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Felt Polishing Wheels - 8'''' Soft Felt Polishing Wheel 5/8'''' Arbor
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SKU: 088081625
Overview
These felt polishing wheels are intended for controlled finishing work where a clean, professional surface matters. The wheel is factory trued and made from closely controlled-density felt, with the soft felt suited to most polishing tasks and medium or hard options reserved for 555(TM) Polish. Each wheel is 1 inch thick with a 1 inch arbor, and one adapter is supplied to fit common spindle sizes. For best results, the product notes recommend matching wheel size and speed to the motor and using a separate wheel for each polish grit.
Why Hunters Choose the Bacon Felt Company
Finest Quality
Felt wheel selected and factory
Closely Controlled
Felt density supports a consistent
Includes Polish-o-ray
Tube instructions for felt wheel
Soft Felt
Option suits most polishing tasks
One Adapter
Each wheel for multiple arbor
Key Features
- 8-inch soft felt polishing wheel for gunsmithing and polishing work
- Finest quality felt wheel, carefully selected and factory trued
- 1-inch thick wheel with a 5/8-inch arbor adapter supplied
- Adapters available for 1/2-inch, 5/8-inch, 3/4-inch, and 7/8-inch arbors
- Complete instructions included for felt wheel technique
- Recommended for use at 1800 RPM on 8-inch wheels with 1/2 hp or over
Best Used For
- Gunsmiths needing a felt wheel for final polishing and touch-up work on metal surfaces.
- Users following a dedicated polish-grit workflow and keeping separate wheels for each compound.
- Shop owners running 1/2 hp or higher equipment at the specified wheel sizes and speeds.
- Experienced polishers who want a soft felt wheel for most polishing tasks.
- Users needing an 8-inch felt wheel with included arbor adapter options for setup flexibility.
Specifications
| Adapter Included | Yes |
|---|---|
| Adapter Sizes | 1/2 in, 5/8 in, 3/4 in, 7/8 in |
| Arbor Size | 5/8 in |
| Density | Soft |
| Final Touch Up Truing Required | May be required |
| Instructions Included | Polish-O-Ray(TM) tube describes felt wheel technique |
| Material | Felt |
| Recommended Use | Most work |
| Recommended Wheel Speed At 12 Hp Or Over | 8 in at 1800 RPM |
| Recommended Wheel Speed At 12 Hp Or Under | 6 in wheels at 3600 RPM |
| Recommended Wheel Speed At 34 Hp Or Over | 10 in at 1800 RPM |
| Wheel Diameter | 8 in |
| Wheel Thickness | 1 in |
| Wheel Type | Soft Felt Polishing Wheel |
Pros
- Finest quality felt wheel selected and factory trued for careful finishing work.
- Closely controlled felt density supports a consistent polishing finish.
- Includes Polish-O-Ray tube instructions for felt wheel technique.
- Soft felt option suits most polishing tasks.
- One adapter supplied with each wheel for multiple arbor sizes.
- Compatible with 1/2 hp or under, 1/2 hp or over, and 3/4 hp or over setups.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Final touch-up truing may be required before use, so it may not be ready straight out of the package for every setup.
- The wheel selection is tied to machine horsepower and RPM, which means it is not a universal fit for every buffer or polishing station.
- Best results depend on using a separate wheel for each polish grit, so this can require multiple wheels rather than one all-purpose option.
- The soft felt version is described as best for most work, but the same product line also calls for medium or hard wheels with certain polishes, so this specific wheel may not suit every polishing step.
Suggested Comparisons
- Polishing wheels
- Buffing wheels
- Gunsmithing finishing accessories
- Abrasive polishing accessories
Suggested Accessories
- Polishing compound
- Bench grinder
- Arbor adapter
- Protective eyewear
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is this polishing wheel, and what arbor does it fit?
The wheel is 8 inches and is made with a 1 inch arbor. The product also notes that adapters 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 this a soft, medium, or hard felt wheel?
This product is the soft felt wheel. The description says soft felt is used for most work, while medium or hard wheels are recommended for 555(TM) Polish.
How thick is the wheel?
All of the wheels in this product line are listed as 1 inch thick.
Does the wheel come ready to use, or is any truing needed?
The description says the wheels are carefully selected and factory trued, but final touch-up truing may be required.
What operating speed is recommended for this 8 inch wheel?
The description recommends 8 inch wheels at 1800 RPM for 1/2 hp or over. It also notes that 10 inch wheels are for experienced polishers only.