Better than Scotchbrite

Donna_T · #1 11-14-2004, 01:35 PM

Ok guys, I have the real name and details on the stuff I found last week that I like better than Scotch Brite filament for defuzzing a carving. Â*The are Scotch-Brite Radial Bristle Discs. Â*The come in Â*grits of 36 brown, 50 green, 80 yellow, 120 white, 220 Red, 400 blue, and pumice pink, 6 micron peach, and 1 micron Lt. Green. Â*They also come in 9/16' diameter, 3/4', 1', 2', and 3'--all for progressively larger tools like a drill press or drill for the two largest sizes. Â*The shank sizes go from 3/32 to 1/4', respectively

The smaller numbered discs can really remove wood, so I probably wouldn't try it on a finished carving for defuzzing. Â*However, blue and red are pretty good at defuzzing, and even white for a harder wood than basswood would work. Â*The pumice and microns would probably be great for burnishing a stylized carving or metal. Â*

The little curved bristles have a new type of abrasive grit imbedded in them (cubitron and aluminum oxide) so they last lots longer than the old Scotch Brite. Â*You just stack 3-4 of them on a mandrel and go to it. (You gotta make sure you go with the curve of the little discs.) Â*Below is just one place I found them--check with your regular carving supplier. Â*It is shown in a recent Foredom NEWS publication.

http://www.blackstoneind.com/orderma...nts/SBwood.pdf

Just a new tool to help us get where we want to get easier.

Donna T

Hi_Ho_Sliver · #2 11-14-2004, 06:50 PM

Are you using them? If so, how long will they last?

Donna_T · #3 11-14-2004, 07:35 PM

Hi Ho,
The way I lose things, they could be gone already!

Actually they last quite awhile, compared to a Scotch Brite regular defuzzer. I've used one on 2-3 textured carvings already with no wear noticed. You can use one or two of them together the first time to see how they work. I'd still wear safety glasses of some kind although they don't spit off anything but wood flakes.

Hope that helps. My thinking is that if they last [glow=red,2,300]lots[/glow] longer, they are better and justify the costs, even though I get the traditional Scotch Brite for almost nothing.
Donna T