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Felt Polishing Wheels - 6'''' Medium Felt Polishing Wheel 5/8'''' Arbor
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SKU: 088161625
Overview
This 6-inch medium felt polishing wheel is intended for controlled finishing work on gunsmithing and other precision metal-polishing tasks. It is described as a carefully selected, factory-trued wheel with closely controlled felt density, and the medium firmness is suited for use with 555(TM) Polish. The wheel is 1 inch thick with a 1-inch arbor, and an adapter is supplied to fit a 5/8-inch arbor. Final touch-up truing may be required, and the product notes recommend using a separate wheel for each polish grit.
Why Hunters Choose the Bacon Felt Company
Professional Gunsmith-proven
Preferred for polishing work
Finest Quality
Felt wheels, carefully selected and
Closely Controlled
Felt density supports a superb
Includes Complete
Instructions on Polish-O-Ray tube technique
One Adapter
Each wheel for multiple arbor
Key Features
- 6-inch medium felt polishing wheel with a 5/8-inch arbor
- Finest-quality felt wheel, carefully selected and factory trued
- 1-inch thick wheel designed for polishing applications
- One adapter is supplied with each wheel
- Adapters convert the arbor to 1/2, 5/8, 3/4, and 7/8 inch
- Use medium or hard wheel for 555 Polish
Best Used For
- Gunsmiths needing a 6-inch felt wheel for controlled polishing work on bench equipment
- Users following grit-specific polishing steps and keeping separate wheels for each polish grit
- Operators with 1/2 hp or smaller motors using the recommended 6-inch wheel size
- Experienced polishers selecting a medium felt wheel for 555(TM) Polish applications
Specifications
| Adapter Included | Yes |
|---|---|
| Adapter Sizes | 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 7/8" |
| Arbor Size | 5/8" |
| Density | Medium |
| Factory Trued | Yes |
| Final Touch Up Truing Required | May be required |
| Horsepower Recommendation | 1/2 hp or under |
| Instructions Included | Yes |
| Material | Felt |
| Recommended Grit Compatibility | 555(TM) Polish |
| Recommended Use | Polishing |
| Rpm Recommendation | 3600 RPM |
| Wheel Diameter | 6" |
| Wheel Thickness | 1" |
Pros
- Professional gunsmith-proven and preferred for polishing work
- Finest quality felt wheels, carefully selected and factory trued
- Closely controlled felt density supports a superb finish
- Includes complete instructions on Polish-O-Ray tube technique
- One adapter supplied with each wheel for multiple arbor sizes
- Medium wheel option suits use with 555(TM) Polish
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Final touch-up truing may be required before use, so it may not be ready straight out of the package.
- The wheel is 6" in diameter and 1" thick, which makes it suited to the listed machine and speed guidance rather than every bench setup.
- A different wheel is recommended for each polish grit, so using one wheel across multiple compounds is not ideal.
- The medium felt option is intended for specific polishing work; the description notes soft felt for most work and medium or hard for 555(TM) Polish.
Suggested Comparisons
- Polishing wheels
- Felt buffing accessories
- Gunsmithing polishing supplies
- Bench grinder accessories
Suggested Accessories
- Polishing compound
- Bench grinder
- Arbor adapter
- Polishing instructions
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is this polishing wheel, and what arbor does it use?
This is a 6-inch medium felt polishing wheel, 1 inch thick, with a 1-inch arbor. The product notes that adapters are available to convert to 1/2 inch, 5/8 inch, 3/4 inch, and 7/8 inch arbors, and one adapter is supplied with each wheel.
Is any truing or setup required before use?
The description says the wheels are factory trued, but final touch-up truing may be required.
What speed is recommended for a 6-inch wheel?
For 1/2 hp or under, the description recommends 6-inch wheels at 3600 RPM.
Should I use the same wheel for different polishing grits?
The product information says it is best to use a different wheel for each polish grit.
What type of polishing work is the medium felt wheel intended for?
The description says to use the soft felt for most work, and the medium or hard wheel for 555(TM) Polish.