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    General Purpose Bench and Pedestal Grinding Wheels for Metals

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Grinding Wheels. General Purpose Bench and Pedestal Grinding Wheels for Metals.
    Use these wheels for light grinding, deburring, and sharpening.
    Wheels include one of each reducer bushing listed. The smallest bushing size shown is the smallest allowed for that size wheel.
    For Aluminum, For Brass, and For Bronze—Wheels for aluminum, brass, and bronze are silicon carbide, which cuts through soft metals without generating much heat or causing material buildup.
    For Steel and Stainless Steel—Wheels for steel and stainless steel are aluminum oxide, which is the most common abrasive used in grinding metal.
    Wheel
    Dia.
    Thk.
    Arbor Hole
    Size
    Reducer Bushing
    Sizes Included
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Abrasive
    Material
    Abrasive Bond
    Material
    Designation
    Shape
    Color
    Choose a Grit (Surface
    Texture)
    Each
    For Steel and Stainless Steel
     
    Unthreaded Arbor Hole
    4"1/2"1/2"6,210Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1StraightBrown46 (Rough), 60 (Rough)4463A411000000
    4"3/4"3/4"6,210Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1StraightBrown46 (Rough), 60 (Rough)4463A41200000
    5"1/2"1"1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 7/8"4,970Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1StraightBrown46 (Rough), 60 (Rough)4463A41400000
    5"3/4"1"1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 7/8"4,970Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1StraightBrown46 (Rough), 60 (Rough)4463A41500000
    6"1/2"1"1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 7/8"4,140Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1StraightBrown46 (Rough), 60 (Rough)4463A41700000
    6"3/4"1"1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 7/8"4,140Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1StraightBrown46 (Rough), 60 (Rough)4463A41800000
    6"1"1"1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 7/8"4,140Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1StraightBrown46 (Rough), 60 (Rough)4463A41900000
    6"1 1/4"1"1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 7/8"4,140Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1StraightBrown46 (Rough), 60 (Rough)4463A42100000
    7"3/4"1"1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 7/8"3,600Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1StraightBrown46 (Rough), 60 (Rough)4463A43300000
    7"1"1"1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 7/8"3,600Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1StraightBrown46 (Rough), 60 (Rough)4463A42200000
    8"1"1 1/4"3/4", 7/8", 1"3,600Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1StraightBrown46 (Rough), 60 (Rough)4463A42400000
    8"1 1/4"1 1/4"3/4", 7/8", 1"3,600Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1StraightBrown46 (Rough), 60 (Rough)4463A42500000
    10"1"1 1/4"3/4", 7/8", 1"2,485Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1StraightBrown46 (Rough), 60 (Rough)4463A42600000
    10"1 1/4"1 1/4"3/4", 7/8", 1"2,485Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1StraightBrown46 (Rough), 60 (Rough)4463A42800000
    10"1 1/2"1 1/4"3/4", 7/8", 1"2,485Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1StraightBrown46 (Rough), 60 (Rough)4463A427000000
    12"1 1/2"1 1/2"1", 1 1/4"1,910Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1StraightBrown46 (Rough), 60 (Rough)4463A429000000
    12"2"1 1/2"1", 1 1/4"1,910Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1StraightBrown46 (Rough), 60 (Rough)4463A431000000
    14"2"1 1/2"1", 1 1/4"1,637Aluminum OxideVitrified ClayType 1StraightBrown46 (Rough)4463A432000000
     
    For Aluminum, Brass, and Bronze
     
    Unthreaded Arbor Hole
    5"1/2"1"1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 7/8"4,970Silicon CarbideVitrified ClayType 1StraightGreen60 (Rough)4988A13100000
    6"1/2"1"1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 7/8"4,140Silicon CarbideVitrified ClayType 1StraightGreen60 (Rough)4988A21100000
    6"3/4"1"1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 7/8"4,140Silicon CarbideVitrified ClayType 1StraightGreen60 (Rough)4988A31100000
    6"1"1"1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 7/8"4,140Silicon CarbideVitrified ClayType 1StraightGreen60 (Rough)4988A41100000
    7"1"1"1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 7/8"3,600Silicon CarbideVitrified ClayType 1StraightGreen60 (Rough)4988A51100000
    8"3/4"1"5/8", 3/4", 7/8"3,600Silicon CarbideVitrified ClayType 1StraightGreen60 (Rough)4988A75900000
    8"1"1"5/8", 3/4", 7/8"3,600Silicon CarbideVitrified ClayType 1StraightGreen60 (Rough)4988A76100000
    8"1"1 1/4"3/4", 7/8", 1"3,600Silicon CarbideVitrified ClayType 1StraightGreen60 (Rough)4988A61100000
    10"1"1 1/4"3/4", 7/8", 1"2,485Silicon CarbideVitrified ClayType 1StraightGreen60 (Rough)4988A71100000
    12"1 1/2"1 1/2"1", 1 1/4"1,910Silicon CarbideVitrified ClayType 1StraightGreen60 (Rough)4988A731000000
     

    Multipurpose Sanding Sticks

    The backing cushions the abrasive to prevent gouging your work surface.
    Rectangle
    Image of Product. Rectangular. Front orientation. Sanding Sticks and Bricks. Multipurpose Sanding Sticks, Rectangle.

    Rectangular

    Rubber Abrasive Backing—Sticks with rubber backing are more flexible and last longer than sticks with fiber backing.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Grit
    Lg.
    Abrasive Backing
    Material
    For Use On
    Abrasive
    Material
    Each
    For Rough Finish
    1/2"1/2"704"Rubber
    Steel, WoodAluminum Oxide4827A22000000
    5/8"1/4"703"Rubber
    Steel, WoodAluminum Oxide4827A210000
    3/4"1/2"704"Rubber
    Steel, WoodAluminum Oxide4827A2500000
    3/4"1/2"706"Rubber
    Steel, WoodAluminum Oxide4827A2600000
     
    Round
    Image of Product. Round. Front orientation. Sanding Sticks and Bricks. Multipurpose Sanding Sticks, Round.

    Round

    Rubber Abrasive Backing—Sticks with rubber backing are more flexible and last longer than sticks with fiber backing.
    Dia.
    Grit
    Lg.
    Abrasive Backing
    Material
    For Use On
    Abrasive
    Material
    Each
    For Rough Finish
    5/16"706"Rubber
    Steel, WoodAluminum Oxide4825A31000000
     
    Sanding Stick Handles

    Sanding Sticks for Aluminum, Soft Metals, and Nonmetals

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sanding Sticks and Bricks. Sanding Sticks for Aluminum, Soft Metals, and Nonmetals.
    The rubber backing cushions the abrasive to prevent gouging your work surface.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Grit
    Lg.
    Abrasive Backing
    Material
    For Use On
    Abrasive
    Material
    Each
    For Rough Finish
    1 1/8"3/8"462 1/4"Rubber
    Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Plastic, RubberSilicon Carbide4828A3100000
    2"3/4"603 1/4"Rubber
    Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Plastic, RubberSilicon Carbide4828A340000
     

    Handheld Sharpening Stones

    Grip by hand and sharpen tools at the angle you need.
    Curved Rectangular Stone—For Curved Blade Edges
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sharpening Stones. Handheld Sharpening Stones, Curved Rectangular Stone—For Curved Blade Edges.
    Aluminum Oxide—Aluminum oxide cuts more slowly than silicon carbide for finer control. Also known as India stones.
    Stone
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Stone
    Thickness
    Grit (For
    Finish)
    Stone
    Color
    Lubrication
    Overall
    Lg.
    Each
    Single Grit
     
    Aluminum Oxide
    9"2 3/8"1 1/2"60 (Rough)WhiteRequired9"8697N21000000
     

    Pocket-Size Blade Sharpeners

    Slip into your pocket or attach to a lanyard for sharpening on the go. Pass knife blades over the abrasive stones to restore dull edges.
    For Sharpening Knives
    Image of Product. 2 Slots and 2 Stones. Front orientation. Blade Sharpeners. Pocket-Size Blade Sharpeners, For Sharpening Knives, 2 Slots, Round Stone, Tapered.
    Image of Product. 4 Slots and 1 Stone. Front orientation. Blade Sharpeners. Pocket-Size Blade Sharpeners, For Sharpening Knives, 4 Slots.

    2 Slots and 2 Stones

    4 Slots and 1 Stone

    Carbide Abrasive—For coarse sharpening, carbide aggressively removes material to form a new edge.
    Ceramic Abrasive—For use after coarse sharpening, ceramic refines and polishes your blade’s edge. You can also use ceramic to touch up blades that are still somewhat sharp.
    Diamond Abrasive—Our hardest abrasive. Diamond can sharpen any blade material, even hardened steel.
    Slots
    Stones
    No.
    of
    Abrasive Material (Grit Rating)
    No.
    of
    Abrasive Material (Grit Rating)
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Each
    2For Straight-Blade Knives—Carbide (Coarse Grit) with Fixed Angle (22.5°)
    For Straight-Blade Knives—Ceramic (Fine Grit) with Fixed Angle (22.5°)
    2For Straight- and Serrated-Blade Knives—Tapered Round Diamond (Medium Grit)
    For Straight- and Serrated-Blade Knives—Rectangle Ceramic (Fine Grit)
    4"1/2"1 1/4"8669N11000000
    4For Straight-Blade Knives—Carbide (Coarse Grit) with Fixed Angle (17°)
    For Straight-Blade Knives—Carbide (Coarse Grit) with Fixed Angle (20°)
    For Straight-Blade Knives—Carbide (Coarse Grit) with Fixed Angle (25°)
    For Straight-Blade Knives—Carbide (Coarse Grit) with Fixed Angle (30°)
    1For Straight- and Serrated-Blade Knives—Rectangle Ceramic (Fine Grit)4 1/4"1/2"1 1/2"8669N1200000

    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.
    Straight Square
    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
     
    Accessories for Stones
    Straight Rectangular
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Stones. Roughing Stones, Straight Rectangular.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Polishing Stones. Roughing Stones, Straight Rectangular.
    Grit
    For
    Finish
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Color
    Lubrication
    Each
    Ruby—For Steel
    60Rough6"1/2"1/8"PinkNot Required9097N2700000
    60Rough6"1"1/2"PinkNot Required9097N190000
     
    Accessories for Stones
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