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    Choose the right bristle material and diameter based on your application, workpiece surface material, and desired finish.

    Pilot-Guided End Brushes with Shank for Flat Surfaces with Holes

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Cup and End Brushes. Pilot-Guided End Brushes with Shank for Flat Surfaces with Holes.
    Often used prior to installing rivets or other fasteners, these brushes have a pilot to maintain precise control while deburring and removing paint, coatings, and sharp edges from the surface surrounding a hole. The bristles won’t leave behind debris that could cause rust on your workpiece.
    Shank
    Bristle
    Brush
    Dia.
    Pilot
    Dia.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Style
    Flexibility
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Each
    For Use With Drills and Grinders for Bits and Burs
     
    Stainless Steel Bristles—For Use On Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, and Plastic
    1/2"3/32"1/4"7/8"0.005"1/8"CrimpedRigid
    20,0004912A21000000
    1/2"1/8"1/4"7/8"0.005"1/8"CrimpedRigid
    20,0004912A2200000
    1/2"5/32"1/4"7/8"0.005"1/8"CrimpedRigid
    20,0004912A2300000
    1/2"3/16"1/4"7/8"0.005"1/8"CrimpedRigid
    20,0004912A2400000
    1/2"1/4"1/4"7/8"0.005"1/8"CrimpedRigid
    20,0004912A2500000
    3/4"1/8"1/4"7/8"0.005"1/8"CrimpedRigid
    20,0004912A3200000
    3/4"3/16"1/4"7/8"0.005"1/8"CrimpedRigid
    20,0004912A3500000
    3/4"1/4"1/4"7/8"0.005"1/8"CrimpedRigid
    20,0004912A3900000
    1"1/4"1/4"7/8"0.005"1/8"CrimpedRigid
    14,0004912A4400000
     

    Pilot-Guided End Brush Sets with Shank for Flat Surfaces with Holes

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Cup and End Brushes. Pilot-Guided End Brush Sets with Shank for Flat Surfaces with Holes.
    Often used prior to installing rivets or other fasteners, these brushes have a pilot to maintain precise control while deburring and removing paint, coatings, and sharp edges from the surface surrounding a hole. The bristles won’t leave behind debris that could cause rust on your workpiece.
    Shank
    Bristle
    No. of
    Pieces
    Brush
    Dia.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Style
    Flexibility
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Includes
    Each
    For Use With Drills and Grinders for Bits and Burs
     
    Stainless Steel Bristles—For Use On Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, and Plastic
    51/2"1/4"7/8"0.005"1/8"CrimpedRigid
    20,000One each of brushes with these pilot diameters: 3/32", 1/8", 5/32", 3/16", 1/4"4912A510000000
     

    Tube Brushes for Closed-End Holes

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tube Brushes. Tube Brushes for Closed-End Holes.
    Bristles at the top of these brushes clean the bottom of closed-end holes. The bristles are enclosed in a tube, which prevents them from flaring during use and allows you to alter their length. As the brush wears, trim the tube with a pipe cutter to expose more of the bristles.
    Stainless Steel Bristles—Brushes with stainless steel bristles won’t leave behind debris that could cause rust on your workpiece.
    Brush
    Bristle
    Shank
    Dia.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Flexibility
    Overall
    Lg.
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    For Use With
    Each
    Round Shank
     
    Steel Bristles—For Use On Steel, Plastic
    1/4"1/4"3 3/4"0.010"Flexible
    3 3/4"8,000Drills, Grinders for Bits and Burs4886A1000000
    3/8"3/8"3 3/8"0.010"Flexible
    3 3/8"8,000Drills, Grinders for Bits and Burs4886A200000
     
    Stainless Steel Bristles—For Use On Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Plastic
    1/4"1/4"3 1/4"0.010"Flexible
    3 1/4"8,000Drills, Grinders for Bits and Burs4886A900000
     

    Miniature Low-Scratch Abrasive Hand Brushes

    Image of Product. Style A. Front orientation. Abrasive Hand Brushes. Miniature Low-Scratch Abrasive Hand Brushes, Upright Handle, Style A.
    Image of Product. Style B. Front orientation. Abrasive Hand Brushes. Miniature Low-Scratch Abrasive Hand Brushes, Upright Handle, Style B.

    Style A

    Style B

    Work on delicate surfaces in tiny spaces and on very small parts. Use these brushes to remove light-to-medium rust and stains and small burs. The bristles won’t leave behind debris that could cause rust on your workpiece. Also known as chip brushes.
    Nylon Bristles—Nylon bristles are recommended for use around acids and alkalies.
    Bristle
    Brush
    Each
    Style
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Handle
    Material
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Features
    1-11
    12-Up
    Upright Handle
     
    Brass Bristles—For Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, and Plastic
    B0.003"1/8"3/16"1/8"3 1/2"Stainless Steel
    5007248T15000000000000
    B0.003"1/2"7/16"1/2"4 3/4"Stainless Steel
    5007248T170000000000
     
    Nylon Bristles—For Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Brass, Bronze, Copper, and Plastic
    A0.008"3/8"3/16"3/8"4 1/2"Plastic200Autoclavable7265T31000000000
    A0.008"1/2"1/4"1/2"4 1/2"Plastic200Autoclavable7265T320000000000
    A0.008"3/4"3/8"3/4"4 1/2"Plastic200Autoclavable7265T330000000000
    A0.008"1"1/2"1"4 1/2"Plastic200Autoclavable7265T340000000000
    B0.003"1/8"3/16"1/8"3 1/2"Stainless Steel
    5007248T320000000000
    B0.008"3/8"1/2"3/8"4 3/4"Stainless Steel
    5007248T340000000000
     

    Adhesive Brushes

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Adhesive Brushes. Flat.

    Flat

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Adhesive Brushes. Round.

    Round

    Brushes have natural bristles and a wood handle.
    Bristle
    Overall
    Lg.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Material
    Each
    Flat
    9"2 1/4"1"Natural Fiber7185T9000000
    10"3"2"Natural Fiber7185T800000
     
    Round
    7 1/2"1 3/8"1/4"Natural Fiber7185T100000
    7 1/2"1 5/8"1/2"Natural Fiber7185T300000
    9"1 7/8"3/4"Natural Fiber7185T500000
    9 1/2"2 1/8"7/8"Natural Fiber7185T700000
     

    Miniature Abrasive Hand Brushes

    Image of Product. Style A. Front orientation. Abrasive Hand Brushes. Miniature Abrasive Hand Brushes, Curved Handle, Style A.

    Style A

    Image of Product. Style B. Front orientation. Abrasive Hand Brushes. Miniature Abrasive Hand Brushes, Upright Handle, Style B.

    Style B

    Image of Product. Style C (Stainless Steel). Front orientation. Abrasive Hand Brushes. Miniature Abrasive Hand Brushes, Upright Handle, Style C, Stainless Steel Handle.

    Style C (Stainless Steel)

    Image of Product. Style C (Brass). Front orientation. Abrasive Hand Brushes. Miniature Abrasive Hand Brushes, Upright Handle, Style C, Brass Handle.

    Style C (Brass)

    Work in tiny spaces and on very small parts to remove light-to-medium rust and stains and small burs. The stainless steel bristles won't leave behind debris that could cause rust on your workpiece.
    Upright Handle—Brushes with an upright handle are also known as chip brushes.
    Stainless Steel Bristles—Stainless steel bristles won't leave behind debris that could cause rust on your workpiece.
    Stainless Steel Handle—Brushes with a stainless steel handle have excellent corrosion resistance.
    Plastic Handle—Brushes with a plastic handle are lightweight.
    Brass Handle—Brushes with a brass handle have good corrosion resistance and are nonmagnetic.
    Bristle
    Brush
    Each
    Style
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Handle
    Material
    1-11
    12-Up
    Curved Handle
     
    Stainless Steel Bristles—For Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, and Plastic
    A0.003"1/4"1/8"1/8"5 1/2"Plastic33335K4000000000000
     
    Upright Handle
     
    Stainless Steel Bristles—For Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, and Plastic
    B0.003"1/4"1/8"1/8"5 1/2"Plastic33335K20000000000
    C0.003"1/8"3/16"1/8"3 3/4"Stainless Steel
    7248T110000000000
    C0.003"5/16"1/8"1/8"3 3/4"Brass7248T410000000000
    C0.003"5/16"5/16"3/16"4 3/4"Stainless Steel
    7248T440000000000
    C0.003"1/2"5/16"1/4"5 1/4"Stainless Steel
    7248T130000000000
    C0.003"1/2"1/2"3/8"6 1/2"Stainless Steel
    7248T450000000000
    C0.004"3/8"1/8"1/8"3 7/8"Brass7248T420000000000
    C0.006"1/2"1/4"1/4"4 1/2"Brass7248T430000000000
    C0.006"5/8"3/8"3/8"6"Stainless Steel
    7248T460000000000
     

    Refillable Miniature Abrasive Hand Brushes

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Hand Brushes. Refillable Miniature Abrasive Hand Brushes.
    Turn the handle to expose more bristles as they wear. This brush works in tiny spaces and on very small parts to remove light-to-medium rust and stains and small burs. Also known as a chip brush.
    Bristle
    Brush
    Each
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Handle
    Material
    1-11
    12-Up
    Upright Handle
     
    Steel Bristles—For Steel and Plastic
    0.005"1 1/4"1/4"1/4"4 1/2"Plastic3430K4800000000000
     
    Replacement Bristles

    Refillable Miniature Low-Scratch Abrasive Hand Brushes

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Hand Brushes. Refillable Miniature Low-Scratch Abrasive Hand Brushes.
    Turn the handle to expose more bristles as they wear. Use this brush to work on delicate surfaces in tiny spaces and on very small parts and remove light-to-medium rust and stains and small burs. The bristles won’t leave behind debris that could cause rust on your workpiece. Also known as a chip brush.
    Bristle
    Brush
    Each
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Handle
    Material
    1-11
    12-Up
    Upright Handle
     
    Brass Bristles—For Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, and Plastic
    0.002"1 1/4"1/4"1/4"4 1/2"Plastic3430K4600000000000
     
    Replacement Bristles

    Flexible Tube Brushes for Closed-End Holes

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tube Brushes. Flexible Tube Brushes for Closed-End Holes.
    Bend these brushes through curved holes and reach into corners. Bristles at the top clean the bottom of closed-end holes. A flexible spring surrounds the bristles to prevent them from flaring during use. As the brush wears, trim the spring.
    Caution: Insert the brush into the workpiece before turning on your power tool. If used outside a hole, the brush could break off and become a dangerous projectile.
    Brush
    Bristle
    Shank
    Dia.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Flexibility
    Overall
    Lg.
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    For Use With
    Each
    Round Shank
     
    Steel Bristles—For Use On Steel, Plastic
    1/4"3/8"1"0.014"Rigid
    6 1/4"1,800Drills, Grinders for Bits and Burs4864A1000000
    1/4"1/2"1"0.014"Rigid
    6 1/4"1,800Drills, Grinders for Bits and Burs4864A200000
     

    Abrasive Hand Brushes

    Image of Product. Style H. Front orientation. Abrasive Hand Brushes. Abrasive Hand Brushes, Upright Handle, Style H.

    Style H

    Image of Product. Style J. Front orientation. Abrasive Hand Brushes. Abrasive Hand Brushes, Upright Handle, Style J.

    Style J

    Remove light-to-medium rust and stains and small burs.
    Upright Handle—Brushes with an upright handle are also known as chip brushes.
    Stainless Steel Bristles—Stainless steel bristles won't leave behind debris that could cause rust on your workpiece.
    Bristle
    Brush
    Each
    Style
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Handle
    Material
    1-11
    12-Up
    Upright Handle
     
    Steel Bristles—For Steel and Plastic
    J0.014"1 5/8"1 1/4"1/8"5 1/2"Steel7196T14000000000000
     
    Stainless Steel Bristles—For Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, and Plastic
    H0.005"1 1/2"7/8"7/8"9"Steel7273T220000000000
    H0.005"1 1/2"7/8"7/8"18"Steel7273T210000000000
    J0.016"1 5/8"1 1/4"1/8"5 1/2"Steel7196T150000000000
     
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