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

    Abrasive Hand Brushes

    Image of Product. Style A. Front orientation. Abrasive Hand Brushes. Abrasive Hand Brushes, Straight Handle, Style A.
    Image of Product. Style B. Front orientation. Abrasive Hand Brushes. Abrasive Hand Brushes, Straight Handle, Style B.
    Image of Product. Style C. Front orientation. Abrasive Hand Brushes. Abrasive Hand Brushes, Curved Handle, Style C.

    Style A

    Style B

    Style C

    Image of Product. Style D. Front orientation. Abrasive Hand Brushes. Abrasive Hand Brushes, Curved Handle, Style D.
    Image of Product. Style E. Front orientation. Abrasive Hand Brushes. Abrasive Hand Brushes, Curved Handle, Style E.
    Image of Product. Style F. Front orientation. Abrasive Hand Brushes. Abrasive Hand Brushes, Arched Handle, Style F.

    Style D

    Style E

    Style F

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

    Style G

    Style H

    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.
    Aluminum Handle and Plastic Handle—Brushes with a plastic or aluminum 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
    Brush
    Each
    Style
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Handle
    Material
    Features
    1-11
    12-Up
    Straight Handle
     
    Stainless Steel Bristles—For Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, and Plastic
    A0.003"7/16"1/8"1 1/4"6 1/2"PlasticHand-Laced Bristles7448T65000000000000
    A0.003"7/16"1/4"1 1/4"6 1/2"PlasticHand-Laced Bristles7448T660000000000
    A0.003"7/16"3/8"1 1/4"6 1/2"PlasticHand-Laced Bristles7448T670000000000
    B0.006"5/8"1 1/4"2 1/8"8"Wood7451T2300000000
    B0.008"5/8"1 1/4"2 1/8"8"Wood7451T2400000000
     
    Curved Handle
     
    Stainless Steel Bristles—For Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, and Plastic
    C0.006"1 1/8"5/8"5 1/2"13 3/4"Wood7190T60000000000
    C0.006"1 1/8"3/4"5 1/2"13 3/4"Wood7190T30000000000
    C0.008"3/4"7/8"2 1/8"8 1/4"Wood7187T230000000000
    D0.003"1/2"1/8"1 1/8"6 1/2"Aluminum
    Hand-Laced Bristles4740A410000000000
    D0.003"1/2"1/8"1 3/8"7 3/4"WoodHand-Laced Bristles4800A750000000000
    D0.003"1/2"1/4"1 1/4"6 1/2"Aluminum
    Hand-Laced Bristles4740A430000000000
    D0.003"1/2"1/4"1 3/8"7 3/4"WoodHand-Laced Bristles4800A760000000000
    D0.003"1/2"1/4"1 1/2"7 3/4"WoodHand-Laced Bristles71885T810000000000
    D0.003"1/2"1/4"1 1/2"14"WoodHand-Laced Bristles4800A780000000000
    D0.003"1/2"3/8"1 1/4"6 1/2"Aluminum
    Hand-Laced Bristles4740A450000000000
    D0.005"7/16"1/8"1 1/4"7 3/4"WoodHand-Laced Bristles7251T71000000000
    D0.005"7/16"1/4"1 1/4"7 3/4"WoodHand-Laced Bristles7251T720000000000
    D0.005"3/4"7/8"1 5/8"8 1/2"WoodHand-Laced Bristles7251T970000000000
    D0.006"7/16"1/4"1 1/2"7 3/4"Wood4800A2300000000
    D0.006"7/16"3/8"1 3/8"7 3/4"Wood4800A240000000000
    D0.006"1/2"1/8"1 3/8"7 3/4"WoodHand-Laced Bristles4800A320000000000
    D0.006"1/2"1/4"1 3/8"7 3/4"Wood7092T1400000000
    D0.006"1/2"1/4"1 3/8"7 3/4"WoodHand-Laced Bristles4800A420000000000
    D0.006"1/2"1/4"1 1/2"7 3/4"WoodHand-Laced Bristles4800A52000000000
    D0.006"1/2"1/4"1 1/2"14"WoodHand-Laced Bristles4800A620000000000
    D0.006"1/2"3/8"1 1/2"7 3/4"Wood7206T400000000
    D0.006"5/8"3/8"2 7/8"8 3/4"Wood7206T500000000
    D0.006"5/8"1/2"2 1/4"8 1/2"Wood4800A2500000000
    D0.006"3/4"1"1 5/8"8 1/2"WoodHand-Laced Bristles4800A210000000000
    D0.006"3/4"1"2 5/8"8 1/2"WoodHand-Laced Bristles4800A220000000000
    E0.006"1/2"1/4"1 3/8"7 1/4"PlasticHand-Laced Bristles7092T1800000000
     
    Arched Handle
     
    Stainless Steel Bristles—For Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, and Plastic
    F0.006"1 1/8"3/4"4 3/4"10"Wood7190T120000000000
     
    Block Handle
     
    Stainless Steel Bristles—For Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, and Plastic
    G0.003"3/4"2"3 5/8"4 1/4"Wood44155A640000000000
    G0.005"3/4"2"3 5/8"4 1/4"Wood44155A650000000000
     
    Upright Handle
     
    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
     

    Tight-Clearance Abrasive Hand Brushes

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Hand Brushes. Tight-Clearance Abrasive Hand Brushes.
    The handle curves sharply for cleaning in hard-to-reach spots. This brush removes 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, and they’re hand-laced so they won’t fall out if the handle gets wet.
    Bristle
    Brush
    Each
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Handle
    Material
    Features
    1-11
    12-Up
    Curved Handle
     
    Stainless Steel Bristles—For Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, and Plastic
    0.006"1/2"1/4"1 1/4"7 3/4"WoodHand-Laced Bristles4800A72000000000000
     

    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
    Each
    Style
    Bristle Material
    (A)
    For Use On (A)
    Bristle Diameter
    (A)
    Bristle
    Length (A)
    Bristle Material
    (B)
    For Use On (B)
    Bristle Diameter
    (B)
    Bristle
    Length (B)
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Handle
    Material
    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
    1Stainless Steel
    Steel
    Stainless Steel
    Wood
    0.006"1/2"Nylon
    Inconel Nickel
    Magnesium
    Steel
    Stainless Steel
    Titanium
    Aluminum
    Brass
    Bronze
    Wood
    0.018"1/2"1/4"1 3/8"7 1/4"Plastic44255A6500000000
    1Stainless Steel
    Stainless Steel
    Aluminum
    Brass
    Bronze
    Copper
    Plastic
    0.006"1/2"BrassStainless Steel
    Aluminum
    Brass
    Bronze
    Copper
    Plastic
    0.006"1/2"3/8"1 3/8"7 1/4"Plastic44255A3500000000
    1Stainless Steel
    Stainless Steel
    Aluminum
    Brass
    Bronze
    Copper
    Plastic
    0.006"1/2"Nylon
    Steel
    Stainless Steel
    Titanium
    Brass
    Bronze
    Copper
    Plastic
    0.016"1/2"3/8"1 3/8"7 1/4"Plastic44255A2500000000
    2Stainless Steel
    Inconel Nickel
    Magnesium
    Steel
    Stainless Steel
    Aluminum
    Titanium
    Brass
    Bronze
    Copper
    Plastic
    Wood
    0.006"1/2"Stainless Steel
    Inconel Nickel
    Magnesium
    Steel
    Stainless Steel
    Titanium
    Aluminum
    Brass
    Bronze
    Copper
    Plastic
    Wood
    0.006"1/4"5/16"1 1/8"7"Plastic44255A1200000000
     

    Aggressive-Cleaning Abrasive Hand Brushes

    Image of Product. Style B. Front orientation. Abrasive Hand Brushes. Aggressive-Cleaning Abrasive Hand Brushes, Curved Handle, Style B.
    Image of Product. Style C. Front orientation. Abrasive Hand Brushes. Aggressive-Cleaning Abrasive Hand Brushes, Arched Handle, Style C.
    Image of Product. Style F. Front orientation. Abrasive Hand Brushes. Aggressive-Cleaning Abrasive Hand Brushes, Upright Handle, Style F.

    Style B

    Style C

    Style F

    The thick bristles are good for tasks such as removing weld slag, heavy surface contamination, and large 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.
    Plastic Handle—Brushes with a plastic handle last longer than wood when used with harsh cleaning agents.
    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
    B0.012"1 1/8"1/2"5 3/4"13 3/4"Wood7187T4000000000000
    B0.012"1 1/8"3/4"5 3/8"13 3/4"Wood7187T80000000000
     
    Arched Handle
     
    Stainless Steel Bristles—For Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, and Plastic
    C0.012"3/4"3/8"5"10 1/4"Wood7188T800000000
    C0.012"1 1/8"5/8"4 3/4"10"Wood7187T34000000000
    C0.012"1 1/8"3/4"4 3/4"10"Plastic7188T400000000
    C0.012"1 1/8"3/4"4 3/4"10"Wood7188T1100000000
    C0.012"1 1/4"3/8"5"10 1/4"Wood7188T900000000
     
    Upright Handle
     
    Stainless Steel Bristles—For Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, and Plastic
    F0.012"1 5/8"1 1/8"1/8"8 1/2"Steel7197T60000000000
     

    Abrasive Hand Brushes for Contours

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Hand Brushes. Abrasive Hand Brushes for Contours.
    Remove heavy rust, weld slag, and scale with these brushes—the curved handle conforms to round and uneven surfaces.
    Stainless Steel Bristles—Brushes with stainless steel bristles are less abrasive than those with steel bristles. They won’t scratch or discolor stainless steel surfaces.
    Bristle
    Brush
    Each
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Handle
    Material
    1-11
    12-Up
    Block Handle
     
    Stainless Steel Bristles—For Steel and Plastic
    0.013"1 3/16"2 3/8"6 3/8"7 1/4"Wood4414A21000000000000
     

    Abrasive Hand Brushes for Slots and Corners

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Abrasive Hand Brushes. Abrasive Hand Brushes for Slots and Corners.
    The bristles angle inward in a V shape to get into narrow spaces. These brushes remove light-to-medium rust and stains and small burs.
    Stainless Steel Bristles—Stainless steel bristles won't leave behind debris that could cause rust on your workpiece.
    Bristle
    Brush
    Each
    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
    0.012"1 1/2"1/4"5 1/4"13 3/4"Wood4446A78000000000000
     

    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
     
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