Deremel abrasive buff wheels

[Duncan]

I know how expensive Dremel sanding and buff wheels can be. I have found an alternative widgetsupply.com. For example 36 abrasive buff wheels cost $15.97. I've used them and they do a nice job. For us Canadians, they will ship to Canada.

Duncan

[zan29]

Thanks Duncan!

[Ton80]

nice find because they are a bit overpriced..

[chebytrk]

Hey Duncan... Do you know if those wheels wind up coloring the wood? Just wonder if they do it like the "green pads" that I have cut up & tried to use before.

[mtylerfl]

Hi Jerry,

I've had color from those type of wheels transfer to the wood, although in every case it wasn't anything that would ruin a project if it's going to be stained or painted. This is such a good price, I might order some anyway (thank you for the link, Duncan!). As you know, I much prefer the thin (usually stacked three on a mandrel) 3M discs overall, as I have more control during finishing sanding of nooks and crannies. However, these larger buff wheels are great for passing over an entire surface (not so much for getting into tight spots - that's usually when the "color transfer" happens - applying more 'force' to get into crevices and such).

[CNC Carver]

The 3M radial brushes can be found very cheap just have to wait long time shipped from China in 100 piece packs. http://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?...20131209080136

[chebytrk]

WoW... I'm ordering some of these. Thanks for the link!

The 3M radial brushes can be found very cheap just have to wait long time shipped from China in 100 piece packs. http://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?...20131209080136

[unitedcases]

Different colors? Otto frei 80 grit js yellow. This chinese company is green for 80 grit? But great price.

[dbfletcher]

The 3M radial brushes can be found very cheap just have to wait long time shipped from China in 100 piece packs. http://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?...20131209080136

I just kinda of wonder if they are actually "3M"... or Chinese knock-offs?

[mtylerfl]

I just kinda of wonder if they are actually "3M"... or Chinese knock-offs?

I think they are "copies". The 3M ones have the 3M logo molded into the plastic body of each radial brush. (I don't see the 3M logo on the photos of the Chinese ones). I am interested in hearing some feedback from those who try them.