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Felt Polishing Wheels - 8'''' Soft Felt Polishing Wheel 1'''' Arbor
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SKU: 088081001
Overview
Built for controlled finishing work, this felt polishing wheel is intended for gunsmithing and other detailed polishing tasks where a consistent surface matters. The wheel is factory trued and made from closely controlled-density felt, with the soft version suited to most general work and medium or hard options reserved for 555(TM) Polish. It includes a 1" arbor and one adapter, with additional adapter sizes listed for broader machine compatibility. Final touch-up truing may still 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
1-inch wide felt wheels
Carefully Selected
Factory trued for consistent setup
Includes Instructions
On felt wheel technique
Compatible Multiple
Multiple arbor sizes using supplied
Key Features
- 8-inch soft felt polishing wheel for gunsmith polishing work
- Finest quality 1-inch wide felt wheel, carefully selected and factory trued
- Closely controlled felt density for a professional finish
- Includes Polish-O-Ray(TM) tube instructions for felt wheel technique
- 1-inch arbor with adapters for 1/2-inch, 5/8-inch, 3/4-inch, and 7/8-inch shafts
- One adapter supplied with each wheel
Best Used For
- Gunsmiths needing a felt wheel for final touch-up polishing on firearm parts
- Users working with 1/2 hp or higher bench motors at the specified wheel speeds
- Polishers who want separate wheels dedicated to different grit stages
- Experienced users selecting an 8-inch soft felt wheel for controlled finishing work
Specifications
| Adapter Sizes | 1/2'''' (12.7mm), 5/8'''' (15.9mm), 3/4'''' (6.4mm), 7/8'''' (22.2mm) |
|---|---|
| Adapters Included | One adapter supplied with each wheel |
| Arbor Size | 1'''' (2.5cm) |
| Country Of Origin | Bacon Felt Company |
| Density | Closely controlled density of felt wheels |
| Factory Trued | Yes |
| Final Touch Up Truing Required | May be required |
| Horsepower Guidance | 1/2 hp or over |
| Instructions Included | Complete instructions on Polish-O-Ray(TM) tube describes felt wheel technique |
| Material | Felt |
| Recommended Speed | 1800 RPM |
| Recommended Use | Use soft felt for most work |
| Thickness | 1'''' (2.5cm) |
| Wheel Diameter | 8'''' |
| Wheel Type | Soft Felt Polishing Wheel |
Pros
- Professional gunsmith-proven and preferred for polishing work
- Finest quality 1-inch wide felt wheels
- Carefully selected and factory trued for consistent setup
- Includes instructions on felt wheel technique
- Compatible with multiple arbor sizes using supplied adapter
- Soft felt suited for most polishing tasks
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Final touch-up truing may be required before use, so it is not a fully finished out-of-box wheel in every case.
- The recommended wheel size and RPM depend on motor horsepower, which limits how broadly it can be used without checking setup first.
- Best results call for using a separate wheel for each polish grit, so this is less convenient if you want a single wheel for multiple compounds.
- The soft felt version is described as best for most work, while medium or hard wheels are recommended for 555(TM) Polish, so wheel choice matters by application.
Suggested Comparisons
- Polishing wheels
- Gunsmithing polishing supplies
- Bench grinder accessories
- Abrasive finishing accessories
Suggested Accessories
- Polishing compounds
- Bench grinder accessories
- Arbor adapters
- Gunsmithing supplies
Frequently Asked Questions
What size arbor does this polishing wheel use?
The wheel is made with a 1" arbor. One adapter is supplied with each wheel, and adapters are available to convert to 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", and 7/8".
How thick is the wheel?
All of the wheels are 1" thick.
Is this the soft, medium, or hard felt version?
This product is the soft felt wheel version, which the description says is used for most work. Medium or hard wheels are recommended for 555(TM) Polish.
What speed should I run an 8" felt wheel at?
The description recommends 8" wheels at 1800 RPM when used on a 1/2 hp or over motor.
Do these wheels need any preparation before use?
They are carefully selected and factory trued, but the description notes that final touch-up truing may be required.