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    No-Mess Polishing Bobs for Soft Metals and Nonmetals

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

    Cylinder with

    Flat Tip

    Cylinder with

    Round Tip

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. No-Mess Polishing Bobs for Soft Metals and Nonmetals, Cylinder with Pointed Tip.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. No-Mess Polishing Bobs for Soft Metals and Nonmetals, Oval with Round Tip.

    Cylinder with

    Pointed Tip

    Oval with Round Tip

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. No-Mess Polishing Bobs for Soft Metals and Nonmetals, Cone with Round Tip.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. No-Mess Polishing Bobs for Soft Metals and Nonmetals, Tear Drop with Pointed Tip.

    Cone with Round

    Tip

    Tear Drop with

    Pointed Tip

    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.
    Neoprene—These bobs balance durability with flexibility. They last longer than felt bobs and conform to surfaces better than polyurethane rubber.
    Head
    Each
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Shank
    Dia.
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Material
    Grit
    1-9
    10-Up
    Silicon Carbide Abrasive—For Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Plastic, and Rubber
     
    Cylinder with Flat Tip
    1/4"1/4"1/8"15,000Wool Felt400 (Extra Smooth)00000000000000000
    1/4"7/16"3/32"30,000Neoprene
    400 (Extra Smooth)000000000000000
    1/2"1/2"1/8"15,000Wool Felt400 (Extra Smooth)000000000000000
    1/2"3/4"1/8"4,500Neoprene
    400 (Extra Smooth)000000000000000
    3/4"3/4"1/8"15,000Wool Felt400 (Extra Smooth)000000000000000
     
    Cylinder with Round Tip
    3/16"7/16"3/32"30,000Neoprene
    400 (Extra Smooth)000000000000000
    1/4"5/8"3/32"30,000Neoprene
    400 (Extra Smooth)000000000000000
    3/8"1/2"1/8"15,000Wool Felt400 (Extra Smooth)000000000000000
    3/8"5/8"1/8"4,500Neoprene
    400 (Extra Smooth)000000000000000
     
    Cylinder with Pointed Tip
    7/16"3/4"1/8"4,500Neoprene
    400 (Extra Smooth)000000000000000
     
    Oval with Round Tip
    3/8"1"1/8"4,500Neoprene
    400 (Extra Smooth)000000000000000
    9/16"11/16"1/8"4,500Neoprene
    400 (Extra Smooth)000000000000000
     
    Cone with Round Tip
    3/8"1/2"1/8"15,000Wool Felt400 (Extra Smooth)000000000000000
    1/2"1"1/8"15,000Wool Felt400 (Extra Smooth)000000000000000
    3/4"1 1/2"1/4"15,000Wool Felt400 (Extra Smooth)000000000000000
     
    Tear Drop with Pointed Tip
    1/4"1/2"3/32"30,000Neoprene
    400 (Extra Smooth)000000000000000
     

    No-Mess Polishing Bobs for Steel

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

    Cylinder with

    Flat Tip

    Cylinder with

    Round Tip

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. No-Mess Polishing Bobs for Steel, Cylinder with Pointed Tip.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. No-Mess Polishing Bobs for Steel, Oval with Round Tip.

    Cylinder with

    Pointed Tip

    Oval with Round Tip

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. No-Mess Polishing Bobs for Steel, Cone with Round Tip.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. No-Mess Polishing Bobs for Steel, Tear Drop with Pointed Tip.

    Cone with Round Tip

    Tear Drop with

    Pointed Tip

    Skip the messy compounds—these bobs come embedded with aluminum oxide, the most common abrasive material. Best for polishing steel, they’re also a good all-purpose option for other materials when specialty bobs aren’t available. Use them to polish small areas and hard-to-reach spots with a drill or grinder for bits and burs. Grit is approximate.
    Polyurethane Rubber—Harder than neoprene and wool felt, these bobs hold their shape longer, even during heavy use.
    Neoprene—These bobs balance durability with flexibility. They last longer than felt bobs and conform to surfaces better than polyurethane rubber.
    Head
    Each
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Shank
    Dia.
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Material
    Grit
    1-9
    10-Up
    Aluminum Oxide Abrasive—For Steel
     
    Cylinder with Flat Tip
    1/4"1/4"1/8"15,000Polyurethane Rubber
    400 (Extra Smooth)00000000000000000
    1/4"7/16"3/32"30,000Neoprene
    400 (Extra Smooth)000000000000000
    1/2"1/2"1/8"15,000Polyurethane Rubber
    400 (Extra Smooth)000000000000000
    1/2"3/4"1/8"4,500Neoprene
    400 (Extra Smooth)000000000000000
     
    Cylinder with Round Tip
    3/8"1/2"1/8"15,000Polyurethane Rubber
    400 (Extra Smooth)000000000000000
    3/8"5/8"1/8"4,500Neoprene
    400 (Extra Smooth)000000000000000
     
    Cylinder with Pointed Tip
    3/16"7/16"3/32"30,000Neoprene
    400 (Extra Smooth)000000000000000
    1/4"5/8"3/32"30,000Neoprene
    400 (Extra Smooth)000000000000000
    7/16"3/4"1/8"4,500Neoprene
    400 (Extra Smooth)000000000000000
     
    Oval with Round Tip
    3/8"1"1/8"4,500Neoprene
    400 (Extra Smooth)000000000000000
    9/16"11/16"1/8"4,500Neoprene
    400 (Extra Smooth)000000000000000
     
    Cone with Round Tip
    3/8"1/2"1/8"15,000Polyurethane Rubber
    400 (Extra Smooth)000000000000000
     
    Tear Drop with Pointed Tip
    1/4"1/2"3/32"30,000Neoprene
    400 (Extra Smooth)000000000000000
     
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