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

    Nonsparking Abrasive Hand Brushes

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Hand Brushes. Nonsparking Abrasive Hand Brushes.
    Made of phosphor bronze that is Factory Mutual approved, the bristles on this brush inhibit sparking and are nonmagnetic and corrosion resistant. It satisfies OSHA requirements that specify nonsparking tools for locations where flammable vapors and combustible residues are present. Use to remove light-to-medium rust and stains and small burs.
    Warning: Do not use in direct contact with acetylene.
    Bristle
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    Curved Handle
     
    Phosphor Bronze Bristles—For Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, and Copper
    0.006"1/2"3/8"1 3/8"7 3/4"Wood6531A500000
     

    Nonsparking Aggressive-Cleaning Abrasive Hand Brushes

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Hand Brushes. Nonsparking Aggressive-Cleaning Abrasive Hand Brushes, Curved Handle.

    Curved Handle

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Hand Brushes. Nonsparking Aggressive-Cleaning Abrasive Hand Brushes, Arched Handle.

    Arched Handle

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Hand Brushes. Nonsparking Aggressive-Cleaning Abrasive Hand Brushes, Block Handle.

    Block Handle

    Made of phosphor bronze that is Factory Mutual approved, the bristles on these brushes inhibit sparking and are nonmagnetic and corrosion resistant. They satisfy OSHA requirements that specify nonsparking tools for locations where flammable vapors and combustible residues are present. The thick bristles are good for tasks such as removing weld slag, heavy surface contamination, and large burs.
    Warning: Do not use in direct contact with acetylene.
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    Phosphor Bronze Bristles—For Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, and Copper
    0.014"1 1/8"1"6 1/8"13 3/4"Wood6531A2000000
     
    Arched Handle
     
    Phosphor Bronze Bristles—For Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, and Copper
    0.014"1 1/8"7/8"5"10"Wood6531A100000
     
    Block Handle
     
    Phosphor Bronze Bristles—For Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, and Copper
    0.014"1 3/4"1 3/4"6 1/2"7 1/4"Wood6531A300000
     

    Tight-Clearance Low-Scratch Abrasive Hand Brushes

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Hand Brushes. Tight-Clearance Low-Scratch Abrasive Hand Brushes.
    The handle curves sharply for cleaning in hard-to-reach spots. Use to remove light-to-medium rust and stains and small burs from delicate surfaces. The bristles won’t leave behind debris that could cause rust on your workpiece and they’re hand-laced so they won’t fall out if the handle gets wet.
    Bristle
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    1-11
    12-Up
    Curved Handle
     
    Bronze Bristles—For Steel
    0.006"1/2"1/4"1 1/4"7 3/4"WoodHand-Laced Bristles4800A74000000000000
     

    Two-in-One Low-Scratch Abrasive Hand Brushes

    Image of Product. Style 1. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Abrasive Hand Brushes. Two-in-One Low-Scratch Abrasive Hand Brushes, Straight Handle, Style 1.

    Style 1

    Use two types of bristles on one brush to remove light-to-medium rust and stains and small burs from delicate surfaces.
    Nylon Bristle—Nylon bristles are recommended for use around acids and alkalies.
    For Stainless Steel—Brushes for stainless steel won’t leave behind debris that could cause rust on your workpiece.
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    1-11
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    Straight Handle
    1BronzeSteel0.006"1/2"Nylon
    Steel
    Stainless Steel
    Titanium
    Brass
    Bronze
    Copper
    Plastic
    0.016"1/2"3/8"1 3/8"7 1/4"Plastic44255A450000000000
     

    Two-in-One Abrasive Hand Brushes

    Image of Product. Style 1. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Abrasive Hand Brushes. Two-in-One Abrasive Hand Brushes, Straight Handle, Style 1.
    Image of Product. Style 2. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Abrasive Hand Brushes. Two-in-One Abrasive Hand Brushes, Straight Handle, Style 2.

    Style 1

    Style 2

    Use two types of bristles on one brush to remove light-to-medium rust and stains and small burs.
    Stainless Steel Bristle—Stainless steel bristles won't leave behind debris that could cause rust on your workpiece.
    Brush
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    Bristle Material
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    For Use On (A)
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    1-11
    12-Up
    Straight Handle
    1Stainless Steel
    Steel
    Stainless Steel
    Wood
    0.006"7/16"BronzeBrass
    Bronze
    0.006"7/16"5/16"1 3/8"7 1/4"Plastic44255A550000000000
    2BronzeInconel Nickel
    Magnesium
    Steel
    Stainless Steel
    Aluminum
    Titanium
    Brass
    Bronze
    Copper
    Plastic
    Wood
    0.006"1/2"BronzeInconel Nickel
    Magnesium
    Steel
    Stainless Steel
    Titanium
    Aluminum
    Brass
    Bronze
    Copper
    Plastic
    Wood
    0.006"1/4"5/16"1 1/8"7"Plastic44255A1100000000
     

    Low-Scratch Abrasive Hand Brushes

    Image of Product. Style D. Front orientation. Abrasive Hand Brushes. Low-Scratch Abrasive Hand Brushes, Curved Handle, Style D.
    Image of Product. Style E. Front orientation. Abrasive Hand Brushes. Low-Scratch Abrasive Hand Brushes, Curved Handle, Style E.

    Style D

    Style E

    Image of Product. Style F. Front orientation. Abrasive Hand Brushes. Low-Scratch Abrasive Hand Brushes, Curved Handle, Style F.
    Image of Product. Style G. Front orientation. Abrasive Hand Brushes. Low-Scratch Abrasive Hand Brushes, Arched Handle, Style G.

    Style F

    Style G

    Use to remove light-to-medium rust and stains and small burs from delicate surfaces. The bristles won’t leave behind debris that could cause rust on your workpiece.
    Plastic Handle—Brushes with a plastic handle last longer than wood when used with harsh cleaning agents.
    Hand-Laced Bristles—Hand-laced bristles won't fall out of a wood handle if it gets wet and expands.
    Bristle
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    Style
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    1-11
    12-Up
    Curved Handle
     
    Bronze Bristles—For Steel
    D0.012"1 1/8"1/2"5 3/4"13 3/4"Wood7187T3800000000000
    D0.012"1 1/8"3/4"5 3/8"13 3/4"Wood7187T110000000000
    E0.006"1/2"1/8"1 3/8"7 3/4"WoodHand-Laced Bristles4800A340000000000
    E0.006"1/2"1/4"1 3/8"7 3/4"Wood7327T2200000000
    E0.006"1/2"1/4"1 3/8"7 3/4"WoodHand-Laced Bristles4800A440000000000
    E0.006"1/2"1/4"1 1/2"7 3/4"WoodHand-Laced Bristles4800A54000000000
    E0.006"1/2"1/4"1 1/2"14"WoodHand-Laced Bristles4800A640000000000
    F0.006"1/2"1/4"1 3/8"7 1/4"PlasticHand-Laced Bristles7092T1700000000
     
    Arched Handle
     
    Bronze Bristles—For Steel
    G0.012"1 1/8"3/4"4 3/4"10"Wood7188T13000000000
     
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