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    About Polishing Stones and Bobs
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    Match grit size and micron ratings to the texture, appearance, and flatness you need to achieve.

    Clog-Resistant Polishing Stones for Steel

    No need to stop and clean these stones as you polish—they’re filled with oil to keep debris from getting stuck in the pores. Use a holder to polish by hand or with a power tool (both sold separately). You’ll also need a water-soluble or oil-based lubricant to wash away debris and reduce friction and heat on your workpiece.
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    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Stones. Clog-Resistant Polishing Stones for Steel, Straight Round.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Polishing Stones. Clog-Resistant Polishing Stones for Steel, Straight Round.
    Aluminum Oxide Abrasive—Aluminum oxide stones, also known as India stones, scrape away material slowly to give you more control over how much material you take off. They are good for the final stage of polishing.
    Silicon Carbide Abrasive—Silicon carbide stones, also known as Crystolon stones, are extremely sharp. These stones remove material more quickly than aluminum oxide stones. They are best for the early polishing stage when you want to clear away more material from your work surface. However, they give you less control over material removal than aluminum oxide stones, so stopping at an exact point is more difficult to do.
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Color
    Lubrication
    Each
    Aluminum Oxide—For Steel
     
    100 Grit (For Smooth Finish)
    4"1/4"GrayLubricated, Required4499A13000000
    4"3/8"GrayLubricated, Required4499A3300000
    4"1/2"GrayLubricated, Required4499A4300000
    6"1/2"GrayLubricated, Required4499A5300000
    6"3/4"GrayLubricated, Required4499A6300000
    6"1"GrayLubricated, Required4499A7300000
     
    240 Grit (For Extra-Smooth Finish)
    4"1/4"BrownLubricated, Required4499A1200000
    4"3/8"BrownLubricated, Required4499A3200000
    4"1/2"BrownLubricated, Required4499A4200000
    6"1/2"BrownLubricated, Required4499A5200000
    6"3/4"BrownLubricated, Required4499A6200000
    6"1"BrownLubricated, Required4499A7200000
     
    320 Grit (For Extra-Smooth Finish)
    4"1/4"OrangeLubricated, Required4499A1100000
    4"3/8"OrangeLubricated, Required4499A3100000
    4"1/2"OrangeLubricated, Required4499A4100000
    6"1/2"OrangeLubricated, Required4499A5100000
    6"3/4"OrangeLubricated, Required4499A6100000
    6"1"OrangeLubricated, Required4499A7100000
     
    Silicon Carbide—For Steel
     
    150 Grit (For Smooth Finish)
    4"1/4"GrayLubricated, Required4347A4200000
     
    280 Grit (For Extra-Smooth Finish)
    4"1/4"BlackLubricated, Required4347A4100000
     
    Hand-Held Stone Holders
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    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Stones. Clog-Resistant Polishing Stones for Steel, Tapered Round.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Polishing Stones. Clog-Resistant Polishing Stones for Steel, Tapered Round.
    Aluminum Oxide Abrasive—Aluminum oxide stones, also known as India stones, scrape away material slowly to give you more control over how much material you take off. They are good for the final stage of polishing.
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Color
    Lubrication
    Each
    Aluminum Oxide—For Steel
     
    100 Grit (For Smooth Finish)
    4"1/4" to 1/2"GrayLubricated, Required8742A13000000
     
    240 Grit (For Extra-Smooth Finish)
    4"1/4" to 1/2"BrownLubricated, Required8742A1200000
     
    320 Grit (For Extra-Smooth Finish)
    4"1/4" to 1/2"OrangeLubricated, Required8742A1100000
     

    Detail Polishing Stones

    Smooth ribs, slots, teeth, and other fine features—these stones are thin enough to slip into hard-to-reach areas. Made of bonded ceramic, they’re harder and more wear resistant than aluminum oxide stones, but flexible enough not to crack under pressure. Pair with a holder (sold separately) to polish by hand or with a power tool, such as an ultrasonic polisher. Apply a water-soluble or oil-based lubricant to help keep debris from building up on the surface.
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    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Polishing Stones. Detail Polishing Stones, Straight Round.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Stones. Detail Polishing Stones, Straight Round.
    Ceramic/Diamond Blend Abrasive—Ceramic/diamond stones have diamond particles spread throughout the ceramic to make them harder and sharper. They won’t wear out as quickly as plain ceramic stones when finishing hardened steel, carbide, and other extremely hard materials.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Color
    Each
    Ceramic—For Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Steel, Stainless Steel, and Titanium
     
    80 Grit (For Smooth Finish)
    1/8"2"Purple4805A21000000
     
    120 Grit (For Smooth Finish)
    1/8"2"Green47465A72400000
     
    180 Grit (For Smooth Finish)
    1/8"2"Gold4805A17100000
     
    240 Grit (For Extra-Smooth Finish)
    1/8"2"Brown4805A17300000
     
    400 Grit (For Extra-Smooth Finish)
    1/8"2"Orange4805A18100000
     
    600 Grit (For Polished Finish)
    1/8"2"Black47465A72500000
     
    800 Grit (For Polished Finish)
    1/8"2"Blue4805A18200000
     
    1000 Grit (For Polished Finish)
    1/8"2"White4805A18300000
     
    1200 Grit (For Polished Finish)
    1/8"2"Red47465A72600000
     
    Ceramic/Diamond Blend—For Carbide, Iron, Nickel, Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium, and Hardened Steel
     
    180 Grit (For Smooth Finish)
    1/8"2"Black9567N2400000
     
    400 Grit (For Extra-Smooth Finish)
    1/8"2"Gray9567N2500000
     
    600 Grit (For Polished Finish)
    1/8"2"Green9567N2600000
     
    800 Grit (For Polished Finish)
    1/8"2"Blue9567N2700000
     
    Accessories for Stones

    Polishing Stones for Steel

    Just the right hardness level for polishing steel tools, molds, and dies. These stones also double as a good choice for general polishing. Choose the stone shape that best matches the contour of your work surface. These stones can be used by hand or in a power tool with a holder (both sold separately). To keep debris from building up, apply a water-soluble or oil-based lubricant during use.
    Straight Round
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Stones. Polishing Stones for Steel, Straight Round.
    Aluminum Oxide Abrasive—Aluminum oxide stones, also known as India stones, scrape away material slowly to give you more control over how much material you take off. They are good for the final stage of polishing.
    Silicon Carbide Abrasive—Silicon carbide stones, also known as Crystolon stones, are extremely sharp. These stones remove material more quickly than aluminum oxide stones. They are best for the early polishing stage when you want to clear away more material from your work surface. However, they give you less control over material removal than aluminum oxide stones, so stopping at an exact point is more difficult to do.
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Color
    Lubrication
    Each
    Aluminum Oxide—For Steel
     
    100 Grit (For Smooth Finish)
    5 1/2"1/4"GrayRequired47465A28300000
    5 1/2"3/8"GrayRequired47465A2840000
    5 1/2"1/2"GrayRequired47465A28500000
     
    220 Grit (For Smooth Finish)
    5 1/2"1/4"GrayRequired47465A2880000
    5 1/2"3/8"GrayRequired47465A2890000
    5 1/2"1/2"GrayRequired47465A29100000
     
    320 Grit (For Extra-Smooth Finish)
    5 1/2"1/4"GrayRequired47465A2940000
    5 1/2"3/8"GrayRequired47465A2950000
    5 1/2"1/2"GrayRequired47465A29600000
     
    Silicon Carbide—For Steel
     
    100 Grit (For Smooth Finish)
    6"1/4"BlackRequired47465A2410000
     
    150 Grit (For Smooth Finish)
    4"3/8"GrayRequired4347A4400000
    4"1/2"GrayRequired4347A4600000
    6"1/4"BlackRequired47465A2420000
     
    220 Grit (For Smooth Finish)
    6"1/4"BlackRequired47465A2430000
     
    280 Grit (For Extra-Smooth Finish)
    4"3/8"BlackRequired4347A4300000
    4"1/2"BlackRequired4347A4500000
     
    320 Grit (For Extra-Smooth Finish)
    6"1/4"BlackRequired47465A2440000
     
    400 Grit (For Extra-Smooth Finish)
    6"1/4"BlackRequired47465A2450000
     
    600 Grit (For Polished Finish)
    6"1/4"BlackRequired47465A2460000
     
    Hand-Held Stone Holders

    Detail Polishing Stone Assortments

    Keep stones in different grits on hand to smooth ribs, slots, teeth, and other fine features. The stones in these assortments are thin enough to slip into hard-to-reach areas. Made of bonded ceramic, they’re harder and more wear resistant than aluminum oxide stones, but flexible enough not to crack under pressure. Pair these stones with a holder to polish by hand or with a power tool, such as an ultrasonic polisher. Some holders are sold separately. Apply a water-soluble or oil-based lubricant to help keep debris from building up on the surface.
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    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Polishing Stones. Detail Polishing Stone Assortments, Straight Round.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Stones. Detail Polishing Stone Assortments, Straight Round.
    No. of
    Pieces
    Includes
    Color
    Each
    Ceramic—For Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Steel, Stainless Steel, and Titanium
    6One 1/8" Dia. Hand-Held Stone Holder
    One each 180, 300, 600, 800, 1200-grit Stones—2" Lg. × 1/8" Dia.
    Blue, Brown, Gold, Green, Red9568N360000000
     
    Hand-Held Stone Holders
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