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Felt Polishing Wheels - 6'''' Hard Felt Polishing Wheel 5/8'''' Arbor
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SKU: 088261625
Overview
Built for controlled finishing work, this hard felt polishing wheel is suited to gunsmithing and other shop tasks where a consistent polish matters. The wheel is 1 inch thick, factory trued, and made with a 1 inch arbor, with an adapter included to fit 5/8 inch setups. The product notes recommend matching wheel type to the polish grit and using the proper wheel size for the power available, with the 6 inch wheel intended for 1/2 hp or under at 3600 RPM. A final touch-up truing may be needed before use, and the wheel is best treated as a dedicated tool for a specific polish grit.
Why Hunters Choose the Bacon Felt Company
Professional-grade Felt
Wheel designed for gunsmith polishing
Factory-trued Wheel
Carefully selected, closely controlled felt
Includes Polish-o-ray(tm)
Tube instructions for felt wheel
One Adapter
Each wheel for multiple arbor
Compatible 6-inch
6-inch wheel use at 3600
Key Features
- 6-inch hard felt polishing wheel with 5/8-inch arbor
- 1-inch thick wheel made from closely controlled density felt
- Factory trued for a refined starting finish
- Includes one adapter with each wheel
- Adapters convert to 1/2, 5/8, 3/4, and 7/8-inch arbors
- Complete Polish-O-Ray tube instructions describe felt wheel technique
Best Used For
- Gunsmiths needing a controlled felt wheel for final polishing and touch-up work
- Users following separate-wheel-per-grit polishing routines on shop equipment
- Operators with 1/2 hp or less who need a 6-inch wheel setup
- Experienced polishers working with larger wheel sizes and specified RPM ranges
Specifications
| Adapter Included | Yes |
|---|---|
| Adapter Sizes | 1/2 in, 5/8 in, 3/4 in, 7/8 in |
| Arbor Size | 5/8 in |
| Density | Closely controlled density |
| Final Touch Up Truing Required | May be required |
| Instructions Included | Yes |
| Material | Felt |
| Recommended Use | Polishing |
| Recommended Wheel Speed At 12 Hp Or Over | 1800 RPM |
| Recommended Wheel Speed At 12 Hp Or Under | 3600 RPM |
| Recommended Wheel Speed At 34 Hp Or Over | 1800 RPM |
| Softmediumhard Recommendation | Use soft felt for most work; medium or hard wheel for 555(TM) Polish |
| Trued | Factory trued |
| Wheel Diameter | 6 in |
| Wheel Thickness | 1 in |
| Wheel Type | Hard Felt Polishing Wheel |
Pros
- Professional-grade felt wheel designed for gunsmith polishing work
- Factory-trued wheel with carefully selected, closely controlled felt density
- Includes Polish-O-Ray(TM) tube instructions for felt wheel technique
- One adapter supplied with each wheel for multiple arbor sizes
- Compatible with 6-inch wheel use at 3600 RPM on 1/2 hp or under machines
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Final touch-up truing may be required before use, since the wheel is only factory trued.
- The 6" wheel is specified for 1/2 hp or under at 3600 RPM, so it may not be the right choice for higher-power setups.
- The product is 1" thick and uses a 1" arbor, so compatibility depends on having the correct adapter for your machine.
- The description recommends using a different wheel for each polish grit, which adds setup and storage considerations.
Suggested Comparisons
- Felt polishing wheels
- Polishing accessories
- Gunsmithing finishing tools
- Bench grinder accessories
Suggested Accessories
- Polishing compound
- Bench grinder accessories
- Arbor adapters
- Shop safety gear
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is this polishing wheel and what arbor does it use?
This wheel is 6 inches in diameter, 1 inch thick, and made with a 1 inch arbor. The product also notes that adapters are available to convert to 1/2 inch, 5/8 inch, 3/4 inch, and 7/8 inch arbors, with one adapter supplied with each wheel.
Is this a soft, medium, or hard felt wheel?
This product is the hard felt polishing wheel version.
What is the recommended use for this wheel?
The description says to use a different wheel for each polish grit, and notes that soft felt is best for most work while medium or hard wheels are used for 555(TM) Polish.
What speed should this wheel be run at?
The provided instructions say that for 1/2 hp or under, 6 inch wheels should be used at 3600 RPM. The description also gives general speed guidance for larger wheels and higher horsepower setups.
Does the product include usage instructions?
Yes. The description says complete instructions are included in the Polish-O-Ray(TM) tube, which describes felt wheel technique.