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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"	16	7363T111	00000	00000


		Coarse (3)	2 3/4"	4"	3/4"	16	7363T22	0000	0000
		Medium Coarse (2)	2 3/4"	4"	3/4"	16	7363T23	0000	0000
		Medium (1)	2 3/4"	4"	3/4"	16	7363T24	0000	0000
		Medium Fine (0)	2 3/4"	4"	3/4"	16	7363T25	0000	0000
		Fine (00)	2 3/4"	4"	3/4"	16	7363T26	0000	0000
		Extra Fine (000)	2 3/4"	4"	3/4"	16	7363T27	0000	0000
		Super Fine (0000)	2 3/4"	4"	3/4"	16	7363T28	0000	0000

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.

	Wd.	Lg.	Thk.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
316 Stainless Steel



	Coarse	3"	4"	1 1/2"	3	7364T76	000000


	Medium	3"	4"	1 1/2"	3	7364T75	00000


	434 Stainless Steel



			Coarse	3"	4"	1 1/2"	5	7364T66	0000


			Medium	3"	4"	1 1/2"	5	7364T65	0000
			Fine	3"	4"	1 1/2"	5	7364T64	0000

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"	Reel	90	7363T48	000000	400	7363T58	0000000


		Coarse (3)	4"	1/4"	Reel	90	7363T47	00000	400	7363T57	000000
		Medium Coarse (2)	4"	1/4"	Reel	90	7363T46	00000	400	7363T56	000000
		Medium (1)	4"	1/4"	Reel	90	7363T45	00000	400	7363T55	000000
		Medium Fine (0)	4"	1/4"	Reel	90	7363T44	00000	400	7363T54	000000
		Fine (00)	4"	1/4"	Reel	90	7363T43	00000	400	7363T53	000000
		Extra Fine (000)	4"	1/4"	Reel	90	7363T42	00000	400	7363T52	000000
		Super Fine (0000)	4"	1/4"	Reel	90	7363T41	00000	400	7363T51	000000

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



		Coarse	4"	1/4"	Reel	20	7364T83	000000	—	———	0


		Medium	4"	1/4"	Reel	20	7364T82	00000	—	———	0


		434 Stainless Steel



				Coarse	4"	1/4"	Reel	25	7364T121	00000	125	7364T46	0000000


				Medium	4"	1/4"	Reel	25	7364T122	00000	125	7364T45	000000
				Fine	4"	1/4"	Reel	25	7364T123	00000	125	7364T44	000000

Soap-Embedded Scouring Pads

Scrub away grime and grease in one step. Made of steel wool for aggressive cleaning, these pads are filled with soap that activates when wet.

Heavy Abrasion—Ideal for challenging jobs. These pads remove rust, oxidation, and baked-on residue. Use them on durable surfaces that can withstand some scratching, such as cast iron and concrete.

					Pkg. of 10		Pkg. of 120
Abrasion Type	Lg.	Wd.	Ht.	Material		Pkg.		Pkg.
Heavy	3 3/4"	3 1/2"	1/2"	Steel Wool	7078T14	00000	7078T15	000000

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.

	No. of Pieces	Wd.	Lg.	Thk.		Each
Steel



	Two each Coarse (3), Medium (1), Medium Fine (0)-grade Steel Wool Pads	6	2 1/2"	3 1/2"	1 1/4"	9684N11	00000

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.

	Color	Wd.	Lg.	Thk.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Nylon Mesh



	Coarse	Blue	4 3/8"	5 1/2"	3/4"	1	44225A85	00000


	Medium	Charcoal	4 3/8"	5 1/2"	1/4"	2	44225A84	0000
	Fine	Green	4 3/8"	5 1/2"	1/4"	2	44225A83	0000
	Extra Fine	Gray	4 3/8"	5 1/2"	1/4"	2	44225A82	0000
	Super Fine	White	4 3/8"	5 1/2"	1/4"	2	44225A81	0000

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 Coarse	5"	100	6361T14	000000	400	6361T13	0000000

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"	0.75	6361T111	000000	1.5	6361T112	000000	3	6361T12	000000	13	6361T52	0000000




						Medium, Coarse

						Reversible	5"	—	———	0	—	———	0	1.5	6361T2	00000	6	6361T6	000000




								Coarse, Extra Coarse

								Reversible	5"	—	———	0	—	———	0	3	6361T18	00000	10	6361T58	000000

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.

	Wd.	Lg.	Thk.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Aluminum



	Coarse	2 3/4"	4"	3/4"	3	7364T79	00000


	Medium	2 3/4"	4"	3/4"	3	7364T78	0000
	Fine	2 3/4"	4"	3/4"	3	7364T77	0000

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.

	Wd.	Lg.	Thk.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Bronze



	Coarse	2 3/4"	4"	3/4"	3	7364T73	00000


	Medium	2 3/4"	4"	3/4"	3	7364T72	0000
	Fine	2 3/4"	4"	3/4"	3	7364T71	0000

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



		Coarse	4"	1/4"	Reel	40	7364T93	000000


		Medium	4"	1/4"	Reel	40	7364T92	00000
		Fine	4"	1/4"	Reel	40	7364T91	00000

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



		Coarse	4"	1/4"	Reel	125	7364T43	0000000


		Medium	4"	1/4"	Reel	125	7364T42	000000
		Fine	4"	1/4"	Reel	125	7364T41	000000