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    Steel Abrasive Wool Pads

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Wool. Steel Abrasive Wool Pads.
    Use steel wool for a range of surface preparation tasks, from removing paint and rust to polishing for a fine finish.
    Extra Coarse (4)—Remove thick or stubborn rust and dirt.
    Coarse (3)—Strip lacquer and paint.
    Medium Coarse (2)—Remove rust, wax buildup on floors, and paint on molding; clean glass, brick, rough metal, and stone surfaces.
    Medium (1)—Clean cast and wrought iron, copper pipes and fittings, and prepare wood for paint.
    Medium Fine (0)—Clean bare metals, porcelain, and tile as well as remove rust from metal.
    Fine (00)—Remove old finishes, restore aluminum, and prepare surfaces before painting.
    Extra Fine (000)—Polish metal, buff cabinets, and remove paint from wood and rust from chrome.
    Super Fine (0000)—Buff woodwork, lacquer, varnish, and clean precision instruments and tools.
    Pkg.
    Abrasive Wool Grade
    (Steel Wood Grade No.)
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Thk.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    1-11
    12-Up
    Steel
    Extra Coarse (4)3 3/4"4"3/4"16000000000000000000
    Coarse (3)2 3/4"4"3/4"16000000000000000
    Medium Coarse (2)2 3/4"4"3/4"16000000000000000
    Medium (1)2 3/4"4"3/4"16000000000000000
    Medium Fine (0)2 3/4"4"3/4"16000000000000000
    Fine (00)2 3/4"4"3/4"16000000000000000
    Extra Fine (000)2 3/4"4"3/4"16000000000000000
    Super Fine (0000)2 3/4"4"3/4"16000000000000000
     

    Stainless Steel Abrasive Wool Pads

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Wool. Stainless Steel Abrasive Wool Pads.
    Unlike steel wool, this wool won’t leave behind small fibers that cause rust. Use on stainless steel.
    Coarse—Aggressively remove rust and dirt.
    Medium—Remove rust and clean.
    Fine—Polish and buff.
    Abrasive
    Wool Grade
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Thk.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    316 Stainless Steel
    Coarse3"4"1 1/2"30000000000000
    Medium3"4"1 1/2"3000000000000
     
    434 Stainless Steel
    Coarse3"4"1 1/2"300000000000
    Medium3"4"1 1/2"300000000000
    Fine3"4"1 1/2"300000000000
     

    Soap-Embedded Scouring Pads

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Scouring Pads. Soap-Embedded Scouring Pads.
    Get heavy scrubbing action with these soap-embedded scouring pads.
    Pkg.
    Abrasion
    Type
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    1-11
    12-Up
     
    Steel Wool
    Heavy3 3/4"3 1/2"1/2"1000000000000000000
     

    Steel Abrasive Wool Rolls

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Wool. Steel Abrasive Wool Rolls.
    Use steel wool for a range of surface preparation tasks, from removing paint and rust to polishing for a fine finish.
    Extra Coarse (4)—Aggressively remove rust and dirt.
    Coarse (3)—Strip lacquer and paint.
    Medium Coarse (2)—Remove rust, wax buildup on floors, and paint on molding; clean glass, brick, rough metal, and stone surfaces.
    Medium (1)—Clean cast and wrought iron, copper pipes and fittings, and prepare wood for paint.
    Medium Fine (0)—Clean bare metals, porcelain, and tile as well as remove rust from metal.
    Fine (00)—Remove old finishes, restore aluminum, and prepare surfaces before painting.
    Extra Fine (000)—Polish metal, buff cabinets, and remove paint from wood and rust from chrome.
    Super Fine (0000)—Buff woodwork, lacquer, varnish, and clean precision instruments and tools.
    5 lb.
    20 lb.
    Abrasive Wool Grade
    (Steel Wood Grade No.)
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Container
    Type
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Each
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Each
    Steel
    Extra Coarse (4)4"1/4"Reel90000000000000040000000000000000
    Coarse (3)4"1/4"Reel900000000000004000000000000000
    Medium Coarse (2)4"1/4"Reel900000000000004000000000000000
    Medium (1)4"1/4"Reel900000000000004000000000000000
    Medium Fine (0)4"1/4"Reel900000000000004000000000000000
    Fine (00)4"1/4"Reel900000000000004000000000000000
    Extra Fine (000)4"1/4"Reel900000000000004000000000000000
    Super Fine (0000)4"1/4"Reel900000000000004000000000000000
     

    Stainless Steel Abrasive Wool Rolls

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Wool. Stainless Steel Abrasive Wool Rolls.
    Unlike steel wool, this wool won’t leave behind small fibers that cause rust. Use on stainless steel.
    Coarse—Aggressively remove rust and dirt.
    Medium—Remove rust and clean.
    Fine—Polish and buff.
    1 lb.
    5 lb.
    Abrasive
    Wool Grade
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Container
    Type
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Each
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Each
    316 Stainless Steel
    Coarse4"1/4"Reel200000000000000————0
    Medium4"1/4"Reel20000000000000————0
     
    434 Stainless Steel
    Coarse4"1/4"Reel25000000000000012500000000000000
    Medium4"1/4"Reel2500000000000001250000000000000
    Fine4"1/4"Reel2500000000000001250000000000000
     

    Nylon Abrasive Wool

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Wool. Nylon Abrasive Wool.
    A good alternative to metal wool, nylon is waterproof and won’t rust, splinter, or shed.
    Coarse—Aggressively strip and deburr.
    Medium—Deburr and clean.
    Fine—Lightly clean.
    Extra Fine—Blend and finish.
    Super Fine—Clean and buff without scratching.
    Abrasive Wool
    Grade
    Color
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Thk.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Nylon Mesh
    CoarseBlue4 3/8"5 1/2"3/4"10000000000000
    MediumCharcoal4 3/8"5 1/2"1/4"2000000000000
    FineGreen4 3/8"5 1/2"1/4"2000000000000
    Extra FineGray4 3/8"5 1/2"1/4"2000000000000
    Super FineWhite4 3/8"5 1/2"1/4"2000000000000
     

    Stainless Steel Abrasive Wool

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Wool. Stainless Steel Abrasive Wool.
    This abrasive wool creates a smooth finish and won't snag or leave strands on your work surface. Use for tough cleaning jobs.
    4 lb.
    16 lb.
    Abrasive Wool
    Grade
    Wd.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Each
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Each
    304 Stainless Steel
    Medium Coarse5"100000000000000040000000000000000
     

    Steel Abrasive Wool Pad Assortments

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Wool. Steel Abrasive Wool Pad Assortments.
    Keep various grades of steel wool pads on hand. They're useful for a range of surface prep tasks—from light cleaning to stripping paint or rust.
    Includes
    No. of
    Pieces
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Thk.
    Each
    Steel
    Two each Coarse (3), Medium (1), Medium Fine (0)-grade Steel Wool Pads62 1/2"3 1/2"1 1/4"000000000000
     

    Aluminum Abrasive Wool Pads

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Wool. Aluminum Abrasive Wool Pads.
    Lighter and softer than other corrosion-resistant metal wools, aluminum also won't leave behind small fibers that cause rust. This wool is good for cleaning and finishing aluminum.
    Coarse—Aggressively remove rust and dirt.
    Medium—Remove old finishes and rust; prepare surfaces for painting.
    Fine—Polish and buff.
    Abrasive
    Wool Grade
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Thk.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Aluminum
    Coarse2 3/4"4"3/4"3000000000000
    Medium2 3/4"4"3/4"300000000000
    Fine2 3/4"4"3/4"300000000000
     

    Bronze Abrasive Wool Pads

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Wool. Bronze Abrasive Wool Pads.
    Good for use on bronze and hard woods, this wool won't leave behind small fibers that cause rust.
    Coarse—Aggressively remove rust and dirt.
    Medium—Remove old finishes and rust; prepare surfaces for painting.
    Fine—Polish and buff.
    Abrasive
    Wool Grade
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Thk.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Bronze
    Coarse2 3/4"4"3/4"3000000000000
    Medium2 3/4"4"3/4"300000000000
    Fine2 3/4"4"3/4"300000000000
     

    Copper Abrasive Wool

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Wool. Copper Abrasive Wool.
    This nonsparking abrasive wool is good for a range of tasks, from surface cleaning to rust removal. It won't snag or leave strands on your work surface.
    Medium Coarse—Medium coarse abrasive wool cleans punches, dies, molds, and plastics processing equipment without harming the finish.
    Medium—Medium abrasive wool is good for all-purpose applications, such as cleaning screws and barrels.
    Coarse—Coarse abrasive wool has heavy duty strength for aggressively cleaning plastic molds and removing rust.
    Extra Coarse—Extra coarse abrasive wool is suitable for the most aggressive cleaning applications.
    25 ft. Long
    50 ft. Long
    100 ft. Long
    400 ft. Long
    Features
    Wd.
    Wt.,
    lb.
    Each
    Wt.,
    lb.
    Each
    Wt.,
    lb.
    Each
    Wt.,
    lb.
    Each
    Copper
     
    Medium Coarse
    —5"0.75000000000000001.500000000000000300000000000001300000000000000
     
    Medium, Coarse
    Reversible5"————0————01.5000000000006000000000000
     
    Coarse, Extra Coarse
    Reversible5"————0————03000000000000100000000000000
     

    Aluminum Abrasive Wool Rolls

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Wool. Aluminum Abrasive Wool Rolls.
    Lighter and softer than other corrosion-resistant metal wools, aluminum also won't leave behind small fibers that cause rust. This wool is good for cleaning and finishing aluminum.
    Coarse—Aggressively remove rust and dirt.
    Medium—Remove old finishes and rust; prepare surfaces for painting.
    Fine—Polish and buff.
    1 lb.
    Abrasive
    Wool Grade
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Container
    Type
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Each
    Aluminum
    Coarse4"1/4"Reel400000000000000
    Medium4"1/4"Reel40000000000000
    Fine4"1/4"Reel40000000000000
     

    Bronze Abrasive Wool Rolls

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Wool. Bronze Abrasive Wool Rolls.
    Good for use on bronze and hard woods, this wool won't leave behind small fibers that cause rust.
    Coarse—Aggressively remove rust and dirt.
    Medium—Remove old finishes and rust; prepare surfaces for painting.
    Fine—Polish and buff.
    5 lb.
    Abrasive
    Wool Grade
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Container
    Type
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Each
    Bronze
    Coarse4"1/4"Reel12500000000000000
    Medium4"1/4"Reel1250000000000000
    Fine4"1/4"Reel1250000000000000
     
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