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Polishing Bobs
Cylinder with Flat Tip
Cylinder with Rounded Tip
Cylinder with Pointed Tip
Ball with Rounded Tip
Oval with Rounded Tip
Pear with Rounded Tip
Cone with Flat Tip
Cone with Rounded Tip
Tear Drop with Pointed Tip
Disc with Flat Edge
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 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 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 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
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 |
Ball with Rounded Tip | ||||||||
| 5/16" | 3/8" | 3/32" | 20,000 | Felt | 000000 | 00 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 1/2" | 1/2" | 1/8" | 20,000 | Felt | 00000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 3/4" | 3/4" | 1/4" | 20,000 | Felt | 00000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 1" | 1" | 1/4" | 20,000 | Felt | 00000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Oval with Rounded Tip | ||||||||
| 1/2" | 1/2" | 1/8" | 20,000 | Felt | 00000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 3/4" | 3/4" | 1/8" | 20,000 | Felt | 00000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 1" | 1" | 1/4" | 20,000 | Felt | 00000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Pear with Rounded Tip | ||||||||
| 1/2" | 3/4" | 1/8" | 20,000 | Felt | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 3/4" | 1" | 1/4" | 20,000 | Felt | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 1" | 1 1/4" | 1/4" | 20,000 | Felt | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Cone with Flat Tip | ||||||||
| 1/2" | 3/4" | 1/8" | 20,000 | Felt | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 3/4" | 1" | 1/4" | 20,000 | Felt | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 1" | 1 1/4" | 1/4" | 20,000 | Felt | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Cone 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 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Tear Drop with Pointed Tip | ||||||||
| 3/8" | 3/4" | 3/32" | 20,000 | Felt | 000000 | 00 | 0000000 | 0000 |
Disc with Flat Edge | ||||||||
| 5/8" | 1/4" | 3/32" | 20,000 | Felt | 000000 | 00 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 7/8" | 1/4" | 3/32" | 20,000 | Felt | 000000 | 00 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 1" | 1/4" | 3/32" | 20,000 | Felt | 000000 | 00 | 0000000 | 0000 |
Aggressive Polishing Bobs
Cylinder with Flat Tip
Cylinder with Rounded Tip
Cylinder with Pointed Tip
Ball with Rounded Tip
Oval with Rounded Tip
Pear with Rounded Tip
Cone with Flat Tip
Cone with Rounded Tip
Tear Drop with Pointed Tip
Disc with Flat Edge
Disc with Tapered Edge
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 | 00000 |
| 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 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
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 |
Ball with Rounded Tip | ||||||||
| 5/16" | 3/8" | 3/32" | 20,000 | Felt | 0000000 | 0000 | 000000 | 00 |
| 1/2" | 1/2" | 1/8" | 20,000 | Felt | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 3/4" | 3/4" | 1/4" | 20,000 | Felt | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 1" | 1" | 1/4" | 20,000 | Felt | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Oval with Rounded Tip | ||||||||
| 1/2" | 1/2" | 1/8" | 20,000 | Felt | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 3/4" | 3/4" | 1/8" | 20,000 | Felt | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 1" | 1" | 1/4" | 20,000 | Felt | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Pear with Rounded Tip | ||||||||
| 1/2" | 3/4" | 1/8" | 20,000 | Felt | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 3/4" | 1" | 1/4" | 20,000 | Felt | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1" | 1 1/4" | 1/4" | 20,000 | Felt | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Cone with Flat Tip | ||||||||
| 1/2" | 3/4" | 1/8" | 20,000 | Felt | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 3/4" | 1" | 1/4" | 20,000 | Felt | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 1" | 1 1/4" | 1/4" | 20,000 | Felt | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Cone 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 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Tear Drop with Pointed Tip | ||||||||
| 3/8" | 3/4" | 3/32" | 20,000 | Felt | 0000000 | 0000 | 000000 | 00 |
Disc with Flat Edge | ||||||||
| 5/8" | 1/4" | 3/32" | 20,000 | Felt | 0000000 | 0000 | 000000 | 00 |
| 7/8" | 1/4" | 3/32" | 20,000 | Felt | 0000000 | 0000 | 000000 | 00 |
| 1" | 1/4" | 3/32" | 20,000 | Felt | 0000000 | 0000 | 000000 | 00 |
Disc with Tapered Edge | ||||||||
| 5/8" | 3/16" | 3/32" | 20,000 | Felt | 0000000 | 0000 | 000000 | 00 |
| 3/4" | 3/16" | 3/32" | 20,000 | Felt | 0000000 | 0000 | 000000 | 00 |
| 7/8" | 3/16" | 3/32" | 20,000 | Felt | 0000000 | 0000 | 000000 | 00 |
No-Mess Polishing Bobs for Aluminum, Soft Metals, and Nonmetals
Cylinder with Flat Tip, Neoprene
Cylinder with Flat Tip, Felt
Cylinder with Rounded Tip, Neoprene
Cylinder with Rounded Tip, Felt
Oval with Rounded Tip, Neoprene
Cone with Rounded Tip, Felt
Tear Drop with Pointed Tip, Neoprene
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 | |
Oval with Rounded Tip—Neoprene Rubber | |||||||
| 3/8" | 1" | 1/8" | 4,500 | Silicon Carbide | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 9/16" | 11/16" | 1/8" | 4,500 | Silicon Carbide | 0000000 | 0000 | |
Cone with Rounded Tip—Felt | |||||||
| 3/8" | 1/2" | 1/8" | 15,000 | Silicon Carbide | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 1/2" | 1" | 1/8" | 15,000 | Silicon Carbide | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 3/4" | 1 1/2" | 1/4" | 15,000 | Silicon Carbide | 0000000 | 0000 | |
Tear Drop with Pointed Tip—Neoprene Rubber | |||||||
| 1/4" | 1/2" | 3/32" | 30,000 | Silicon Carbide | 0000000 | 0000 | |
No-Mess Polishing Bobs for Stainless Steel and Hard Metals
Cylinder with Flat Tip
Cylinder with Rounded Tip
Cone with Rounded Tip
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 | |
Cone with Rounded Tip | |||||||||
| 3/8" | 1/2" | 1/8" | 15,000 | Diamond | Felt | Polished | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 1/2" | 1" | 1/8" | 15,000 | Diamond | Felt | Polished | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 3/4" | 1 1/2" | 1/4" | 15,000 | Diamond | Felt | Polished | 0000000 | 00000 | |
Multipurpose No-Mess Polishing Bobs
Cylinder with Flat Tip, Polyurethane
Cylinder with Flat Tip, Neoprene
Cylinder with Rounded Tip, Polyurethane
Cylinder with Rounded Tip, Neoprene
Oval with Rounded Tip, Neoprene
Cone with Rounded Tip, Polyurethane
Tear Drop with Pointed Tip, Neoprene
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 | |
Oval with Rounded Tip—Neoprene Rubber | |||||||
| 3/8" | 1" | 1/8" | 4,500 | Aluminum Oxide | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 9/16" | 11/16" | 1/8" | 4,500 | Aluminum Oxide | 0000000 | 0000 | |
Cone with Rounded Tip—Polyurethane Rubber | |||||||
| 3/8" | 1/2" | 1/8" | 15,000 | Aluminum Oxide | 0000000 | 0000 | |
Tear Drop with Pointed Tip—Neoprene Rubber | |||||||
| 1/4" | 1/2" | 3/32" | 30,000 | Aluminum Oxide | 0000000 | 0000 | |
Buffing Wheel, Bob, and Compound Kits
Most buffing processes have two steps:
Cutting, the first step, removes scratches and surface imperfections.
Coloring, the second step, produces an even finish.
Cutting/coloring compounds perform both steps at once.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| No. of Pieces | Includes | Each | |
| 20 | Three Medium Polishing Bobs (Flat-Tip Cylinder, Ball, and Oval)—1/2" Head Dia. × 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia. Two Medium Polishing Bobs (Pear and Flat-Tip Cone)—1/2" Head Dia. × 3/4" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia. Two Medium Polishing Bobs (Rounded-Tip Cylinder and Rounded-Tip Cone)—1/2" Head Dia. × 1" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia. Eight Buffing Wheels (Four Flat-Edge and Four Tapered-Edge)—3/4" Dia. × 1/8" Thick. One 1/8" Dia. Shank for Buffing Wheels One 1/2 oz. Extra-Smooth-Finish Brown Coloring Compound One 1/2 oz. Polished-Finish Red Rouge Cutting/Coloring Compound One 1/2 oz. Polished-Finish White Rouge Cutting/Coloring Compound One 1/2 oz. Polished-Finish Black Cutting/Coloring Compound | 0000000 | 000000 |