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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 Square.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Polishing Stones. Clog-Resistant Polishing Stones for Steel, Straight Square.
    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.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Color
    Lubrication
    Each
    Aluminum Oxide—For Steel
     
    100 Grit (For Smooth Finish)
    4"1/4"1/4"GrayLubricated, Required4497A13000000
    4"3/8"3/8"GrayLubricated, Required4497A3300000
    4"1/2"1/2"GrayLubricated, Required4497A4300000
    6"1/2"1/2"GrayLubricated, Required4497A6300000
    6"3/4"3/4"GrayLubricated, Required4497A5300000
    6"1"1"GrayLubricated, Required4497A7300000
     
    120 Grit (For Smooth Finish)
    6"1/8"1/8"WhiteLubricated, Required47465A5010000
    6"1/4"1/4"WhiteLubricated, Required47465A5210000
    6"3/8"3/8"WhiteLubricated, Required47465A5310000
    6"1/2"1/2"WhiteLubricated, Required47465A5810000
     
    150 Grit (For Smooth Finish)
    6"1/8"1/8"WhiteLubricated, Required47465A5020000
    6"1/4"1/4"WhiteLubricated, Required47465A5220000
    6"3/8"3/8"WhiteLubricated, Required47465A5320000
    6"1/2"1/2"WhiteLubricated, Required47465A5820000
     
    220 Grit (For Smooth Finish)
    6"1/8"1/8"WhiteLubricated, Required47465A5030000
    6"1/4"1/4"WhiteLubricated, Required47465A5230000
    6"3/8"3/8"WhiteLubricated, Required47465A5330000
    6"1/2"1/2"WhiteLubricated, Required47465A5830000
     
    240 Grit (For Extra-Smooth Finish)
    4"1/4"1/4"BrownLubricated, Required4497A1200000
    4"3/8"3/8"BrownLubricated, Required4497A3200000
    4"1/2"1/2"BrownLubricated, Required4497A4200000
    6"1/2"1/2"BrownLubricated, Required4497A6200000
    6"3/4"3/4"BrownLubricated, Required4497A5200000
    6"1"1"BrownLubricated, Required4497A7200000
     
    320 Grit (For Extra-Smooth Finish)
    4"1/4"1/4"OrangeLubricated, Required4497A1100000
    4"3/8"3/8"OrangeLubricated, Required4497A3100000
    4"1/2"1/2"OrangeLubricated, Required4497A4100000
    6"1/8"1/8"WhiteLubricated, Required47465A5040000
    6"1/4"1/4"WhiteLubricated, Required47465A5240000
    6"3/8"3/8"WhiteLubricated, Required47465A5340000
    6"1/2"1/2"OrangeLubricated, Required4497A6100000
    6"3/4"3/4"OrangeLubricated, Required4497A5100000
    6"1"1"OrangeLubricated, Required4497A7100000
     
    400 Grit (For Extra-Smooth Finish)
    6"1/8"1/8"WhiteLubricated, Required47465A5050000
    6"1/4"1/4"WhiteLubricated, Required47465A5250000
    6"3/8"3/8"WhiteLubricated, Required47465A5350000
    6"1/2"1/2"WhiteLubricated, Required47465A5850000
     
    600 Grit (For Polished Finish)
    6"1/8"1/8"WhiteLubricated, Required47465A5060000
    6"1/4"1/4"WhiteLubricated, Required47465A5260000
    6"3/8"3/8"WhiteLubricated, Required47465A5360000
    6"1/2"1/2"WhiteLubricated, Required47465A5860000
     
    800 Grit (For Polished Finish)
    6"1/8"1/8"WhiteLubricated, Required47465A5070000
    6"1/4"1/4"WhiteLubricated, Required47465A5270000
    6"3/8"3/8"WhiteLubricated, Required47465A5370000
    6"1/2"1/2"WhiteLubricated, Required47465A58700000
     
    1000 Grit (For Polished Finish)
    6"1/8"1/8"WhiteLubricated, Required47465A5080000
    6"1/4"1/4"WhiteLubricated, Required47465A5280000
    6"3/8"3/8"WhiteLubricated, Required47465A5380000
    6"1/2"1/2"WhiteLubricated, Required47465A58800000
     
    1200 Grit (For Polished Finish)
    6"1/8"1/8"WhiteLubricated, Required47465A5090000
    6"1/4"1/4"WhiteLubricated, Required47465A5290000
    6"3/8"3/8"WhiteLubricated, Required47465A5390000
    6"1/2"1/2"WhiteLubricated, Required47465A58900000
     
    Silicon Carbide—For Steel
     
    150 Grit (For Smooth Finish)
    4"1/2"1/2"GrayLubricated, Required4345A2600000
     
    280 Grit (For Extra-Smooth Finish)
    4"1/2"1/2"BlackLubricated, Required4345A2500000
     
    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.
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    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Polishing Stones. Polishing Stones for Steel, Straight Square.
    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.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Color
    Lubrication
    Each
    Aluminum Oxide—For Steel
     
    100 Grit (For Smooth Finish)
    6"1/8"1/8"GrayRequired47465A62100000
    6"1/4"1/4"GrayRequired47465A8590000
    6"3/8"3/8"GrayRequired47465A6310000
    6"1/2"1/2"GrayRequired47465A6410000
     
    150 Grit (For Smooth Finish)
    6"1/8"1/8"GrayRequired47465A6220000
    6"1/4"1/4"GrayRequired47465A8610000
    6"3/8"3/8"GrayRequired47465A6320000
    6"1/2"1/2"GrayRequired47465A6420000
     
    180 Grit (For Smooth Finish)
    6"1/8"1/8"GrayRequired47465A6230000
    6"1/4"1/4"GrayRequired47465A8620000
    6"3/8"3/8"GrayRequired47465A6330000
    6"1/2"1/2"GrayRequired47465A6430000
     
    220 Grit (For Smooth Finish)
    6"1/8"1/8"GrayRequired47465A6240000
    6"1/4"1/4"GrayRequired47465A8630000
    6"3/8"3/8"GrayRequired47465A6340000
    6"1/2"1/2"GrayRequired47465A6440000
     
    320 Grit (For Extra-Smooth Finish)
    6"1/8"1/8"GrayRequired47465A6250000
    6"1/4"1/4"GrayRequired47465A8640000
    6"3/8"3/8"GrayRequired47465A6350000
    6"1/2"1/2"GrayRequired47465A6450000
     
    400 Grit (For Extra-Smooth Finish)
    6"1/8"1/8"GrayRequired47465A6260000
    6"1/4"1/4"GrayRequired47465A8650000
    6"3/8"3/8"GrayRequired47465A6360000
    6"1/2"1/2"GrayRequired47465A6460000
     
    600 Grit (For Polished Finish)
    6"1/8"1/8"GrayRequired47465A6270000
    6"1/4"1/4"GrayRequired47465A8660000
    6"3/8"3/8"GrayRequired47465A6370000
    6"1/2"1/2"GrayRequired47465A6470000
     
    1000 Grit (For Polished Finish)
    6"1/8"1/8"WhiteRequired47465A6280000
    6"1/4"1/4"WhiteRequired47465A6630000
    6"3/8"3/8"WhiteRequired47465A6380000
    6"1/2"1/2"WhiteRequired47465A64800000
     
    1200 Grit (For Polished Finish)
    6"1/8"1/8"WhiteRequired47465A6290000
    6"1/4"1/4"WhiteRequired47465A6640000
    6"3/8"3/8"WhiteRequired47465A6390000
    6"1/2"1/2"WhiteRequired47465A64900000
     
    Silicon Carbide—For Steel
     
    100 Grit (For Smooth Finish)
    6"1/4"1/4"BlackRequired47465A2210000
    6"1/2"1/2"BlackRequired47465A2270000
     
    150 Grit (For Smooth Finish)
    6"1/4"1/4"BlackRequired47465A2220000
    6"1/2"1/2"BlackRequired47465A2280000
     
    220 Grit (For Smooth Finish)
    6"1/4"1/4"BlackRequired47465A2230000
    6"1/2"1/2"BlackRequired47465A2290000
     
    280 Grit (For Extra-Smooth Finish)
    4"1/4"1/4"BlackRequired4345A210000
    4"3/8"3/8"BlackRequired4345A230000
     
    320 Grit (For Extra-Smooth Finish)
    6"1/4"1/4"BlackRequired47465A2240000
    6"1/2"1/2"BlackRequired47465A2310000
     
    400 Grit (For Extra-Smooth Finish)
    6"1/4"1/4"BlackRequired47465A2250000
    6"1/2"1/2"BlackRequired47465A2320000
     
    600 Grit (For Polished Finish)
    6"1/4"1/4"BlackRequired47465A2260000
    6"1/2"1/2"BlackRequired47465A23300000
     
    800 Grit (For Polished Finish)
    6"1/4"1/4"BlackRequired47465A2710000
    6"1/2"1/2"BlackRequired47465A27200000
     
    Accessories for Stones

    Polishing Stones for Hard Metals

    Remove imperfections on tools, molds, and dies made from high-grade steel, such as P20 and H13 tool steel, 420 stainless steel, and more. These stones are harder than standard aluminum oxide stones. Thanks to their aluminum oxide abrasive, they slowly remove material to give you more control over how much you take off. Polish with them by hand or secure them in a power tool with the compatible holder. To stop debris from building up, apply a water-soluble or oil-based lubricant during use.
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    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Stones. Polishing Stones for Hard Metals, Straight Square.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Polishing Stones. Polishing Stones for Hard Metals, Straight Square.
    Grit
    For Finish
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Color
    Lubrication
    Each
    Aluminum Oxide—For Steel and Stainless Steel
    150Smooth6"1/4"1/4"BlueRequired47465A77100000
    220Smooth6"1/4"1/4"BlueRequired47465A7720000
    320Extra Smooth6"1/4"1/4"BlueRequired47465A7730000
    400Extra Smooth6"1/4"1/4"BlueRequired47465A7740000
    600Polished6"1/4"1/4"BlueRequired47465A7750000
    800Polished6"1/4"1/4"BlueRequired47465A7760000
    1000Polished6"1/4"1/4"BlueRequired47465A7770000
    1200Polished6"1/4"1/4"BlueRequired47465A7780000
     
    Accessories for Stones

    Polishing Stones for Soft Metals

    Prevent scratches, tears, and gouges in aluminum, brass, and other soft metal molds and dies as you polish. These stones are softer than standard aluminum oxide stones. Thanks to their aluminum oxide abrasive, they slowly remove material to give you more control over how much you take off. Polish by hand or mount them in power tools with a compatible holder. To keep debris from clogging the surface, apply a water-soluble or oil-based lubricant during use.
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    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Stones. Polishing Stones for Soft Metals, Straight Square.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Polishing Stones. Polishing Stones for Soft Metals, Straight Square.
    Grit
    For Finish
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Color
    Lubrication
    Each
    Aluminum Oxide—For Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, and Copper
    150Smooth6"1/4"1/4"BeigeRequired47465A97500000
    220Smooth6"1/4"1/4"BeigeRequired47465A9760000
    320Extra Smooth6"1/4"1/4"BeigeRequired47465A9840000
    400Extra Smooth6"1/4"1/4"BeigeRequired47465A9850000
    600Polished6"1/4"1/4"BeigeRequired47465A9930000
    800Polished6"1/4"1/4"BeigeRequired47465A9960000
    1000Polished6"1/4"1/4"BeigeRequired47465A9970000
    1200Polished6"1/4"1/4"BeigeRequired47465A9980000
     
    Accessories for Stones

    Miniature Detail Polishing Stones

    About the size of pencil lead, these stones polish your smallest ribs, slots, and crevices in molds and dies. Don’t underestimate their thin profile—they’re made of bonded ceramic, which makes them tough yet flexible. This means they won’t snap like pencil lead does when you apply pressure during polishing. These stones also resist wear, so they last a long time. Pair them with a holder to polish by hand or with an ultrasonic polisher (both 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. Miniature Detail Polishing Stones.
    Grit
    For Finish
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Color
    Lubrication
    Each
    Ceramic—For Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Steel, Stainless Steel, and Titanium
    80Smooth2"1/32"/0.9 mm1/32"/0.9 mmPurpleNot Required9649N2200000
    120Smooth2"1/32"/0.9 mm1/32"/0.9 mmGreenNot Required9649N230000
    180Smooth2"1/32"/0.9 mm1/32"/0.9 mmGoldNot Required9649N240000
    320Extra Smooth2"1/32"/0.9 mm1/32"/0.9 mmBrownNot Required9649N250000
    400Extra Smooth2"1/32"/0.9 mm1/32"/0.9 mmOrangeNot Required9649N260000
    600Polished2"1/32"/0.9 mm1/32"/0.9 mmBlackNot Required9649N270000
    800Polished2"1/32"/0.9 mm1/32"/0.9 mmBlueNot Required9649N280000
    1000Polished2"1/32"/0.9 mm1/32"/0.9 mmWhiteNot Required9649N290000
    1200Polished2"1/32"/0.9 mm1/32"/0.9 mmRedNot Required9649N310000
     
    Accessories for Stones

    Miniature Detail Polishing Stone Assortments

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Polishing Stones. Miniature Detail Polishing Stone Assortments.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Stones. Miniature Detail Polishing Stone Assortments.
    Keep stones of different grits on hand to handle every stage of polishing on the smallest ribs, slots, and crevices. These stones are as thin as pencil lead, but stronger than they appear—made of bonded ceramic, they are tough yet flexible. They won’t snap like lead when you apply pressure. These stones also resist wear, so they last a long time. Pair them with a holder to polish by hand or with an ultrasonic polisher (sold separately). To keep debris from building up, apply a water-soluble or oil-based lubricant during use.
    No. of
    Pieces
    Includes
    Color
    Each
    Ceramic—For Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Steel, Stainless Steel, and Titanium
    5One 1/32" Wd. Hand-Held Stone Holder
    One each 120, 320, 600, 1200-grit Stones—2" Lg. × 1/32" (0.900 mm) Wd. × 1/32" (0.900 mm) Thick.
    Black, Brown, Green, Red9659N44000000
     
    Accessories and Replacements for Stones

    Polishing Stones for EDM Scale Removal

    Remove the tough scale left by the EDM (electrical discharge machining) process. These stones are harder than standard aluminum oxide polishing stones but are not so hard that they will scratch or gouge your workpiece. They abrade slowly, so you can control how much material you remove.
    Polish by hand or use these stones in power tools with a compatible holder. You’ll also need lubricant.
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    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Stones. Polishing Stones for EDM Scale Removal, Straight Square.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Polishing Stones. Polishing Stones for EDM Scale Removal, Straight Square.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Color
    Lubrication
    Each
    Aluminum Oxide—For Steel
     
    100 Grit (For Smooth Finish)
    6"5/32"5/32"BrownRequired47465A31100000
    6"1/4"1/4"BrownRequired47465A3120000
    6"3/8"3/8"BrownRequired47465A7430000
     
    120 Grit (For Smooth Finish)
    6"5/32"5/32"BrownRequired47465A8950000
    6"1/4"1/4"BrownRequired47465A8960000
    6"3/8"3/8"BrownRequired47465A7440000
     
    150 Grit (For Smooth Finish)
    6"5/32"5/32"BrownRequired47465A8890000
    6"1/4"1/4"BrownRequired47465A3130000
    6"3/8"3/8"BrownRequired47465A7450000
     
    180 Grit (For Smooth Finish)
    6"5/32"5/32"BrownRequired47465A3140000
    6"1/4"1/4"BrownRequired47465A3150000
    6"3/8"3/8"BrownRequired47465A7460000
     
    220 Grit (For Smooth Finish)
    6"5/32"5/32"BrownRequired47465A3160000
    6"1/4"1/4"BrownRequired47465A3170000
    6"3/8"3/8"BrownRequired47465A7470000
     
    320 Grit (For Extra-Smooth Finish)
    6"5/32"5/32"BrownRequired47465A3180000
    6"1/4"1/4"BrownRequired47465A3190000
    6"3/8"3/8"BrownRequired47465A7480000
     
    400 Grit (For Extra-Smooth Finish)
    6"5/32"5/32"BrownRequired47465A3210000
    6"1/4"1/4"BrownRequired47465A3220000
    6"3/8"3/8"BrownRequired47465A7490000
     
    600 Grit (For Polished Finish)
    6"5/32"5/32"BrownRequired47465A3230000
    6"1/4"1/4"BrownRequired47465A3240000
    6"3/8"3/8"BrownRequired47465A7510000
     
    800 Grit (For Polished Finish)
    6"5/32"5/32"BrownRequired47465A9010000
    6"1/4"1/4"BrownRequired47465A2570000
    6"3/8"3/8"BrownRequired47465A7520000
     
    1000 Grit (For Polished Finish)
    6"5/32"5/32"BrownRequired47465A9020000
    6"1/4"1/4"BrownRequired47465A2580000
    6"3/8"3/8"BrownRequired47465A7530000
     
    1200 Grit (For Polished Finish)
    6"5/32"5/32"BrownRequired47465A9030000
    6"1/4"1/4"BrownRequired47465A2590000
    6"3/8"3/8"BrownRequired47465A7540000
     
    Accessories for Stones

    Roughing Stones

    Remove high spots and even out gouges, leaving your surface flat enough for polishing. Made with a ruby abrasive, these stones have exceptional hardness and extra coarse grit to remove material faster than standard polishing stones. They also resist wear for long-lasting use. Use these stones by hand or in power tools with a compatible holder (both sold separately). Though not required, you can apply a water-soluble or oil-based lubricant to keep debris from building up.
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    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Stones. Roughing Stones, Straight Square.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Polishing Stones. Roughing Stones, Straight Square.
    Grit
    For
    Finish
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Color
    Lubrication
    Each
    Ruby—For Steel
    60Rough6"1/4"1/4"PinkNot Required9097N1700000
    60Rough6"1/2"1/2"PinkNot Required9097N180000
    80Smooth6"1/4"1/4"PinkNot Required9097N210000
    80Smooth6"1/2"1/2"PinkNot Required9097N220000
    100Smooth6"1/4"1/4"PinkNot Required9097N240000
    100Smooth6"1/2"1/2"PinkNot Required9097N250000
    150Smooth6"1/4"1/4"PinkNot Required9097N110000
    150Smooth6"1/2"1/2"PinkNot Required9097N130000
    220Smooth6"1/4"1/4"PinkNot Required9097N120000
    220Smooth6"1/2"1/2"PinkNot Required9097N140000
     
    Accessories for Stones
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