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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.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. Polishing Bobs, Disc with Tapered Edge.

    Tear Drop with

    Pointed Tip

    Disc with Flat

    Edge

    Disc with Tapered

    Edge

    Polish workpieces of any material. These bobs are made of felt, so you can pair them with your choice of buffing compound or lapping paste. Use bobs with a drill or grinder for bits and burs to polish small areas and hard-to-reach spots.
    Wool Felt—These bobs absorb and retain compounds better than synthetic felt bobs, so you don't need to reapply the compounds 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.
    Head
    Soft
    Medium
    Hard
    Extra Hard
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Shank
    Dia.
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    1-9
    10-Up
    1-9
    10-Up
    1-9
    10-Up
    1-9
    10-Up
    Wool Felt
     
    Cylinder with Flat Tip
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    1/2"3/4"1/8"20,0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
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    3/4"3/4"1/8"20,0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    3/4"1"1/8"20,0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1"1"1/4"20,0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1"2"1/4"20,0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1 1/4"1 1/4"1/4"20,0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
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    1 1/2"1 1/2"1/4"20,00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
     
    Cylinder with Round Tip
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    3/4"1 1/2"1/4"20,0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
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    Cylinder with Pointed Tip
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    Ball with Round Tip
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    Oval with Round Tip
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    1"1"1/4"20,0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
     
    Pear with Round Tip
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    3/4"1"1/4"20,000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1"1 1/4"1/4"20,000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
     
    Cone with Flat Tip
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    1"1 1/4"1/4"20,000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
     
    Cone with Round Tip
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    3/4"1 1/2"1/4"20,0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
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    Tear Drop with Pointed Tip
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    Disc with Flat Edge
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    1"1/4"3/32"20,000———00000000000000000000000000000000———00
     
    Disc with Tapered Edge
    5/8"3/16"3/32"20,000———00———00000000000000000———00
    3/4"3/16"3/32"20,000———00———00000000000000000———00
    7/8"3/16"3/32"20,000———00———00000000000000000———00
     

    No-Mess Polishing Bobs for Hard Metals

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

    Cylinder with

    Flat Tip

    Cylinder with

    Round Tip

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. No-Mess Polishing Bobs for Hard Metals, Cone with Round Tip.

    Cone with Round

    Tip

    Eliminate the need for messy compounds while polishing hard metals. These bobs come embedded with diamond, the hardest abrasive 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.
    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.
    Head
    Each
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Shank
    Dia.
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Material
    Choose a Grit
    1-9
    10-Up
    Diamond Abrasive—For Stainless Steel, Titanium, Steel, Iron, and Nickel
     
    Cylinder with Flat Tip
    1/4"1/4"1/8"15,000Wool Felt
    600 (Polished)
    ,
    800 (Polished)
    ,
    1000 (Polished)
    ,
    1200 (Polished)
    ,
    2000 (Polished)
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    1/2"1/2"1/8"15,000Wool Felt
    600 (Polished)
    ,
    800 (Polished)
    ,
    1000 (Polished)
    ,
    1200 (Polished)
    ,
    2000 (Polished)
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    3/4"3/4"1/8"15,000Wool Felt
    600 (Polished)
    ,
    800 (Polished)
    ,
    1000 (Polished)
    ,
    1200 (Polished)
    ,
    2000 (Polished)
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    Cylinder with Round Tip
    3/8"1/2"1/8"15,000Wool Felt
    600 (Polished)
    ,
    800 (Polished)
    ,
    1000 (Polished)
    ,
    1200 (Polished)
    ,
    2000 (Polished)
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    Cone with Round Tip
    3/8"1/2"1/8"15,000Wool Felt
    600 (Polished)
    ,
    800 (Polished)
    ,
    1000 (Polished)
    ,
    1200 (Polished)
    ,
    2000 (Polished)
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    1/2"1"1/8"15,000Wool Felt
    600 (Polished)
    ,
    800 (Polished)
    ,
    1000 (Polished)
    ,
    1200 (Polished)
    ,
    2000 (Polished)
    00000000000000000
    3/4"1 1/2"1/4"15,000Wool Felt
    600 (Polished)
    ,
    800 (Polished)
    ,
    1000 (Polished)
    ,
    1200 (Polished)
    ,
    2000 (Polished)
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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.
    Cutting/coloring compounds perform both steps at once.
    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
    20Medium, HardColoring, Cutting/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.
    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
    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
    Plastic Case0000000000000
     

    No-Mess Polishing Bobs for Soft Metals and Nonmetals

    Forget the mess—polish soft metals and nonmetals without 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 and plastic. 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.
    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.
    Head
    Each
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Shank
    Dia.
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Material
    Choose a Grit
    1-9
    10-Up
    Silicon Carbide Abrasive—For Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, and Plastic
     
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. No-Mess Polishing Bobs for Soft Metals and Nonmetals, Cylinder with Flat Tip.
    Cylinder with Flat Tip
    1/4"1/4"1/8"15,000Wool Felt
    400 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    600 (Polished)
    ,
    800 (Polished)
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    1/2"1/2"1/8"15,000Wool Felt
    400 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    600 (Polished)
    ,
    800 (Polished)
    000000000000000
    3/4"3/4"1/8"15,000Wool Felt
    400 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    600 (Polished)
    ,
    800 (Polished)
    000000000000000
     
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. No-Mess Polishing Bobs for Soft Metals and Nonmetals, Cylinder with Round Tip.
    Cylinder with Round Tip
    3/8"1/2"1/8"15,000Wool Felt
    400 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    600 (Polished)
    ,
    800 (Polished)
    000000000000000
     
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. No-Mess Polishing Bobs for Soft Metals and Nonmetals, Cone with Round Tip.
    Cone with Round Tip
    3/8"1/2"1/8"15,000Wool Felt
    400 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    600 (Polished)
    ,
    800 (Polished)
    000000000000000
    1/2"1"1/8"15,000Wool Felt
    400 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    600 (Polished)
    ,
    800 (Polished)
    000000000000000
    3/4"1 1/2"1/4"15,000Wool Felt
    400 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    600 (Polished)
    ,
    800 (Polished)
    000000000000000
     

    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.
    No. of
    Pieces
    Includes
    Material
    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 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 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—1/4" Head Wd. × 1/4" 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 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
     

    Polishing Bobs for Reciprocating Polishers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. Polishing Bobs for Reciprocating Polishers, Rectangle with Bevel Tip.

    Rectangle with

    Bevel Tip

    Use your reciprocating polisher to polish flat surfaces on any material. Made of felt, you can pair these versatile polishing bobs with the buffing compound or lapping paste of your choice to get the best results for your specific material. With a flat profile, they're good for polishing large surfaces as well as squeezing into straight, narrow spaces. They also have a beveled tip to polish on an angle.
    Wool Felt—These bobs absorb and retain compounds better than synthetic felt bobs, so you don't need to reapply the compounds as often.
    Medium—Balance removing material with leaving a smooth finish.
    Hard—For aggressive material removal.
    Head
    Medium
    Hard
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Lg.
    Shank
    Dia.
    Max. Stroke Speed,
    stroke/min
    1-4
    5-Up
    1-4
    5-Up
    Wool Felt
     
    Rectangle with Bevel Tip
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    3/8"3/8"1 1/2"1/8"7,50000000000000000000000000000000000
    1/2"1/2"1 1/2"1/8"7,50000000000000000000000000000000000
     
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