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    Polishing Bob and Compound Kits

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Buffing Kits. Polishing Bob and Compound Kits.
    Everything you need to polish small areas and hard-to-reach spots. These kits include polishing bobs in different shapes, sizes, and hardness ratings, along with buffing compounds. Use these bobs in a drill or grinder for bits and burs.
    Most buffing processes have two steps, cutting and coloring.
    1. Cutting removes scratches and surface imperfections.
    2. Coloring produces an even finish.
    Wool Felt—These bobs absorb and retain compounds better than synthetic felt bobs, so you don't need to reapply as often.
    Soft—Create the finest finish and polish delicate materials.
    Medium—Balance removing material with leaving a smooth finish.
    Hard—For aggressive material removal.
    Extra Hard—The most aggressive material removal. These bobs are also good for hard materials.
    No. of
    Pieces
    Hardness Rating
    For Polishing
    Step
    Includes
    Container
    Type
    Each
    Wool Felt
    20Medium, HardCutting, ColoringOne Medium Cylinder with Flat Tip Polishing Bob—1/2" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    One Medium Cylinder with Round Tip Polishing Bob—1/2" Head Dia. × 1" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    One Medium Ball Polishing Bob—1/2" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    One Medium Oval Polishing Bob—1/2" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    One Medium Pear Polishing Bob—1/2" Head Dia. × 3/4" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    One Medium Cone with Flat Tip Polishing Bob—1/2" Head Dia. × 3/4" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    One Medium Cone with Round Tip Polishing Bob—1/2" Head Dia. × 1" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Medium Flat-Edge Buffing Wheels—3/4" Dia. × 1/8" Thick.
    Four Hard Tapered-Edge Buffing Wheels—3/4" Dia. × 1/8" Thick.
    One 1/8" Dia. Shank for Buffing Wheels
    One 1/2 oz. Polished-Finish Black Cutting Compound
    One 1/2 oz. Extra-Smooth-Finish Brown Tripoli Cutting Compound
    One 1/2 oz. Polished-Finish Red Rouge Coloring Compound
    One 1/2 oz. Polished-Finish White Coloring Compound
    Plastic Case0000000000000
    55Hard, Extra HardCutting, ColoringThree Extra-Hard Cylinder with Flat Tip Polishing Bobs—1/4" Head Dia. × 1/4" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Three Hard Cylinder with Flat Tip Polishing Bobs—1/4" Head Dia. × 1/4" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Extra-Hard Cylinder with Flat Tip Polishing Bobs—3/8" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Hard Cylinder with Flat Tip Polishing Bobs—3/8" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Extra-Hard Cylinder with Flat Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Hard Cylinder with Flat Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Extra-Hard Ball with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Hard Ball with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Three Extra-Hard Ball with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—3/4" Head Dia. × 3/4" Head Lg. × 1/4" Shank Dia.
    Three Hard Ball with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—3/4" Head Dia. × 3/4" Head Lg. × 1/4" Shank Dia.
    Four Extra-Hard Cone with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Dia. × 1" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Hard Cone with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Dia. × 1" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Three Extra-Hard Cone with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—3/4" Head Dia. × 1 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/4" Shank Dia.
    Three Hard Cone with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—3/4" Head Dia. × 1 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/4" Shank Dia.
    Three Hard Flat-Edge Buffing Wheels—1" Dia. × 1/4" Thk.
    One 1/2 oz. Polished-Finish Black Cutting Compound
    One 1/2 oz. Polished-Finish White Coloring Compound
    Plastic Case0000000000000
    57Soft, MediumCutting, ColoringFour Medium Cylinder with Flat Tip Polishing Bobs—1/4" Head Dia. × 1/4" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Soft Cylinder with Flat Tip Polishing Bobs—1/4" Head Dia. × 1/4" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Medium Cylinder with Flat Tip Polishing Bobs—3/8" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Soft Cylinder with Flat Tip Polishing Bobs—3/8" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Medium Cylinder with Flat Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Soft Cylinder with Flat Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Medium Ball with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Soft Ball with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Three Medium Ball with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—3/4" Head Dia. × 3/4" Head Lg. × 1/4" Shank Dia.
    Three Soft Ball with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—3/4" Head Dia. × 3/4" Head Lg. × 1/4" Shank Dia.
    Four Medium Cone with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Dia. × 1" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Soft Cone with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Dia. × 1" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Three Medium Cone with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—3/4" Head Dia. × 1 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/4" Shank Dia.
    Three Soft Cone with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—3/4" Head Dia. × 1 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/4" Shank Dia.
    Three Medium Flat-Edge Buffing Wheels—1" Dia. × 1/4" Thk.
    One 1/2 oz. Extra-Smooth-Finish Brown Tripoli Cutting Compound
    One 1/2 oz. Polished-Finish White Coloring Compound
    Plastic Case0000000000000
    59Soft, Medium, Hard, Extra HardCutting, ColoringThree Extra-Hard Cylinder with Flat Tip Polishing Bobs—1/4" Head Dia. × 1/4" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Three Hard Cylinder with Flat Tip Polishing Bobs—1/4" Head Dia. × 1/4" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Three Medium Cylinder with Flat Tip Polishing Bobs—1/4" Head Dia. × 1/4" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Three Soft Cylinder with Flat Tip Polishing Bobs—1/4" Head Dia. × 1/4" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Extra-Hard Cylinder with Flat Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Hard Cylinder with Flat Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Medium Cylinder with Flat Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Soft Cylinder with Flat Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Extra-Hard Cone with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Dia. × 1" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Hard Cone with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Dia. × 1" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Medium Cone with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Dia. × 1" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Soft Cone with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Dia. × 1" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Three Extra-Hard Cone with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—3/4" Head Dia. × 1 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/4" Shank Dia.
    Three Hard Cone with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—3/4" Head Dia. × 1 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/4" Shank Dia.
    Three Medium Cone with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—3/4" Head Dia. × 1 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/4" Shank Dia.
    Three Soft Cone with Round Tip Polishing Bobs—3/4" Head Dia. × 1 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/4" Shank Dia.
    One 1/2 oz. Extra-Smooth-Finish Brown Tripoli Cutting Compound
    One 1/2 oz. Polished-Finish Black Cutting Compound
    One 1/2 oz. Polished-Finish White Coloring Compound
    Plastic Case0000000000000
     

    No-Mess Polishing Bob Assortments for Hard Metals

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. No-Mess Polishing Bob Assortments for Hard Metals.
    Keep multiple shapes, sizes, and grits on hand to polish hard metals without any messy compounds. These bobs come embedded with long-lasting diamond abrasive—the hardest we offer. They’re best for cutting into stainless steel, titanium, and other tough materials. Use them to polish small areas and hard-to-reach spots with a drill or grinder for bits and burs. Grit is approximate. Labels in the lid include our part numbers, so it's easy to replenish the assortments.
    Wool Felt—Softer than rubber, these bobs better conform to your work surface and prevent gouging. They're the best choice for final finishing steps.
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    Container
    Type
    Each
    Diamond Abrasive—For Stainless Steel, Titanium, Steel, Iron, and Nickel
    24Three 800-Grit (Polished) Cone with Round Tip—3/8" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Three 800-Grit (Polished) Cylinder with Flat Tip—1/4" Head Dia. × 1/4" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Three 1200-Grit (Polished) Cone with Round Tip—3/8" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Three 1200-Grit (Polished) Cylinder with Flat Tip—1/4" Head Dia. × 1/4" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Three 1800-Grit (Polished) Cone with Round Tip—3/8" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Three 1800-Grit (Polished) Cylinder with Flat Tip—1/4" Head Dia. × 1/4" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Three 2000-Grit (Polished) Cone with Round Tip—3/8" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Three 2000-Grit (Polished) Cylinder with Flat Tip—1/4" Head Dia. × 1/4" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Wool FeltPlastic Case00000000000000
     

    No-Mess Polishing Bob Assortments for Soft Metals and Nonmetals

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. No-Mess Polishing Bob Assortments for Soft Metals and Nonmetals.
    Keep multiple shapes, sizes, and grits on hand to polish soft materials without any messy compounds. These bobs are embedded with silicon carbide abrasive, which generates minimal heat to reduce material buildup. That makes them best for polishing soft materials prone to clogging, such as aluminum. All cut fast and with light pressure. Use them to polish small areas and hard-to-reach spots with a drill or grinder for bits and burs. Grit is approximate. Labels in the lid include our part numbers, so it's easy to replenish the assortments.
    Wool Felt—Softer than rubber, these bobs better conform to your work surface and prevent gouging. They're the best choice for final finishing steps.
    No. of
    Pieces
    Includes
    Material
    Container
    Type
    Each
    Silicon Carbide Abrasive—For Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, and Plastic
    33Four 400-Grit (Extra Smooth) Cone with Round Tip—1/2" Head Dia. × 1" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four 400-Grit (Extra Smooth) Cylinder with Flat Tip—1/4" Head Dia. × 1/4" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four 400-Grit (Extra Smooth) Cylinder with Flat Tip—3/4" Head Dia. × 3/4" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four 600-Grit (Polished) Cone with Round Tip—1/2" Head Dia. × 1" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four 600-Grit (Polished) Cylinder with Flat Tip—1/4" Head Dia. × 1/4" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four 600-Grit (Polished) Cylinder with Flat Tip—3/4" Head Dia. × 3/4" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four 800-Grit (Polished) Cone with Round Tip—1/2" Head Dia. × 1" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four 800-Grit (Polished) Cylinder with Flat Tip—1/4" Head Dia. × 1/4" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four 800-Grit (Polished) Cylinder with Flat Tip—3/4" Head Dia. × 3/4" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Wool FeltPlastic Case00000000000000
     

    Polishing Bob and Compound Kits for Reciprocating Polishers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Buffing Kits. Polishing Bob and Compound Kits for Reciprocating Polishers.
    Everything you need to polish flat surfaces with a reciprocating polisher. These kits include polishing bobs in different sizes and hardness ratings, along with buffing compounds. The bobs have a flat profile that moves back and forth with the motion of the reciprocating polisher. They’re good for large surfaces or squeezing into narrow, linear spaces. Use the beveled tip to polish at an angle.
    Most buffing processes have two steps, cutting and coloring.
    1. Cutting removes scratches and surface imperfections.
    2. Coloring produces an even finish.
    Wool Felt—These bobs absorb and retain compounds better than synthetic felt bobs, so you don't need to reapply as often.
    Medium—Balance removing material with leaving a smooth finish.
    Hard—For aggressive material removal.
    No. of
    Pieces
    Hardness
    Rating
    For Polishing
    Step
    Includes
    Container
    Type
    Each
    Wool Felt
    26Medium, HardCutting, ColoringFour Medium Rectangle with Bevel Tip Polishing Bobs—1/4" Head Wd. × 1/4" Head Thk. × 1 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Hard Rectangle with Bevel Tip Polishing Bobs—1/4" Head Wd. × 1/4" Head Thk. × 1 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Medium Rectangle with Bevel Tip Polishing Bobs—3/8" Head Wd. × 3/8" Head Thk. × 1 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Hard Rectangle with Bevel Tip Polishing Bobs—3/8" Head Wd. × 3/8" Head Thk. × 1 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Medium Rectangle with Bevel Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Wd. × 1/2" Head Thk. × 1 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Hard Rectangle with Bevel Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Wd. × 1/2" Head Thk. × 1 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    One 1/2 oz. Smooth-Finish Gray Cutting Compound
    One 1/2 oz. Polished-Finish White Coloring Compound
    Plastic Case00000000000000
     
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