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    Polishing Stones for Hard Metals

    Remove imperfections on tools, molds, and dies made from high-grade steel, such as P20 and H13 tool steel, 420 stainless steel, and more. These stones are harder 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 with them by hand or secure them in a power tool with the compatible holder. To stop debris from building up, 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 Steel and Stainless Steel
    150Smooth6"1/4"1/4"BlueRequired47465A77100000
    220Smooth6"1/4"1/4"BlueRequired47465A7720000
    320Extra Smooth6"1/4"1/4"BlueRequired47465A7730000
    400Extra Smooth6"1/4"1/4"BlueRequired47465A7740000
    600Polished6"1/4"1/4"BlueRequired47465A7750000
    800Polished6"1/4"1/4"BlueRequired47465A7760000
    1000Polished6"1/4"1/4"BlueRequired47465A7770000
    1200Polished6"1/4"1/4"BlueRequired47465A7780000
     
    Accessories for Polishing Stones
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    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Stones. Polishing Stones for Hard Metals, Straight Rectangular.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Polishing Stones. Polishing Stones for Hard Metals, Straight Rectangular.
    Grit
    For Finish
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Color
    Lubrication
    Each
    Aluminum Oxide—For Steel and Stainless Steel
    150Smooth6"1/4"1/8"BlueRequired47465A76100000
    150Smooth6"1/2"1/8"BlueRequired47465A8710000
    150Smooth6"1/2"1/4"BlueRequired47465A8760000
    150Smooth6"1"1/4"BlueRequired47465A7810000
    150Smooth6"1"1/2"BlueRequired47465A8820000
    220Smooth6"1/4"1/8"BlueRequired47465A7620000
    220Smooth6"1/2"1/8"BlueRequired47465A8720000
    220Smooth6"1/2"1/4"BlueRequired47465A8770000
    220Smooth6"1"1/4"BlueRequired47465A7820000
    220Smooth6"1"1/2"BlueRequired47465A8830000
    320Extra Smooth6"1/4"1/8"BlueRequired47465A7630000
    320Extra Smooth6"1/2"1/8"BlueRequired47465A8730000
    320Extra Smooth6"1/2"1/4"BlueRequired47465A8780000
    320Extra Smooth6"1"1/4"BlueRequired47465A7830000
    320Extra Smooth6"1"1/2"BlueRequired47465A8840000
    400Extra Smooth6"1/4"1/8"BlueRequired47465A7640000
    400Extra Smooth6"1/2"1/8"BlueRequired47465A8740000
    400Extra Smooth6"1/2"1/4"BlueRequired47465A8790000
    400Extra Smooth6"1"1/4"BlueRequired47465A7840000
    400Extra Smooth6"1"1/2"BlueRequired47465A88500000
    600Polished6"1/4"1/8"BlueRequired47465A7650000
    600Polished6"1/2"1/8"BlueRequired47465A8750000
    600Polished6"1/2"1/4"BlueRequired47465A8810000
    600Polished6"1"1/4"BlueRequired47465A7850000
    600Polished6"1"1/2"BlueRequired47465A88600000
    800Polished6"1/4"1/8"BlueRequired47465A7660000
    800Polished6"1/2"1/8"BlueRequired47465A7550000
    800Polished6"1/2"1/4"BlueRequired47465A7580000
    800Polished6"1"1/4"BlueRequired47465A78600000
    800Polished6"1"1/2"BlueRequired47465A79200000
    1000Polished6"1/4"1/8"BlueRequired47465A7670000
    1000Polished6"1/2"1/8"BlueRequired47465A7560000
    1000Polished6"1/2"1/4"BlueRequired47465A7590000
    1000Polished6"1"1/4"BlueRequired47465A78700000
    1000Polished6"1"1/2"BlueRequired47465A79300000
    1200Polished6"1/4"1/8"BlueRequired47465A7680000
    1200Polished6"1/2"1/8"BlueRequired47465A7570000
    1200Polished6"1/2"1/4"BlueRequired47465A7910000
    1200Polished6"1"1/4"BlueRequired47465A78800000
    1200Polished6"1"1/2"BlueRequired47465A79400000
     
    Accessories for Polishing Stones

    Detail Polishing Stones

    Smooth ribs, slots, teeth, and other fine features—these stones are thin enough to slip into hard-to-reach areas. Made of bonded ceramic, they’re harder and more wear resistant than aluminum oxide stones, but flexible enough not to crack under pressure. Pair with a holder (sold separately) to polish by hand or with a power tool, such as an ultrasonic polisher. Apply a water-soluble or oil-based lubricant to help keep debris from building up on the surface.
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    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Polishing Stones. Detail Polishing Stones, Straight Round.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Stones. Detail Polishing Stones, Straight Round.
    Ceramic/Diamond Blend Abrasive—Ceramic/diamond stones have diamond particles spread throughout the ceramic to make them harder and sharper. They won’t wear out as quickly as plain ceramic stones when finishing hardened steel, carbide, and other extremely hard materials.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Color
    Each
    Ceramic—For Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Steel, Stainless Steel, and Titanium
     
    800 Grit (For Polished Finish)
    1/8"2"Blue4805A182000000
     
    Ceramic/Diamond Blend—For Carbide, Iron, Nickel, Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium, and Hardened Steel
     
    800 Grit (For Polished Finish)
    1/8"2"Blue9567N2700000
     
    Accessories for Polishing Stones
    Straight Rectangular
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Stones. Detail Polishing Stones, Straight Rectangular.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Polishing Stones. Detail Polishing Stones, Straight Rectangular.
    Ceramic/Diamond Blend Abrasive—Ceramic/diamond stones have diamond particles spread throughout the ceramic to make them harder and sharper. They won’t wear out as quickly as plain ceramic stones when finishing hardened steel, carbide, and other extremely hard materials.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Color
    Each
    Ceramic—For Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Steel, Stainless Steel, and Titanium
     
    800 Grit (For Polished Finish)
    4"5/64"1/64"Blue47465A686000000
    4"5/64"3/64"Blue47465A70600000
    4"5/32"1/64"Blue47465A69600000
    4"5/32"3/64"Blue47465A71600000
    4"15/64"1/64"Blue4805A12200000
    4"15/64"3/64"Blue4805A14200000
    4"25/64"3/64"Blue4805A16200000
     
    Ceramic/Diamond Blend—For Carbide, Iron, Nickel, Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium, and Hardened Steel
     
    800 Grit (For Polished Finish)
    4"5/32"3/64"Blue9567N1400000
    4"15/64"3/64"Blue9567N1800000
    4"25/64"3/64"Blue9567N2300000
     
    Accessories for Polishing Stones

    Polishing Stone Assortments for Hard Metals

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Stones. Polishing Stone Assortments for Hard Metals.
    Keep stones in different grits on hand for polishing high-grade mold steels, such as P20 and H13 tool steel and 420 stainless steel. The stones in these assortments are harder than standard aluminum oxide stones. They remove material slowly, which helps you control the finish on your workpiece. Pair stones with a holder (sold separately) to polish by hand or with a power tool. To keep debris from building up, apply a water-soluble or oil-based lubricant during use.
    No. of
    Pieces
    Includes
    Color
    Lubrication
    Each
    Aluminum Oxide—For Steel and Stainless Steel
    5One each 150, 220, 320, 400, 600-grit Stones—6" Lg. × 1/2" Wd. × 1/8" Thick.BlueRequired9113N11000000
    5One each 150, 220, 320, 400, 600-grit Stones—6" Lg. × 1/2" Wd. × 1/4" Thick.BlueRequired9113N1200000
    5One each 150, 220, 320, 400, 600-grit Stones—6" Lg. × 1" Wd. × 1/4" Thick.BlueRequired9113N1300000
     
    Accessories for Polishing Stones

    Detail Polishing Stone Assortments

    Keep stones in different grits on hand to smooth ribs, slots, teeth, and other fine features. The stones in these assortments are thin enough to slip into hard-to-reach areas. Made of bonded ceramic, they’re harder and more wear resistant than aluminum oxide stones, but flexible enough not to crack under pressure. Pair these stones with a holder to polish by hand or with a power tool, such as an ultrasonic polisher. Some holders are sold separately. Apply a water-soluble or oil-based lubricant to help keep debris from building up on the surface.
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    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Polishing Stones. Detail Polishing Stone Assortments, Straight Round.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Stones. Detail Polishing Stone Assortments, Straight Round.
    No. of
    Pieces
    Includes
    Color
    Each
    Ceramic—For Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Steel, Stainless Steel, and Titanium
    6One 1/8" Dia. Hand-Held Stone Holder
    One each 180, 300, 600, 800, 1200-grit Stones—2" Lg. × 1/8" Dia.
    Blue, Brown, Gold, Green, Red9568N360000000
     
    Hand-Held Stone Holders
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    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Stones. Detail Polishing Stone Assortments, Straight Rectangular.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Polishing Stones. Detail Polishing Stone Assortments, Straight Rectangular.
    Ceramic/Diamond Blend Abrasive—Ceramic/diamond stones have diamond particles spread throughout the ceramic to make them harder and sharper. They won’t wear out as quickly as plain ceramic stones when finishing hardened steel, carbide, and other extremely hard materials.
    No. of
    Pieces
    Includes
    Color
    Each
    Ceramic—For Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Steel, Stainless Steel, and Titanium
    5One each 120, 180, 300, 800, 1200-grit Stones—4" Lg. × 5/32" Wd. × 3/64" Thick.Blue, Brown, Gold, Green, White9568N31000000
    5One each 120, 180, 300, 800, 1200-grit Stones—4" Lg. × 15/64" Wd. × 3/64" Thick.Blue, Brown, Gold, Green, White9568N32000000
    12One 5/32" Wd. Hand-Held Stone Holder
    One 15/64" Wd. Hand-Held Stone Holder
    One each 120, 180, 300, 800, 1200-grit Stones—4" Lg. × 5/32" Wd. × 3/64" Thick.
    One each 300, 400, 600, 800, 1000-grit Stones—4" Lg. × 15/64" Wd. × 3/64" Thick.
    Blue, Brown, Gold, Gray, Green, Red, White, Yellow9568N35000000
     
    Ceramic/Diamond Blend—For Carbide and Hardened Steel
    3One each 180, 400, 800-grit Stone—4" Lg. × 5/32" Wd. × 3/64" Thick.Black, Blue, Gray9631N7100000
     
    Accessories for Polishing Stones

    Belt Sanding Sticks

    Access tight spots. These sticks are spring-loaded to hold a small sanding belt taut, but you can easily rotate the belt when it becomes worn. They’re color coded by grit to keep you organized. All sticks accept belts of the same width regardless of grit.
    Sold Individually
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sanding Sticks and Bricks. Belt Sanding Sticks, Sold Individually.
    For
    Belt
    Grit
    Color
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Abrasive
    Material
    Includes
    Each
    For Extra-Smooth Finish
    240Blue1/4"12 3/4"1/4"6 1/4"Aluminum OxideOne Sanding Belt
    One Sanding Stick
    9185N1300000
    240Blue1/2"16"1/2"8"Aluminum OxideOne Sanding Belt
    One Sanding Stick
    9185N190000
     
    Belts
    Sold as Sets
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sanding Sticks and Bricks. Belt Sanding Sticks, Sold as Sets.
    For
    Belt
    Grit
    Color
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Abrasive
    Material
    Includes
    Each
    For Extra-Smooth and Polished Finish
    240, 320, 400, 500Blue, Green, Yellow, Black1/4"12 3/4"1/4"6 1/4"Aluminum OxideSix Sanding Belts of Each Grit
    One Sanding Stick of Each Grit
    9184N12000000
     
    For Extra-Smooth, Rough, and Smooth Finish
    80, 120, 180, 240Gray, Red, Orange, Blue1/4"12 3/4"1/4"6 1/4"Aluminum OxideSix Sanding Belts of Each Grit
    One Sanding Stick of Each Grit
    9184N1100000
     
    Belts

    Miniature Detail Polishing Stones

    About the size of pencil lead, these stones polish your smallest ribs, slots, and crevices in molds and dies. Don’t underestimate their thin profile—they’re made of bonded ceramic, which makes them tough yet flexible. This means they won’t snap like pencil lead does when you apply pressure during polishing. These stones also resist wear, so they last a long time. Pair them with a holder to polish by hand or with an ultrasonic polisher (both sold separately). Apply a water-soluble or oil-based lubricant to help keep debris from building up on the surface.
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    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Polishing Stones. Miniature Detail Polishing Stones.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Stones. Miniature Detail Polishing Stones.
    Grit
    For
    Finish
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Color
    Lubrication
    Each
    Ceramic—For Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Steel, Stainless Steel, and Titanium
    800Polished2"1/32"/0.9 mm1/32"/0.9 mmBlueNot Required9649N2800000
     
    Accessories for Polishing Stones

    Handheld Sharpening Stones

    Grip by hand and sharpen tools at the angle you need.
    Straight Round Stone—For Straight Blade Edges
    Image of Product. Round Stone. Front orientation. Sharpening Stones. Handheld Sharpening Stones, Straight Round Stone—For Straight Blade Edges, Two Grit.

    Round Stone

    Silicon Carbide Abrasive—Silicon carbide cuts quickly with light pressure. Also known as Crystolon stones.
    Stone
    Dia.
    Stone
    Thickness
    Grit (For Finish)
    Stone
    Color
    Lubrication
    Each
    Two Grit
     
    Silicon Carbide × Silicon Carbide
    3"1"120 (Smooth) × 280 (Extra Smooth)Blue × GrayRequired4474A500000
     
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