Info What Does It Do? Blends in scratches and scrapes Sands away casting texture and markings Also great for paint preparation Best for aluminum, but can be used on steel, stainless steel, magnesium, and brass with great results too How Does It Work? When mounted on a bench grinder or die grinder, these wheels effectively sand away metal. Whether you're looking to remove scratches or the texture on a cast part, these are the wheels that will get the job done. These wheels have fiber pad in between flaps of sandpaper for smooth and effective action. Offered in 80 grit, 180 grit, and 320 grit. Use 80 grit for blending in deep scratches and removal of casting texture on steel and stainless steel. Use 180 grit for blending in deep scratches and removal of casting texture on aluminum and soft metals. Works well for light scratches on steels. Use 320 grit as a finishing wheel. Includes 6" Flap Wheel (mounts on bench grinder) 2" Flap Wheel (mounts on die grinder) 1" Flap Wheel (mounts on die grinder) Related ItemsClick here to purchase the wheels separately.The Wheel Flange Set keep the wheels securely in place on the buffing machine.Space the wheels away from the machine with a Wheel Spacer. Click on "Video" tab to see the wheels in useGrinder tools not included Always wear a dust mask or respirator and proper eye protection while buffing! Specs Specs 6" Wheel Specs: Mounts on a bench grinder / buffing machine 1" wide Max RPM: 3600 Available for 1/2" (12.7mm), 5/8" (16mm), and 3/4" (19mm) buffer shaft sizes Small Wheel Specs: 1" wide with a 1/4" shaft (best used with a die grinder, can be used on a high speed drill too) Max RPM: 25,000 Videos Tags: Cleaning, Pad, Wheel, Scuff, Scotch, Abrasive, Sanding, Flap, Drum, Fiber, Buff, Buffing, Scotch Brite Wheel, Scotch Brite Pad, Abrasive Wheel, Abrasive Pad, Buffing Wheel, Buffing Pad Fitment The 6" wheel is designed to be used on a buffing machine or bench grinder. They can be used on a machine with a 1/2", 5/8", or 3/4" shaft. For a buffing machine, you'll want at least a 1/2 HP motor that spins at 3000 RPM. One with an extended shaft is best, so you have lots of clearance to buff your parts. If you'll be doing lots of buffing, opt for a 3/4 HP motor. Machine Recommendations: 1/2 HP Buffer 3/4 HP Buffer 2 Speed 3/4 HP Baldor Buffer (will last a lifetime) If you have a machine but need the big washers that hold the wheels in place Click Here To space the wheels away from the machine for more clearance Click Here To extend the shaft on your buffer Click Here The smaller wheels are designed to be used on a air die grinder that uses a 1/4" shaft size, or could be used on a high speed drill as well. The best results will come with them on a die grinder. Recommended Tools Ingersoll Rand Grinder Click Here Neiko Grinder Click Here High Speed Drill Click Here Electric die grinder Click Here Whenever you're doing any sort of grinding or sanding you'll want to use eye and respiratory protection. Trust us, you do not want to be breathing in metal particles! At the bare minimum, wear a dust mask and glasses. A great product for protecting yourself is this respirator Click Here Alternatively, this is also a great respirator to pair up with safety glasses Click Here Use these filters with the previously mentioned respirators Click Here
