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    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.
    Straight Round
    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
     
    120 Grit (For Smooth Finish)
    1/8"2"Green47465A724000000
     
    Ceramic/Diamond Blend—For Carbide, Iron, Nickel, Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium, and Hardened Steel
     
    600 Grit (For Polished Finish)
    1/8"2"Green9567N2600000
     
    Accessories for Polishing Stones
    Hand-Held Stone Holders
    For No.
    of Stones
    For Stone
    Diameter
    Each
    11/8"4805A3300000
    Ultrasonic Stone Holders
    Thread Size
    Each
    M6 × 0.75 mm9657N52000000
    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
     
    120 Grit (For Smooth Finish)
    4"5/64"1/64"Green47465A681000000
    4"5/64"3/64"Green47465A70100000
    4"5/32"1/64"Green47465A69100000
    4"5/32"3/64"Green47465A71100000
    4"15/64"1/64"Green47465A67400000
    4"15/64"3/64"Green47465A67700000
    4"25/64"3/64"Green47465A72100000
     
    Ceramic/Diamond Blend—For Carbide, Iron, Nickel, Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium, and Hardened Steel
     
    600 Grit (For Polished Finish)
    4"5/32"3/64"Green9567N1300000
    4"15/64"3/64"Green9567N1700000
    4"25/64"3/64"Green9567N2200000
     
    Accessories for Polishing Stones
    Hand-Held Stone Holders
    For No.
    of Stones
    For Stone Wd.
    × Thk.
    Each
    15/64" × 1/64"
    5/64" × 3/64"    		47465A10400000
    15/32" × 1/64"
    5/32" × 3/64"    		47465A1030000
    115/64" × 1/64"
    15/64" × 3/64"    		4805A310000
    125/64" × 1/64"
    25/64" × 3/64"    		4805A320000
    Ultrasonic Stone Holders
    For Max. Stone
    Wd. × Thk.
    Thread Size
    Each
    1/32" × 1/32"M6 × 0.75 mm9657N53000000
    3/8" × 3/64"M6 × 0.75 mm9657N5100000

    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.
    Straight Round
    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
    Image of Product. Stone Holder. Front orientation. Polishing Stone Holders. Detail Polishing Stone Assortments, For 1 Stone.

    Stone Holder

    For No.
    of Stones
    For Stone
    Diameter
    Each
    11/8"4805A3300000
    Straight Rectangular
    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.
    No. of
    Pieces
    Includes
    Color
    Each
    Ceramic—For Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Steel, Stainless Steel, and Titanium
    3One each 80, 120, 180-grit Stones—4" Lg. × 5/32" Wd. × 3/64" Thick.Gold, Green, Purple9568N33000000
    3One each 80, 120, 180-grit Stones—4" Lg. × 15/64" Wd. × 3/64" Thick.Gold, Green, Purple9568N3400000
    5One each 120, 180, 300, 800, 1200-grit Stones—4" Lg. × 5/32" Wd. × 3/64" Thick.Blue, Brown, Gold, Green, White9568N3100000
    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
     
    Accessories for Polishing Stones
    Hand-Held Stone Holders
    Image of Product. Stone Holder. Front orientation. Polishing Stone Holders. Detail Polishing Stone Assortments, For 1 Stone.

    Stone Holder

    For No.
    of Stones
    For Stone Wd.
    × Thk.
    Each
    15/32" × 1/64"
    5/32" × 3/64"    		47465A10300000
    115/64" × 1/64"
    15/64" × 3/64"    		4805A310000
    Ultrasonic Stone Holders
    Image of Product. Stone Holder. Front orientation. Polishing Stone Holders. Detail Polishing Stone Assortments, M6 Threads.

    Stone Holder

    For Max. Stone
    Wd. × Thk.
    Thread Size
    Each
    3/8" × 3/64"M6 × 0.75 mm9657N51000000

    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.
    Straight Triangular
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Stones. Uniform-Finish Polishing Stones, Straight Triangular.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lapping Sticks. Uniform-Finish Polishing Stones.

    Required Lapping Rods

    Silicon Carbide Abrasive—Silicon carbide stones, also known as Crystolon stones, are extremely sharp. These stones remove material more quickly than aluminum oxide stones. They are best for the early polishing stage when you want to clear away more material from your work surface. However, they give you less control over material removal than aluminum oxide stones, so stopping at an exact point is more difficult to do.
    Stones
    Required
    Lapping Rods
    Grit
    For Finish
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Color
    Lubrication
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Each
    Silicon Carbide—For Aluminum and Steel
    400Extra Smooth1/2"1/2"GreenRequired108380N118000008380N124000000
    600Polished1/2"1/2"GreenRequired108380N11900008380N12400000
    800Polished1/2"1/2"GreenRequired108380N12100008380N12400000
     
    Straight Rectangular
    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

    Silicon Carbide Abrasive—Silicon carbide stones, also known as Crystolon stones, are extremely sharp. These stones remove material more quickly than aluminum oxide stones. They are best for the early polishing stage when you want to clear away more material from your work surface. However, they give you less control over material removal than aluminum oxide stones, so stopping at an exact point is more difficult to do.
    Stones
    Required
    Lapping Rods
    Grit
    For Finish
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Color
    Lubrication
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Each
    Silicon Carbide—For Aluminum and Steel
    400Extra Smooth3/4"1/4"1/8"GreenRequired108380N115000008380N124000000
    600Polished3/4"1/4"1/8"GreenRequired108380N11600008380N12400000
    800Polished3/4"1/4"1/8"GreenRequired108380N11700008380N12400000
     

    Miniature Detail Polishing Stone Assortments

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Polishing Stones. Miniature Detail Polishing Stone Assortments.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polishing Stones. Miniature Detail Polishing Stone Assortments.
    Keep stones of different grits on hand to handle every stage of polishing on the smallest ribs, slots, and crevices. These stones are as thin as pencil lead, but stronger than they appear—made of bonded ceramic, they are tough yet flexible. They won’t snap like lead when you apply pressure. 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 (sold separately). To keep debris from building up, apply a water-soluble or oil-based lubricant during use.
    No. of
    Pieces
    Includes
    Color
    Each
    Ceramic—For Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Steel, Stainless Steel, and Titanium
    5One 1/32" Wd. Hand-Held Stone Holder
    One each 120, 320, 600, 1200-grit Stones—2" Lg. × 1/32" (0.900 mm) Wd. × 1/32" (0.900 mm) Thick.    		Black, Brown, Green, Red9659N44000000
     
    Accessories and Replacements for Polishing Stones
    Hand-Held Stone Holders
    For No.
    of Stones
    For Stone Wd.
    × Thk.
    Each
    11/32" × 1/32"47465A195000000
    Ultrasonic Stone Holders
    For Max. Stone
    Wd. × Thk.
    Thread Size
    Each
    3/8" × 3/64"M6 × 0.75 mm9657N51000000

    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
    320Green1/4"12 3/4"1/4"6 1/4"Aluminum OxideOne Sanding Belt
    One Sanding Stick    		9185N1400000
    320Green1/2"16"1/2"8"Aluminum OxideOne Sanding Belt
    One Sanding Stick    		9185N210000
     
    Belts
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Sanding Belts.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Abrasive
    Material
    Abrasive Backing
    Material
    For Use On
    Choose a Grit
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    For Rough Finish
    1/4"12 3/4"Aluminum OxideClothSteel, Wood36, 40, 50, 60, 801046655A69000000
    1/2"16"Aluminum OxideClothSteel, Wood36, 40, 60, 801046655A7100000
     
    For Smooth Finish
    1/4"12 3/4"Aluminum OxideClothSteel, Wood100, 120, 150, 1801046655A6100000
    1/2"16"Aluminum OxideClothSteel, Wood100, 120, 150, 1801046655A6200000
     
    For Extra-Smooth Finish
    1/4"12 3/4"Aluminum OxideClothSteel, Wood240, 320, 4001046655A6400000
    1/2"16"Aluminum OxideClothSteel, Wood240, 320, 4001046655A6500000
     
    For Polished Finish
    1/4"12 3/4"Aluminum OxideClothSteel, Wood500, 6001046655A6700000
    1/4"12 3/4"Aluminum OxideClothSteel, Wood800, 1000, 12001046655A10100000
    1/2"16"Aluminum OxideClothSteel, Wood500, 6001046655A6800000
     
    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
     
    Belts
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Sanding Belts.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Abrasive
    Material
    Abrasive Backing
    Material
    For Use On
    Choose a Grit
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    For Rough Finish
    1/4"12 3/4"Aluminum OxideClothSteel, Wood36, 40, 50, 60, 801046655A69000000
     
    For Smooth Finish
    1/4"12 3/4"Aluminum OxideClothSteel, Wood100, 120, 150, 1801046655A6100000
     
    For Extra-Smooth Finish
    1/4"12 3/4"Aluminum OxideClothSteel, Wood240, 320, 4001046655A6400000
     
    For Polished Finish
    1/4"12 3/4"Aluminum OxideClothSteel, Wood500, 6001046655A6700000
    1/4"12 3/4"Aluminum OxideClothSteel, Wood800, 1000, 12001046655A10100000
     

    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.
    Straight Square
    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
    120Smooth2"1/32"/0.9 mm1/32"/0.9 mmGreenNot Required9649N2300000
     
    Accessories for Polishing Stones
    Hand-Held Stone Holders
    For No.
    of Stones
    For Stone Wd.
    × Thk.
    Each
    11/32" × 1/32"47465A195000000
    Ultrasonic Stone Holders
    For Max. Stone
    Wd. × Thk.
    Thread Size
    Each
    1/32" × 1/32"M6 × 0.75 mm9657N53000000

    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.
    Silicon Carbide—Silicon carbide cuts quickly with light pressure. Also known as Crystolon stones.
    Stone
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Stone
    Thickness
    Grit (For
    Finish)
    Stone
    Color
    Lubrication
    Overall
    Lg.
    Each
    Single Grit
     
    Silicon Carbide
    9"2 3/8"1 1/2"80 (Rough)GreenRequired9"4513A31000000
     
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