A540000
    1"2"1/4"20,000Felt4812A76000004812A5500000
     
    Cylinder with Pointed Tip
    1/4"3/4"3/32"20,000Felt4812A880000———0
    5/16"5/8"3/32"20,000Felt4812A890000———0
     
    Ball with Round Tip
    5/16"3/8"3/32"20,000Felt4812A870000———0
    1/2"1/2"1/8"20,000Felt4812A4500004812A560000
    3/4"3/4"1/4"20,000Felt4812A7700004812A570000
    1"1"1/4"20,000Felt4812A78000004812A5800000
     
    Oval with Round Tip
    1/2"1/2"1/8"20,000Felt4812A2200004812A490000
    3/4"3/4"1/8"20,000Felt4812A7300004812A510000
    1"1"1/4"20,000Felt4812A74000004812A5200000
     
    Pear with Round Tip
    1/2"3/4"1/8"20,000Felt4812A3400004812A410000
    3/4"1"1/4"20,000Felt4812A3500004812A4300000
    1"1 1/4"1/4"20,000Felt4812A36000004812A4400000
     
    Cone with Flat Tip
    1/2"3/4"1/8"20,000Felt4812A3100004812A370000
    3/4"1"1/4"20,000Felt4812A3200004812A380000
    1"1 1/4"1/4"20,000Felt4812A33000004812A3900000
     
    Cone with Round Tip
    1/2"1"1/8"20,000Felt4812A1500004812A460000
    3/4"1 1/2"1/4"20,000Felt4812A7100004812A470000
    1"2"1/4"20,000Felt4812A72000004812A4800000
     
    Tear Drop with Pointed Tip
    3/8"3/4"3/32"20,000Felt4812A860000———0
     
    Disc with Flat Edge
    5/8"1/4"3/32"20,000Felt4812A940000———0
    7/8"1/4"3/32"20,000Felt4812A950000———0
    1"1/4"3/32"20,000Felt4812A960000———0
     
    Disc with Tapered Edge
    5/8"3/16"3/32"20,000Felt4812A910000———0
    3/4"3/16"3/32"20,000Felt4812A920000———0
    7/8"3/16"3/32"20,000Felt4812A930000———0
     

    No-Mess Polishing Bobs for Aluminum, Soft Metals, and Nonmetals

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. No-Mess Polishing Bobs for Aluminum, Soft Metals, and Nonmetals, Cylinder with Flat Tip—Neoprene.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. No-Mess Polishing Bobs for Aluminum, Soft Metals, and Nonmetals, Cylinder with Flat Tip—Felt.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. No-Mess Polishing Bobs for Aluminum, Soft Metals, and Nonmetals, Cylinder with Pointed Tip—Neoprene.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. No-Mess Polishing Bobs for Aluminum, Soft Metals, and Nonmetals, Cylinder with Round Tip—Neoprene.

    Cylinder with

    Flat Tip—Neoprene

    Cylinder with

    Flat Tip—Felt

    Cylinder with

    Pointed

    Tip—Neoprene

    Cylinder with

    Round

    Tip—Neoprene

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. No-Mess Polishing Bobs for Aluminum, Soft Metals, and Nonmetals, Cylinder with Round Tip—Felt.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. No-Mess Polishing Bobs for Aluminum, Soft Metals, and Nonmetals, Oval with Round Tip—Neoprene.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. No-Mess Polishing Bobs for Aluminum, Soft Metals, and Nonmetals, Cone with Round Tip—Felt.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. No-Mess Polishing Bobs for Aluminum, Soft Metals, and Nonmetals, Tear Drop with Pointed Tip—Neoprene.

    Cylinder with

    Round Tip—Felt

    Oval with Round

    Tip—Neoprene

    Cone with Round

    Tip—Felt

    Tear Drop with

    Pointed

    Tip—Neoprene

    The silicon carbide abrasive cuts quickly with light pressure. It’s embedded in these bobs so you don’t need messy compounds. Polish small areas and hard-to-reach spots using a drill or grinder for bits and burs. Grit is approximate.
    Head
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Shank
    Dia.
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Abrasive
    Material
    Choose a Grit
    Each
    For Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Plastic, and Rubber
     
    Cylinder with Flat Tip—Neoprene
    1/4"7/16"3/32"30,000Silicon Carbide
    240 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    320 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    400 (Extra Smooth)
    4958A5300000
    1/2"3/4"1/8"4,500Silicon Carbide
    240 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    320 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    400 (Extra Smooth)
    4944A230000
     
    Cylinder with Flat Tip—Felt
    1/4"1/4"1/8"15,000Silicon Carbide
    400 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    600 (Polished)
    ,
    800 (Polished)
    4564A810000
    1/2"1/2"1/8"15,000Silicon Carbide
    400 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    600 (Polished)
    ,
    800 (Polished)
    4564A820000
    3/4"3/4"1/8"15,000Silicon Carbide
    400 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    600 (Polished)
    ,
    800 (Polished)
    4564A830000
     
    Cylinder with Pointed Tip—Neoprene
    7/16"3/4"1/8"4,500Silicon Carbide
    240 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    320 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    400 (Extra Smooth)
    4944A240000
     
    Cylinder with Round Tip—Neoprene
    3/16"7/16"3/32"30,000Silicon Carbide
    240 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    320 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    400 (Extra Smooth)
    4958A560000
    1/4"5/8"3/32"30,000Silicon Carbide
    240 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    320 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    400 (Extra Smooth)
    4958A550000
    3/8"5/8"1/8"4,500Silicon Carbide
    240 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    320 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    400 (Extra Smooth)
    4944A220000
     
    Cylinder with Round Tip—Felt
    3/8"1/2"1/8"15,000Silicon Carbide
    400 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    600 (Polished)
    ,
    800 (Polished)
    4564A870000
     
    Oval with Round Tip—Neoprene
    3/8"1"1/8"4,500Silicon Carbide
    240 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    320 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    400 (Extra Smooth)
    4944A250000
    9/16"11/16"1/8"4,500Silicon Carbide
    240 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    320 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    400 (Extra Smooth)
    4944A210000
     
    Cone with Round Tip—Felt
    3/8"1/2"1/8"15,000Silicon Carbide
    400 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    600 (Polished)
    ,
    800 (Polished)
    4564A840000
    1/2"1"1/8"15,000Silicon Carbide
    400 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    600 (Polished)
    ,
    800 (Polished)
    4564A850000
    3/4"1 1/2"1/4"15,000Silicon Carbide
    400 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    600 (Polished)
    ,
    800 (Polished)
    4564A860000
     
    Tear Drop with Pointed Tip—Neoprene
    1/4"1/2"3/32"30,000Silicon Carbide
    240 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    320 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    400 (Extra Smooth)
    4958A540000
     

    No-Mess Polishing Bobs for Stainless Steel and Hard Metals

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. No-Mess Polishing Bobs for Stainless Steel and Hard Metals, Cylinder with Flat Tip.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. No-Mess Polishing Bobs for Stainless Steel and Hard Metals, Cylinder with Round Tip.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. No-Mess Polishing Bobs for Stainless Steel and Hard Metals, Cone with Round Tip.

    Cylinder with

    Flat Tip

    Cylinder with

    Round Tip

    Cone with Round

    Tip

    The long-lasting diamond abrasive is already embedded in these bobs so you don’t need messy compounds. Polish small areas and hard-to-reach spots using a drill or grinder for bits and burs. Grit is approximate.
    Head
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Shank
    Dia.
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Abrasive
    Material
    Material
    For
    Finish
    Choose a Grit
    Each
    For Stainless Steel, Titanium, Steel, Iron, and Nickel
     
    Cylinder with Flat Tip
    1/4"1/4"1/8"15,000DiamondFeltPolished
    600
    ,
    800
    ,
    1000
    ,
    1200
    ,
    2000
    4564A9100000
    1/2"1/2"1/8"15,000DiamondFeltPolished
    600
    ,
    800
    ,
    1000
    ,
    1200
    ,
    2000
    4564A920000
    3/4"3/4"1/8"15,000DiamondFeltPolished
    600
    ,
    800
    ,
    1000
    ,
    1200
    ,
    2000
    4564A9300000
     
    Cylinder with Round Tip
    3/8"1/2"1/8"15,000DiamondFeltPolished
    600
    ,
    800
    ,
    1000
    ,
    1200
    ,
    2000
    4564A970000
     
    Cone with Round Tip
    3/8"1/2"1/8"15,000DiamondFeltPolished
    600
    ,
    800
    ,
    1000
    ,
    1200
    ,
    2000
    4564A940000
    1/2"1"1/8"15,000DiamondFeltPolished
    600
    ,
    800
    ,
    1000
    ,
    1200
    ,
    2000
    4564A9500000
    3/4"1 1/2"1/4"15,000DiamondFeltPolished
    600
    ,
    800
    ,
    1000
    ,
    1200
    ,
    2000
    4564A9600000
     

    Multipurpose No-Mess Polishing Bobs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. Multipurpose No-Mess Polishing Bobs, Cylinder with Flat Tip—Polyurethane Rubber.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. Multipurpose No-Mess Polishing Bobs, Cylinder with Flat Tip—Neoprene.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. Multipurpose No-Mess Polishing Bobs, Cylinder with Pointed Tip—Neoprene.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. Multipurpose No-Mess Polishing Bobs, Cylinder with Round Tip—Polyurethane Rubber.

    Cylinder with

    Flat

    Tip—Polyurethane

    Rubber

    Cylinder with

    Flat Tip—Neoprene

    Cylinder with

    Pointed

    Tip—Neoprene

    Cylinder with

    Round

    Tip—Polyurethane

    Rubber

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. Multipurpose No-Mess Polishing Bobs, Cylinder with Round Tip—Neoprene.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. Multipurpose No-Mess Polishing Bobs, Oval with Round Tip—Neoprene.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. Multipurpose No-Mess Polishing Bobs, Cone with Round Tip—Polyurethane Rubber.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. Multipurpose No-Mess Polishing Bobs, Tear Drop with Pointed Tip—Neoprene.

    Cylinder with

    Round

    Tip—Neoprene

    Oval with Round

    Tip—Neoprene

    Cone with Round

    Tip—Polyurethane

    Rubber

    Tear Drop with

    Pointed

    Tip—Neoprene

    The abrasive is already embedded in these bobs so you don’t need messy compounds. Polish small areas and hard-to-reach spots using a drill or grinder for bits and burs. Grit is approximate.
    Polyurethane Rubber—Polyurethane bobs are harder than neoprene so they hold their shape longer, even during heavy use.
    Head
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Shank
    Dia.
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Abrasive
    Material
    Choose a Grit
    Each
    For Steel
     
    Cylinder with Flat Tip—Polyurethane Rubber
    1/4"1/4"1/8"15,000Aluminum Oxide
    280 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    400 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    800 (Polished)
    7803T2600000
    1/2"1/2"1/8"15,000Aluminum Oxide
    280 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    400 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    800 (Polished)
    7803T320000
     
    Cylinder with Flat Tip—Neoprene
    1/4"7/16"3/32"30,000Aluminum Oxide
    240 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    400 (Extra Smooth)
    4958A430000
    1/2"3/4"1/8"4,500Aluminum Oxide
    240 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    400 (Extra Smooth)
    4944A130000
     
    Cylinder with Pointed Tip—Neoprene
    3/16"7/16"3/32"30,000Aluminum Oxide
    240 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    400 (Extra Smooth)
    4958A460000
    1/4"5/8"3/32"30,000Aluminum Oxide
    240 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    400 (Extra Smooth)
    4958A450000
    7/16"3/4"1/8"4,500Aluminum Oxide
    240 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    400 (Extra Smooth)
    4944A140000
     
    Cylinder with Round Tip—Polyurethane Rubber
    3/8"1/2"1/8"15,000Aluminum Oxide
    280 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    400 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    800 (Polished)
    7803T510000
     
    Cylinder with Round Tip—Neoprene
    3/8"5/8"1/8"4,500Aluminum Oxide
    240 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    400 (Extra Smooth)
    4944A120000
     
    Oval with Round Tip—Neoprene
    3/8"1"1/8"4,500Aluminum Oxide
    240 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    400 (Extra Smooth)
    4944A150000
    9/16"11/16"1/8"4,500Aluminum Oxide
    240 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    400 (Extra Smooth)
    4944A110000
     
    Cone with Round Tip—Polyurethane Rubber
    3/8"1/2"1/8"15,000Aluminum Oxide
    280 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    400 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    800 (Polished)
    7803T870000
     
    Tear Drop with Pointed Tip—Neoprene
    1/4"1/2"3/32"30,000Aluminum Oxide
    240 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    400 (Extra Smooth)
    4958A440000
     

    Buffing Wheel, Bob, and Compound Kits

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Buffing Kits. Buffing Wheel, Bob, and Compound Kits.
    Most buffing processes have two steps:
    Cutting, the first step, removes scratches and surface imperfections.
    Coloring, the second step, produces an even finish.
    Cutting/coloring compounds perform both steps at once.
    No. of
    Pieces
    Includes
    Each
    20Three Medium Polishing Bobs (Flat-Tip Cylinder, Ball, and Oval)—1/2" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Two Medium Polishing Bobs (Pear and Flat-Tip Cone)—1/2" Head Dia. × 3/4" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Two Medium Polishing Bobs (Rounded-Tip Cylinder and Rounded-Tip Cone)—1/2" Head Dia. × 1" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Eight Buffing Wheels (Four Flat-Edge and Four Tapered-Edge)—3/4" Dia. × 1/8" Thick.
    One 1/8" Dia. Shank for Buffing Wheels
    One 1/2 oz. Extra-Smooth-Finish Brown Coloring Compound
    One 1/2 oz. Polished-Finish Red Rouge Cutting/Coloring Compound
    One 1/2 oz. Polished-Finish White Rouge Cutting/Coloring Compound
    One 1/2 oz. Polished-Finish Black Cutting/Coloring Compound
    4791A71000000
     
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