Highlights The 84 Engineering precision ground 8" contact wheels are perfect for shaping, knife handle sculpting and hollow grinding. Due to the larger diameter of the wheel, they are also great for finishing and deburring. The standard 19mm spigot allows for fast and efficient changing between the contact wheel and flat platen. Contact wheels are great for rapid stock removal by exposing fresh grit that cannot be used in flat platen grinding. Description The 84 Engineering precision ground contact wheels are versatile tools suitable for shaping, knife handle sculpting and hollow grinding. The 8-inch diameter of the wheel makes it an ideal tool for finishing and deburring. The standard 19mm spigot that comes with the wheel allows for quick and efficient switching between the contact wheel and flat platen. Additionally, the contact wheel's smaller diameter opens the belt's grain, exposing fresh grit that cannot be utilized in flat platen grinding. Details The 84 Engineering wheels start as a billet 6061 aluminium, with hubs that are CNC machined to precise tolerances before coating with polyurethane. The billet aluminium hubs are then precision ground concentrically for a smooth and vibration-free grinding experience. The surface of the wheel features an 83 Shore A durometer polyurethane polymer that is abrasion-resistant. High-quality Timken, FAG or Nachi Bearings provide excellent support, and the product comes with a 19mm spigot. The package includes an 8" contact wheel, a stop collar, a 19mm spigot and a spigot bolt. Product Specs Size: 8"x2" (203mm x 50mm) Hub Material: 6061 Billet aluminium Surface Material: 83 Shore A durometer polyurethane polymer Bearings: High-quality Timken, FAG or Nachi Bearings Spigot: 19mm