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Felt Polishing Wheels - 8'''' Medium Felt Polishing Wheel 1'''' Arbor
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SKU: 088181001
Overview
This felt polishing wheel is intended for careful finishing work where a controlled, professional polish is the goal. It is a 1-inch thick medium felt wheel with a 1-inch arbor, and one adapter is supplied to fit additional arbor sizes. The product notes recommend matching wheel size and speed to the motor in use, and using a separate wheel for each polish grit to keep finishing steps organized. Final touch-up truing may be needed before use, so it suits users who are comfortable with setup and detail-oriented polishing work.
Why Hunters Choose the Bacon Felt Company
1-inch-wide Felt
Wheel designed for controlled polishing
Factory Trued
Final touch-up truing noted
Includes One
Adapter per wheel for multiple
Compatible 1/2-inch,
1/2-inch, 5/8-inch, 3/4-inch, and 7/8-inch
Instructions Provided
For proper wheel use and
Key Features
- 8-inch medium felt polishing wheel for gunsmithing and polishing work.
- Finest quality felt wheel, carefully selected and factory trued.
- Closely controlled felt density is intended for a refined finish.
- Supplied with one adapter; additional adapters convert to common arbor sizes.
- All wheels are 1 inch thick with a 1 inch arbor.
- Use guidance varies by wheel size, horsepower, and RPM.
Best Used For
- Gunsmiths needing a 1-inch felt wheel for controlled polishing and final touch-up work
- Users setting up a bench grinder for polishing tasks with 1/2 hp or higher motors
- Polishers who prefer dedicated wheels for separate grit stages and cleaner workflow
- Experienced users selecting a medium felt wheel for 555(TM) Polish applications
- Shop owners needing an adaptable wheel with included arbor conversion options
Specifications
| Adapters Included | One adapter supplied with each wheel |
|---|---|
| Arbor Size | 1 in |
| Compatible Adapter Sizes | 1/2 in, 5/8 in, 3/4 in, 7/8 in |
| Factory Trued | Yes |
| Final Touch Up Truing Required | May be required |
| Instructions Included | Polish-O-Ray(TM) tube describes felt wheel technique |
| Medium Or Hard Wheel Recommendation | For 555(TM) Polish |
| Recommended Motor Power | 1/2 hp or over |
| Recommended Rpm | 1800 RPM |
| Soft Felt Recommendation | Use soft felt for most work |
| Use Recommendation | Use a different wheel for each polish grit |
| Wheel Density | Medium |
| Wheel Diameter | 8 in |
| Wheel Material | Felt |
| Wheel Thickness | 1 in |
| Wheel Width | 1 in |
Pros
- 1-inch-wide felt wheel designed for controlled polishing work
- Factory trued for improved initial setup, with final touch-up truing noted
- Includes one adapter per wheel for multiple arbor sizes
- Compatible with 1/2-inch, 5/8-inch, 3/4-inch, and 7/8-inch adapters
- Instructions provided for proper wheel use and polishing technique
- Medium felt option suited for 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.
- Best results call for using a different wheel for each polish grit, which adds setup and organization requirements.
- The 8" wheel is specified for 1/2 hp or higher equipment at 1800 RPM, so it is not a universal fit for every bench setup.
- The medium felt option is intended for specific polishing tasks; the product notes soft felt for most work and medium or hard for 555(TM) Polish.
Suggested Comparisons
- Bench buffer wheels
- Polishing compounds
- Arbor adapters
- Gunsmithing finishing accessories
Suggested Accessories
- Polishing compound
- Bench grinder accessory
- Arbor adapter
- Gunsmithing supplies
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is this polishing wheel and what arbor does it use?
This wheel is 8 inches and 1 inch wide, with a 1 inch arbor. The specs also note that all wheels are 1 inch thick and made with a 1 inch arbor.
Does the wheel come ready to mount on different machines?
It comes with one adapter supplied with each wheel. The listed adapters convert the 1 inch arbor to 1/2 inch, 5/8 inch, 3/4 inch, and 7/8 inch sizes.
Is any truing required before use?
The description says the wheels are factory trued, but final touch-up truing may be required.
What type of polishing work is this wheel intended for?
The description says closely controlled felt density is used to produce a fine finish, and it recommends using a different wheel for each polish grit. It also notes that the medium or hard wheel is used for 555 Polish.
What speed and motor size does the product recommend for 8 inch wheels?
For 1/2 hp or over, the description recommends 8 inch wheels at 1800 RPM. It also notes that 10 inch wheels are for experienced polishers only.