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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 Triangular.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Polishing Stones. Clog-Resistant Polishing Stones for Steel, Straight Triangular.
    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.
    Wd.
    Color
    Lubrication
    Each
    Aluminum Oxide—For Steel
     
    100 Grit (For Smooth Finish)
    4"1/4"GrayLubricated, Required4498A13000000
    4"3/8"GrayLubricated, Required4498A3300000
    4"1/2"GrayLubricated, Required4498A4300000
    6"1/2"GrayLubricated, Required4498A6300000
    6"3/4"GrayLubricated, Required4498A7300000
    6"1"GrayLubricated, Required4498A8300000
     
    240 Grit (For Extra-Smooth Finish)
    4"1/4"BrownLubricated, Required4498A1200000
    4"3/8"BrownLubricated, Required4498A3200000
    4"1/2"BrownLubricated, Required4498A4200000
    6"1/2"BrownLubricated, Required4498A6200000
    6"3/4"BrownLubricated, Required4498A7200000
    6"1"BrownLubricated, Required4498A8200000
     
    320 Grit (For Extra-Smooth Finish)
    4"1/4"OrangeLubricated, Required4498A1100000
    4"3/8"OrangeLubricated, Required4498A3100000
    4"1/2"OrangeLubricated, Required4498A4100000
    6"1/2"OrangeLubricated, Required4498A6100000
    6"3/4"OrangeLubricated, Required4498A7100000
    6"1"OrangeLubricated, Required4498A8100000
     
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    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Stones. Clog-Resistant Polishing Stones for Steel, Tapered Triangular.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Polishing Stones. Clog-Resistant Polishing Stones for Steel, Tapered Triangular.
    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.
    Wd.
    Color
    Lubrication
    Each
    Aluminum Oxide—For Steel
     
    100 Grit (For Smooth Finish)
    4"1/4" to 1/2"GrayLubricated, Required4507A53000000
     
    240 Grit (For Extra-Smooth Finish)
    4"1/4" to 1/2"BrownLubricated, Required4507A5200000
     
    320 Grit (For Extra-Smooth Finish)
    4"1/4" to 1/2"OrangeLubricated, Required4507A5100000
     

    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. Polishing Stones. Polishing Stones for Steel, Straight Triangular.
    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.
    Color
    Lubrication
    Each
    Aluminum Oxide—For Steel
     
    100 Grit (For Smooth Finish)
    6"1/4"GrayRequired47465A28100000
    6"3/8"GrayRequired47465A2820000
     
    220 Grit (For Smooth Finish)
    6"1/4"GrayRequired47465A2860000
    6"3/8"GrayRequired47465A2870000
     
    320 Grit (For Extra-Smooth Finish)
    6"1/4"GrayRequired47465A2920000
    6"3/8"GrayRequired47465A2930000
     
    Silicon Carbide—For Steel
     
    150 Grit (For Smooth Finish)
    4"1/4"GrayRequired4346A1200000
    4"3/8"GrayRequired4346A1400000
    4"1/2"GrayRequired4346A1600000
     
    280 Grit (For Extra-Smooth Finish)
    4"1/4"BlackRequired4346A1100000
    4"3/8"BlackRequired4346A1300000
    4"1/2"BlackRequired4346A1500000
     

    Uniform-Finish Polishing Stones

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Polishing Stones. Uniform-Finish Polishing Stones.
    Prevent uneven polishing marks. Unlike other polishing stones, these stones never leave your work surface for a uniform finish. You move them around with a lapping rod (sold separately), which you can lift off to pause your work—instead of removing the stone. Choose the stone shape that best matches the contour of your work surface.
    Lubricate your work surface with either a water-soluble or oil-based lubricant. To make sure the lapping rod doesn’t slip off of the polishing stone as you work, create a small indentation in the stone with a diamond grinding bit. For best results, install the lapping rod in a reciprocating polisher.
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    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Stones. Uniform-Finish Polishing Stones, Straight Triangular.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lapping Sticks. Uniform-Finish Polishing Stones.

    Required Lapping Rods

    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 remove. 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.
    Stones
    Required
    Lapping Rods
    Grit
    For Finish
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Color
    Lubrication
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Each
    Aluminum Oxide—For Aluminum and Steel
    400Extra Smooth1/2"1/2"BeigeRequired108380N112000008380N124000000
    600Polished1/2"1/2"BeigeRequired108380N11300008380N12400000
    1000Polished1/2"1/2"BeigeRequired108380N11400008380N12400000
     
    Silicon Carbide—For Aluminum and Steel
    400Extra Smooth1/2"1/2"GreenRequired108380N11800008380N12400000
    600Polished1/2"1/2"GreenRequired108380N11900008380N12400000
    800Polished1/2"1/2"GreenRequired108380N12100008380N12400000
     
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