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    Reciprocating Polishers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Buffers and Polishers. Reciprocating Polishers.
    Use these air-powered tools with lapping sticks and smoothing and polishing stones. Also known as profilers. Polishers must be used with an air filter/regulator/lubricator (sold separately).
    For Max.
    Stone
    Air Inlet
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Stroke
    Lg.
    Max. No-Load Stroke
    Speed, stroke/min
    Average Air Consumption
    @ Pressure
    Overall
    Lg.
    Wt.,
    lb.
    Control
    Type
    Exhaust Port
    Location
    For Air
    Hose ID
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Each
     
    Variable Speeds
    1/2"1/4"0.028"28,0001.8 ft³/min @ 90 psi8"1/2DialBack3/8"1/4
    NPT
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    1/2"1/4"0.118"10,0002.8 ft³/min @ 90 psi8"3/4DialBack3/8"1/4
    NPT
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    Compressed Air Filter/Regulator/Lubricators

    No-Mess Polishing Bob Assortments for Reciprocating Polishers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. No-Mess Polishing Bob Assortments for Reciprocating Polishers.
    Keep a variety of rectangular sizes and grits on hand to polish flat surfaces with a reciprocating polisher—no messy compounds required. These bobs are embedded with silicon carbide abrasive, which stays cool to prevent buildup. That makes them best for soft metals prone to clogging, such as aluminum. The abrasive also lets you cut fast without pressing hard. Their flat profile suits both large surfaces and straight, narrow spaces. The bobs have a beveled tip to polish on an angle. Grit is approximate. Labels in the lid include our part numbers, so it's easy to replenish the assortments.
    Polyurethane Rubber—Harder than neoprene and wool felt, these bobs hold their shape longer, even during heavy use.
    No. of
    Pieces
    Includes
    Material
    Container
    Type
    Each
    Silicon Carbide Abrasive—For Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, and Plastic
    16Four 120-Grit (Smooth) Rectangle with Bevel Tip—1/2" Head Wd. × 1/2" Head Thk. × 1 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four 120-Grit (Smooth) Rectangle with Bevel Tip—3/8" Head Wd. × 3/8" Head Thk. × 1 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four 240-Grit (Extra Smooth) Rectangle with Bevel Tip—1/2" Head Wd. × 1/2" Head Thk. × 1 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four 240-Grit (Extra Smooth) Rectangle with Bevel Tip—3/8" Head Wd. × 3/8" Head Thk. × 1 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Polyurethane Rubber
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    Polishing Bob and Compound Kits for Reciprocating Polishers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Buffing Kits. Polishing Bob and Compound Kits for Reciprocating Polishers.
    Everything you need to polish flat surfaces with a reciprocating polisher. These kits include polishing bobs in different sizes and hardness ratings, along with buffing compounds. The bobs have a flat profile that moves back and forth with the motion of the reciprocating polisher. They’re good for large surfaces or squeezing into narrow, linear spaces. Use the beveled tip to polish at an angle.
    Most buffing processes have two steps, cutting and coloring.
    1. Cutting removes scratches and surface imperfections.
    2. Coloring produces an even finish.
    Wool Felt—These bobs absorb and retain compounds better than synthetic felt bobs, so you don't need to reapply as often.
    Medium—Balance removing material with leaving a smooth finish.
    Hard—For aggressive material removal.
    No. of
    Pieces
    Hardness
    Rating
    For Polishing
    Step
    Includes
    Container
    Type
    Each
    Wool Felt
    26Medium, HardCutting, ColoringFour Medium Rectangle with Bevel Tip Polishing Bobs—1/4" Head Wd. × 1/4" Head Thk. × 1 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Medium Rectangle with Bevel Tip Polishing Bobs—3/8" Head Wd. × 3/8" Head Thk. × 1 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Medium Rectangle with Bevel Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Wd. × 1/2" Head Thk. × 1 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Hard Rectangle with Bevel Tip Polishing Bobs—1/4" Head Wd. × 1/4" Head Thk. × 1 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Hard Rectangle with Bevel Tip Polishing Bobs—3/8" Head Wd. × 3/8" Head Thk. × 1 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    Four Hard Rectangle with Bevel Tip Polishing Bobs—1/2" Head Wd. × 1/2" Head Thk. × 1 1/2" Head Lg. × 1/8" Shank Dia.
    One 1/2 oz. Smooth-Finish Gray Cutting Compound
    One 1/2 oz. Polished-Finish White Coloring Compound
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    No-Mess Polishing Bobs for Reciprocating Polishers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. No-Mess Polishing Bobs for Reciprocating Polishers, Rectangle with Bevel Tip.

    Rectangle with

    Bevel Tip

    Pop these rectangular bobs onto a reciprocating polisher to glide along flat surfaces—no messy compounds required. They're embedded with silicon carbide abrasive, which stays cool to prevent buildup. That makes them best for soft metals prone to clogging, such as aluminum. The abrasive also lets you cut fast without pressing hard. Their flat profile suits both large surfaces and straight, narrow spaces. The bobs have a beveled tip to polish on an angle. Grit is approximate.
    Polyurethane Rubber—Harder than neoprene and wool felt, these bobs hold their shape longer, even during heavy use.
    Head
    Each
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Lg.
    Shank
    Dia.
    Material
    Choose a Grit
    1-9
    10-Up
    Silicon Carbide Abrasive—For Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Plastic, and Rubber
     
    Rectangle with Bevel Tip
    3/8"3/8"1 1/2"1/8"Polyurethane Rubber
    120 (Smooth)
    ,
    240 (Extra Smooth)
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    1/2"1/2"1 1/2"1/8"Polyurethane Rubber
    120 (Smooth)
    ,
    240 (Extra Smooth)
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    Polishing Bobs for Reciprocating Polishers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Bobs. Polishing Bobs for Reciprocating Polishers, Rectangle with Bevel Tip.

    Rectangle with

    Bevel Tip

    Use your reciprocating polisher to polish flat surfaces on any material. Made of felt, you can pair these versatile polishing bobs with the buffing compound or lapping paste of your choice to get the best results for your specific material. With a flat profile, they're good for polishing large surfaces as well as squeezing into straight, narrow spaces. They also have a beveled tip to polish on an angle.
    Wool Felt—These bobs absorb and retain compounds better than synthetic felt bobs, so you don't need to reapply the compounds as often.
    Medium—Balance removing material with leaving a smooth finish.
    Hard—For aggressive material removal.
    Head
    Medium
    Hard
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Lg.
    Shank
    Dia.
    Max. Stroke Speed,
    stroke/min
    1-4
    5-Up
    1-4
    5-Up
    Wool Felt
     
    Rectangle with Bevel Tip
    1/4"1/4"1 1/2"1/8"7,500000000000000000000000000000000000000
    3/8"3/8"1 1/2"1/8"7,50000000000000000000000000000000000
    1/2"1/2"1 1/2"1/8"7,50000000000000000000000000000000000
     
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