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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.
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 Use On Steel | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
100 Grit (For Smooth Finish) | |||||
| 4" | 1/4" | Gray | Lubricated, Required | 4498A13 | 000000 |
| 4" | 3/8" | Gray | Lubricated, Required | 4498A33 | 00000 |
| 4" | 1/2" | Gray | Lubricated, Required | 4498A43 | 00000 |
| 6" | 1/2" | Gray | Lubricated, Required | 4498A63 | 00000 |
| 6" | 3/4" | Gray | Lubricated, Required | 4498A73 | 00000 |
| 6" | 1" | Gray | Lubricated, Required | 4498A83 | 00000 |
240 Grit (For Extra Smooth Finish) | |||||
| 4" | 1/4" | Brown | Lubricated, Required | 4498A12 | 00000 |
| 4" | 3/8" | Brown | Lubricated, Required | 4498A32 | 00000 |
| 4" | 1/2" | Brown | Lubricated, Required | 4498A42 | 00000 |
| 6" | 1/2" | Brown | Lubricated, Required | 4498A62 | 00000 |
| 6" | 3/4" | Brown | Lubricated, Required | 4498A72 | 00000 |
| 6" | 1" | Brown | Lubricated, Required | 4498A82 | 00000 |
320 Grit (For Extra Smooth Finish) | |||||
| 4" | 1/4" | Orange | Lubricated, Required | 4498A11 | 00000 |
| 4" | 3/8" | Orange | Lubricated, Required | 4498A31 | 00000 |
| 4" | 1/2" | Orange | Lubricated, Required | 4498A41 | 00000 |
| 6" | 1/2" | Orange | Lubricated, Required | 4498A61 | 00000 |
| 6" | 3/4" | Orange | Lubricated, Required | 4498A71 | 00000 |
| 6" | 1" | Orange | Lubricated, Required | 4498A81 | 00000 |
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.
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 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 Use On Steel | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
100 Grit (For Smooth Finish) | |||||
| 6" | 1/4" | Gray | Required | 47465A281 | 00000 |
| 6" | 3/8" | Gray | Required | 47465A282 | 0000 |
220 Grit (For Smooth Finish) | |||||
| 6" | 1/4" | Gray | Required | 47465A286 | 0000 |
| 6" | 3/8" | Gray | Required | 47465A287 | 0000 |
320 Grit (For Extra Smooth Finish) | |||||
| 6" | 1/4" | Gray | Required | 47465A292 | 0000 |
| 6" | 3/8" | Gray | Required | 47465A293 | 0000 |
Silicon Carbide—For Use On Steel | |||||
150 Grit (For Smooth Finish) | |||||
| 4" | 1/4" | Gray | Required | 4346A12 | 00000 |
| 4" | 3/8" | Gray | Required | 4346A14 | 00000 |
| 4" | 1/2" | Gray | Required | 4346A16 | 00000 |
280 Grit (For Extra Smooth Finish) | |||||
| 4" | 1/4" | Black | Required | 4346A11 | 00000 |
| 4" | 3/8" | Black | Required | 4346A13 | 00000 |
| 4" | 1/2" | Black | Required | 4346A15 | 00000 |
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.
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 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 Use On Aluminum, Steel | |||||||||
| 400 (Extra Smooth) | 1/2" | 1/2" | Beige | Required | 10 | 8380N112 | 00000 | 8380N124 | 000000 |
| 600 (Polished) | 1/2" | 1/2" | Beige | Required | 10 | 8380N113 | 0000 | 8380N124 | 00000 |
| 1000 (Polished) | 1/2" | 1/2" | Beige | Required | 10 | 8380N114 | 0000 | 8380N124 | 00000 |
Silicon Carbide—For Use On Aluminum, Steel | |||||||||
| 400 (Extra Smooth) | 1/2" | 1/2" | Green | Required | 10 | 8380N118 | 0000 | 8380N124 | 00000 |
| 600 (Polished) | 1/2" | 1/2" | Green | Required | 10 | 8380N119 | 0000 | 8380N124 | 00000 |
| 800 (Polished) | 1/2" | 1/2" | Green | Required | 10 | 8380N121 | 0000 | 8380N124 | 00000 |