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Felt Polishing Wheels - 6'''' Medium Felt Polishing Wheel 1/2'''' Arbor
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SKU: 088161500
Overview
This 6-inch medium felt polishing wheel is intended for controlled finishing work where a consistent surface matters. It is built as a 1-inch thick wheel with a 1-inch arbor, and one adapter is supplied to fit common spindle sizes. The description notes that the wheel is factory trued, though final touch-up truing may still be needed, and that different wheels should be kept for different polish grits. For users working on a bench setup, it is suited to the kind of careful polishing that benefits from a closely controlled felt density and the included technique guidance.
Why Hunters Choose the Bacon Felt Company
Professional Gunsmith-proven
Preferred for polishing work
Finest Quality
Felt wheels selected and factory
Closely Controlled
Felt density supports a consistent
Includes Instructions
In the Polish-O-Ray tube for
Compatible Multiple
Multiple arbor sizes using the
Key Features
- 6-inch medium felt polishing wheel for gunsmithing and polishing work.
- Finest quality felt wheel, carefully selected and factory trued.
- 1-inch thick wheel with a 1-inch arbor.
- One adapter is supplied with each wheel.
- Adapters convert the arbor to 1/2, 5/8, 3/4, and 7/8 inch sizes.
- Use medium or hard wheel for 555(TM) Polish.
Best Used For
- Gunsmiths needing a 6-inch felt wheel for controlled polishing work on shop equipment
- Users following a dedicated wheel-per-grit polishing setup for cleaner finishing results
- Operators with 1/2 hp or under who need the specified 6-inch, 3600 RPM wheel size
- Experienced polishers working with medium felt for 555(TM) Polish applications
- Shop users needing arbor adapters for compatibility with 1/2-inch, 5/8-inch, 3/4-inch, or 7/8-inch shafts
Specifications
| Adapter Included | One adapter supplied with each wheel |
|---|---|
| Arbor Size | 1'''' (2.5cm) |
| Compatible Adapter Sizes | 1/2'''' (12.7mm), 5/8'''' (15.9mm), 3/4'''' (6.4mm), 7/8'''' (22.2mm) |
| Factory Trued | Yes |
| Felt Type | Medium |
| Final Touch Up Truing May Be Required | Yes |
| Instructions Included | Complete instructions on Polish-O-Ray(TM) tube describes felt wheel technique |
| Recommended Rpm At 12 Hp Or Over | 1800 RPM |
| Recommended Rpm At 12 Hp Or Under | 3600 RPM |
| Recommended Rpm At 34 Hp Or Over | 1800 RPM |
| Recommended Wheel Size At 12 Hp Or Over | 8'''' |
| Recommended Wheel Size At 12 Hp Or Under | 6'''' |
| Recommended Wheel Size At 34 Hp Or Over | 10'''' |
| Use Recommendation | Use the soft felt for most work, medium or hard wheel for 555(TM) Polish |
| Wheel Diameter | 6'''' |
| Wheel Thickness | 1'''' (2.5cm) |
| Wheel Width | 1'''' (2.5cm) |
Pros
- Professional gunsmith-proven and preferred for polishing work
- Finest quality felt wheels selected and factory trued
- Closely controlled felt density supports a consistent finish
- Includes instructions in the Polish-O-Ray tube for technique guidance
- Compatible with multiple arbor sizes using the supplied adapter
- Medium wheel option suits use with 555 Polish
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Final touch-up truing may be required before use, even though the wheel is factory trued.
- Best results call for matching the wheel to the polish grit; using a separate wheel for each grit adds setup and inventory.
- Speed and wheel size are tied to motor horsepower, so this 6" wheel is intended for lower-power setups at 3600 RPM.
- The medium felt density is suited to 555(TM) Polish, while other work may call for a soft wheel instead.
Suggested Comparisons
- Polishing wheels
- Buffing wheels
- Gunsmithing polishing accessories
- Bench grinder accessories
Suggested Accessories
- Polishing compound
- Bench grinder accessories
- Arbor adapters
- Buffing wheel accessories
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is this polishing wheel?
This product is a 6" medium felt polishing wheel. The listed specs also note that all wheels are 1" thick and made with a 1" arbor.
What arbor size does it use?
The wheel is made with a 1" arbor. An adapter is supplied with each wheel, and the listed adapters convert to 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", and 7/8".
Is this wheel ready to use as-is?
The description says the wheels are carefully selected and factory trued, but final touch-up truing may be required.
What speed is recommended for a 6" wheel?
For 1/2 hp or under, the description recommends 6" wheels at 3600 RPM.
What type of polishing work is this medium wheel intended for?
The description says to use the soft felt for most work, and the medium or hard wheel for 555(TM) Polish. It also notes that it is best to use a different wheel for each polish grit.