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    Polishing Stones for Soft Metals

    Prevent scratches, tears, and gouges in aluminum, brass, and other soft metal molds and dies as you polish. These stones are softer than standard aluminum oxide stones. Thanks to their aluminum oxide abrasive, they slowly remove material to give you more control over how much you take off. Polish by hand or mount them in power tools with a compatible holder. To keep debris from clogging the surface, apply a water-soluble or oil-based lubricant during use.
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    Grit
    For Finish
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Color
    Lubrication
    Each
    Aluminum Oxide—For Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, and Copper
    150Smooth6"1/4"1/4"BeigeRequired47465A97500000
    220Smooth6"1/4"1/4"BeigeRequired47465A9760000
    320Extra Smooth6"1/4"1/4"BeigeRequired47465A9840000
    400Extra Smooth6"1/4"1/4"BeigeRequired47465A9850000
    600Polished6"1/4"1/4"BeigeRequired47465A9930000
    800Polished6"1/4"1/4"BeigeRequired47465A9960000
    1000Polished6"1/4"1/4"BeigeRequired47465A9970000
    1200Polished6"1/4"1/4"BeigeRequired47465A9980000
     
    Accessories for Polishing Stones
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    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Stones. Polishing Stones for Soft Metals, Straight Rectangular.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Polishing Stones. Polishing Stones for Soft Metals, Straight Rectangular.
    Grit
    For Finish
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Color
    Lubrication
    Each
    Aluminum Oxide—For Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, and Copper
    150Smooth6"1/4"1/8"BeigeRequired47465A97100000
    150Smooth6"1/2"1/8"BeigeRequired47465A9730000
    150Smooth6"1/2"1/4"BeigeRequired47465A9770000
    150Smooth6"1"1/4"BeigeRequired47465A8010000
    150Smooth6"1"1/2"BeigeRequired47465A8120000
    220Smooth6"1/4"1/8"BeigeRequired47465A9720000
    220Smooth6"1/2"1/8"BeigeRequired47465A9740000
    220Smooth6"1/2"1/4"BeigeRequired47465A9780000
    220Smooth6"1"1/4"BeigeRequired47465A8020000
    220Smooth6"1"1/2"BeigeRequired47465A8130000
    320Extra Smooth6"1/4"1/8"BeigeRequired47465A9790000
    320Extra Smooth6"1/2"1/8"BeigeRequired47465A9820000
    320Extra Smooth6"1/2"1/4"BeigeRequired47465A9860000
    320Extra Smooth6"1"1/4"BeigeRequired47465A8030000
    320Extra Smooth6"1"1/2"BeigeRequired47465A8140000
    400Extra Smooth6"1/4"1/8"BeigeRequired47465A9810000
    400Extra Smooth6"1/2"1/8"BeigeRequired47465A9830000
    400Extra Smooth6"1/2"1/4"BeigeRequired47465A9870000
    400Extra Smooth6"1"1/4"BeigeRequired47465A8040000
    400Extra Smooth6"1"1/2"BeigeRequired47465A81500000
    600Polished6"1/4"1/8"BeigeRequired47465A9910000
    600Polished6"1/2"1/8"BeigeRequired47465A9920000
    600Polished6"1/2"1/4"BeigeRequired47465A9940000
    600Polished6"1"1/4"BeigeRequired47465A8050000
    600Polished6"1"1/2"BeigeRequired47465A81600000
    800Polished6"1/4"1/8"BeigeRequired47465A7950000
    800Polished6"1/2"1/8"BeigeRequired47465A7980000
    800Polished6"1/2"1/4"BeigeRequired47465A1710000
    800Polished6"1"1/4"BeigeRequired47465A80600000
    800Polished6"1"1/2"BeigeRequired47465A81700000
    1000Polished6"1/4"1/8"BeigeRequired47465A7960000
    1000Polished6"1/2"1/8"BeigeRequired47465A7990000
    1000Polished6"1/2"1/4"BeigeRequired47465A1720000
    1000Polished6"1"1/4"BeigeRequired47465A80700000
    1000Polished6"1"1/2"BeigeRequired47465A81800000
    1200Polished6"1/4"1/8"BeigeRequired47465A7970000
    1200Polished6"1/2"1/8"BeigeRequired47465A9950000
    1200Polished6"1/2"1/4"BeigeRequired47465A1730000
    1200Polished6"1"1/4"BeigeRequired47465A80800000
    1200Polished6"1"1/2"BeigeRequired47465A81900000
     
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    Uniform-Finish Polishing Stones

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Polishing Stones. 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.
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    Required Lapping Rods

    Aluminum Oxide Abrasive—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.
    Stones
    Required
    Lapping Rods
    Grit
    For Finish
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Color
    Lubrication
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Each
    Aluminum Oxide—For Aluminum and Steel
    400Extra Smooth1/2"1/2"BeigeRequired108380N112000008380N124000000
    600Polished1/2"1/2"BeigeRequired108380N11300008380N12400000
    1000Polished1/2"1/2"BeigeRequired108380N11400008380N12400000
     
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    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Stones. Uniform-Finish Polishing Stones, Straight Rectangular.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lapping Sticks. Uniform-Finish Polishing Stones.

    Required Lapping Rods

    Aluminum Oxide Abrasive—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.
    Stones
    Required
    Lapping Rods
    Grit
    For Finish
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Color
    Lubrication
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Each
    Aluminum Oxide—For Aluminum and Steel
    400Extra Smooth3/4"1/4"1/8"BeigeRequired108380N122000008380N124000000
    600Polished1/2"1/4"1/8"BeigeRequired108380N12300008380N12400000
    1000Polished3/4"1/4"1/8"BeigeRequired108380N11100008380N12400000
     

    Polishing Stone Assortments for Soft Metals

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Stones. Polishing Stone Assortments for Soft Metals.
    Stock stones of different grits for every stage of polishing soft metal molds and dies. The stones in these assortments work on aluminum, brass, bronze, and copper. They are softer than standard aluminum oxide stones—they won’t scratch or gouge your workpiece. Their aluminum oxide abrasive removes material slowly to give you more control over how much you take off. Use a holder to polish by hand or with a power tool (both sold separately). To keep debris from building up, apply a water-soluble or oil-based lubricant while you work.
    No. of
    Pieces
    Includes
    Color
    Lubrication
    Each
    Aluminum Oxide—For Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, and Copper
    5One each 150, 220, 320, 400, 600-grit Stones—6" Lg. × 1/2" Wd. × 1/8" Thick.BeigeRequired9105N11000000
    5One each 150, 220, 320, 400, 600-grit Stones—6" Lg. × 1/2" Wd. × 1/4" Thick.BeigeRequired9105N1200000
    5One each 150, 220, 320, 400, 600-grit Stones—6" Lg. × 1" Wd. × 1/4" Thick.BeigeRequired9105N1300000
     
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