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No-Mess Polishing Bobs for Aluminum, Soft Metals, and Nonmetals
The silicon carbide abrasive cuts quickly with light pressure. It’s embedded in these bobs so you don’t need messy compounds. Polish small areas and hard-to-reach spots using a drill or grinder for bits and burs. Grit is approximate.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Head | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dia. | Lg. | Shank Dia. | Max. Speed, rpm | Abrasive Material | Choose a Grit | Each | |
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Plastic, Rubber | |||||||
Cylinder with Flat Tip—Neoprene Rubber | |||||||
| 1/4" | 7/16" | 3/32" | 30,000 | Silicon Carbide | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 1/2" | 3/4" | 1/8" | 4,500 | Silicon Carbide | 0000000 | 0000 | |
Cylinder with Flat Tip—Felt | |||||||
| 1/4" | 1/4" | 1/8" | 15,000 | Silicon Carbide | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 1/2" | 1/2" | 1/8" | 15,000 | Silicon Carbide | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 3/4" | 3/4" | 1/8" | 15,000 | Silicon Carbide | 0000000 | 0000 | |
Cylinder with Rounded Tip—Neoprene Rubber | |||||||
| 3/16" | 7/16" | 3/32" | 30,000 | Silicon Carbide | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 1/4" | 5/8" | 3/32" | 30,000 | Silicon Carbide | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 3/8" | 5/8" | 1/8" | 4,500 | Silicon Carbide | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 7/16" | 3/4" | 1/8" | 4,500 | Silicon Carbide | 0000000 | 0000 | |
Cylinder with Rounded Tip—Felt | |||||||
| 3/8" | 1/2" | 1/8" | 15,000 | Silicon Carbide | 0000000 | 0000 | |
No-Mess Polishing Bobs for Stainless Steel and Hard Metals
The long-lasting diamond abrasive is already embedded in these bobs so you don’t need messy compounds. Polish small areas and hard-to-reach spots using a drill or grinder for bits and burs. Grit is approximate.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Head | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dia. | Lg. | Shank Dia. | Max. Speed, rpm | Abrasive Material | Material | For Finish | Choose a Grit | Each | |
For Use On Stainless Steel, Titanium, Steel, Iron, Nickel | |||||||||
Cylinder with Flat Tip | |||||||||
| 1/4" | 1/4" | 1/8" | 15,000 | Diamond | Felt | Polished | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 1/2" | 1/2" | 1/8" | 15,000 | Diamond | Felt | Polished | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 3/4" | 3/4" | 1/8" | 15,000 | Diamond | Felt | Polished | 0000000 | 00000 | |
Cylinder with Rounded Tip | |||||||||
| 3/8" | 1/2" | 1/8" | 15,000 | Diamond | Felt | Polished | 0000000 | 0000 | |
Multipurpose No-Mess Polishing Bobs
The abrasive is already embedded in these bobs so you don’t need messy compounds. Polish small areas and hard-to-reach spots using a drill or grinder for bits and burs. Grit is approximate.
Polyurethane bobs are harder than neoprene so they hold their shape longer, even during heavy use.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Head | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dia. | Lg. | Shank Dia. | Max. Speed, rpm | Abrasive Material | Choose a Grit | Each | |
For Use On Steel | |||||||
Cylinder with Flat Tip—Polyurethane Rubber | |||||||
| 1/4" | 1/4" | 1/8" | 15,000 | Aluminum Oxide | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 1/2" | 1/2" | 1/8" | 15,000 | Aluminum Oxide | 0000000 | 0000 | |
Cylinder with Flat Tip—Neoprene Rubber | |||||||
| 1/4" | 7/16" | 3/32" | 30,000 | Aluminum Oxide | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 1/2" | 3/4" | 1/8" | 4,500 | Aluminum Oxide | 0000000 | 0000 | |
Cylinder with Rounded Tip—Polyurethane Rubber | |||||||
| 3/8" | 1/2" | 1/8" | 15,000 | Aluminum Oxide | 0000000 | 0000 | |
Cylinder with Rounded Tip—Neoprene Rubber | |||||||
| 3/16" | 7/16" | 3/32" | 30,000 | Aluminum Oxide | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 1/4" | 5/8" | 3/32" | 30,000 | Aluminum Oxide | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 3/8" | 5/8" | 1/8" | 4,500 | Aluminum Oxide | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 7/16" | 3/4" | 1/8" | 4,500 | Aluminum Oxide | 0000000 | 0000 | |
Polishing Bobs
Polish small areas and hard-to-reach spots. Use these bobs with lapping pastes and buffing compounds and a drill or grinder for bits and burs.
Choose soft bobs for a finer finish.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Head | Soft | Medium | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dia. | Lg. | Shank Dia. | Max. Speed, rpm | Material | Each | Each | ||
Cylinder with Flat Tip | ||||||||
| 1/4" | 1/4" | 1/8" | 20,000 | Felt | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3/8" | 1/2" | 1/8" | 20,000 | Felt | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 1/2" | 1/2" | 1/8" | 20,000 | Felt | 00000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 1/2" | 3/4" | 1/8" | 20,000 | Felt | 00000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 1/2" | 1" | 1/8" | 20,000 | Felt | 00000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 3/4" | 3/4" | 1/8" | 20,000 | Felt | 00000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 3/4" | 1" | 1/8" | 20,000 | Felt | 00000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 1" | 1" | 1/4" | 20,000 | Felt | 00000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 1" | 2" | 1/4" | 20,000 | Felt | 00000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 1 1/4" | 1 1/4" | 1/4" | 20,000 | Felt | 00000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 1 1/2" | 1" | 1/4" | 20,000 | Felt | 00000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 1 1/2" | 1 1/2" | 1/4" | 20,000 | Felt | 00000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Cylinder with Rounded Tip | ||||||||
| 1/2" | 1" | 1/8" | 20,000 | Felt | 00000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 3/4" | 1 1/2" | 1/4" | 20,000 | Felt | 00000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 1" | 2" | 1/4" | 20,000 | Felt | 00000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
Cylinder with Pointed Tip | ||||||||
| 1/4" | 3/4" | 3/32" | 20,000 | Felt | 000000 | 00 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 5/16" | 5/8" | 3/32" | 20,000 | Felt | 000000 | 00 | 0000000 | 0000 |
Aggressive Polishing Bobs
Remove scratches from your workpiece with these hard bobs. Use them with lapping pastes and buffing compounds and a drill or grinder for bits and burs.
Choose rock hard bobs for the most aggressive material removal or when working with hard materials.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Head | Hard | Rock Hard | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dia. | Lg. | Shank Dia. | Max. Speed, rpm | Material | Each | Each | ||
Cylinder with Flat Tip | ||||||||
| 1/4" | 1/4" | 1/8" | 20,000 | Felt | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3/8" | 1/2" | 1/8" | 20,000 | Felt | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 1/2" | 1/2" | 1/8" | 20,000 | Felt | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 1/2" | 3/4" | 1/8" | 20,000 | Felt | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 1/2" | 1" | 1/8" | 20,000 | Felt | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 3/4" | 3/4" | 1/8" | 20,000 | Felt | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 3/4" | 1" | 1/8" | 20,000 | Felt | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 1" | 1" | 1/4" | 20,000 | Felt | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 1" | 2" | 1/4" | 20,000 | Felt | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 1 1/4" | 1 1/4" | 1/4" | 20,000 | Felt | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 1 1/2" | 1" | 1/4" | 20,000 | Felt | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 1 1/2" | 1 1/2" | 1/4" | 20,000 | Felt | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Cylinder with Rounded Tip | ||||||||
| 1/2" | 1" | 1/8" | 20,000 | Felt | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 3/4" | 1 1/2" | 1/4" | 20,000 | Felt | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 1" | 2" | 1/4" | 20,000 | Felt | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
Cylinder with Pointed Tip | ||||||||
| 1/4" | 3/4" | 3/32" | 20,000 | Felt | 0000000 | 0000 | 000000 | 00 |
| 5/16" | 5/8" | 3/32" | 20,000 | Felt | 0000000 | 0000 | 000000 | 00 |
Fine-Polishing Media for Steel, Stainless Steel, and Hard Metals
This nonabrasive media leaves a very shiny surface. Choose the shape that best matches the contours of your part and a size that’s large enough not to lodge in recesses and holes. Use with liquid compounds in tumbling and vibrating machines.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| Lg. | Wd. | Density, lbs./cu. ft. | Recommended Media to Parts Ratio | For Finish | Material | Pkg. | |
5 lbs. | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cylindrical | |||||||
| 3/8" | 3/16" | 90 | 3:1 | Polished | Ceramic | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 5/8" | 5/16" | 90 | 3:1 | Polished | Ceramic | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 5/8" | 3/8" | 90 | 3:1 | Polished | Ceramic | 00000000 | 00000 |
10 lbs. | |||||||
Cylindrical | |||||||
| 3/8" | 3/16" | 90 | 3:1 | Polished | Ceramic | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 5/8" | 5/16" | 90 | 3:1 | Polished | Ceramic | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 5/8" | 3/8" | 90 | 3:1 | Polished | Ceramic | 00000000 | 00000 |
25 lbs. | |||||||
Cylindrical | |||||||
| 3/8" | 3/16" | 90 | 3:1 | Polished | Ceramic | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 5/8" | 5/16" | 90 | 3:1 | Polished | Ceramic | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 5/8" | 3/8" | 90 | 3:1 | Polished | Ceramic | 0000000 | 000000 |
50 lbs. | |||||||
Cylindrical | |||||||
| 3/8" | 3/16" | 90 | 3:1 | Polished | Ceramic | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 5/8" | 5/16" | 90 | 3:1 | Polished | Ceramic | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 5/8" | 3/8" | 90 | 3:1 | Polished | Ceramic | 0000000 | 000000 |
Aggressive-Deburring Media for Steel, Stainless Steel, and Hard Metals
Use for heavy deburring and blending grind lines. Choose the shape that best matches the contours of your part and a size that’s large enough not to lodge in recesses and holes. Use with liquid compounds in tumbling and vibrating machines.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| Lg. | Wd. | Density, lbs./cu. ft. | Recommended Media to Parts Ratio | For Finish | Material | Pkg. | |
5 lbs. | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cylindrical | |||||||
| 3/8" | 3/16" | 90 | 3:1 | Smooth | Ceramic | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 5/8" | 5/16" | 90 | 3:1 | Smooth | Ceramic | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 5/8" | 3/8" | 90 | 3:1 | Smooth | Ceramic | 00000000 | 00000 |
10 lbs. | |||||||
Cylindrical | |||||||
| 3/8" | 3/16" | 90 | 3:1 | Smooth | Ceramic | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 5/8" | 5/16" | 90 | 3:1 | Smooth | Ceramic | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 5/8" | 3/8" | 90 | 3:1 | Smooth | Ceramic | 00000000 | 00000 |
25 lbs. | |||||||
Cylindrical | |||||||
| 3/8" | 3/16" | 90 | 3:1 | Smooth | Ceramic | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 5/8" | 5/16" | 90 | 3:1 | Smooth | Ceramic | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 5/8" | 3/8" | 90 | 3:1 | Smooth | Ceramic | 0000000 | 000000 |
50 lbs. | |||||||
Cylindrical | |||||||
| 3/8" | 3/16" | 90 | 3:1 | Smooth | Ceramic | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 5/8" | 5/16" | 90 | 3:1 | Smooth | Ceramic | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 5/8" | 3/8" | 90 | 3:1 | Smooth | Ceramic | 0000000 | 000000 |
Deburring and Edge-Rounding Media for Steel, Stainless Steel, and Hard Metals
Good for light material removal, this media leaves an extra-smooth matte finish. Choose the shape that best matches the contours of your part and a size that’s large enough not to lodge in recesses and holes. Use with liquid compounds in tumbling and vibrating machines.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| Lg. | Wd. | Density, lbs./cu. ft. | Recommended Media to Parts Ratio | For Finish | Material | Pkg. | |
5 lbs. | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cylindrical | |||||||
| 3/8" | 3/16" | 90 | 3:1 | Extra Smooth | Ceramic | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 5/8" | 5/16" | 90 | 3:1 | Extra Smooth | Ceramic | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 5/8" | 3/8" | 90 | 3:1 | Extra Smooth | Ceramic | 00000000 | 00000 |
10 lbs. | |||||||
Cylindrical | |||||||
| 3/8" | 3/16" | 90 | 3:1 | Extra Smooth | Ceramic | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 5/8" | 5/16" | 90 | 3:1 | Extra Smooth | Ceramic | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 5/8" | 3/8" | 90 | 3:1 | Extra Smooth | Ceramic | 00000000 | 00000 |
25 lbs. | |||||||
Cylindrical | |||||||
| 3/8" | 3/16" | 90 | 3:1 | Extra Smooth | Ceramic | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 5/8" | 5/16" | 90 | 3:1 | Extra Smooth | Ceramic | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 5/8" | 3/8" | 90 | 3:1 | Extra Smooth | Ceramic | 0000000 | 000000 |
50 lbs. | |||||||
Cylindrical | |||||||
| 3/8" | 3/16" | 90 | 3:1 | Extra Smooth | Ceramic | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 5/8" | 5/16" | 90 | 3:1 | Extra Smooth | Ceramic | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 5/8" | 3/8" | 90 | 3:1 | Extra Smooth | Ceramic | 0000000 | 000000 |