Abrasives
Diamond Hand Pads
The finest quality, made in the UK
| Complete Set of 7 | 60 to 1800 grit | $109 |
| Individual Pads — | 60 or 120 grit | $24 each |
| 220 or 400 grit | $20 each | |
| Higher grits | $15 each |
Square Hand Pads
Square hand pads provide more flexibility:
| Individual Pads — | 60 or 120 grit | $28 each |
| 220 or 400 grit | $22 each | |
| Higher grits | $18 each |
Polishing Disks
(for slow speed polisher/grinder):
| 4” Dry Set of 6 | (50 to 1500 grit) | $99 |
| 4” Wet Set of 7 (50 to 1800 grit) | $99 | |
| 3” Wet Diamond Disks | $99 | |
| Backing Pads, 3″ 4” or 5″ | (rigid to very soft foam) | $19 |
| —call for individual disks or larger or smaller diameters | ||
Diamond Strips
These are the ultimate in flexibility with a Velcro backing.
| 60 or 120 grit | $18 each |
| 200, 400, 600, 800 grit | $16 each |
Silicon Carbide Disks and Sandpaper
| Silicon carbide sanding, screw-on TS, 36 to 220 grit 2”/ 3″ | $ 1 / $1.25 |
| Silicon carbide, Velcro, 40 to 1000 grit 4″/5″ | $ .45 / $.55 |
| Rubber Backing Pads 2” / 3”/ 4″ /5″ | $ 18/ $ 20 / $20 / $25 |
| Silicon Carbide sandpaper sheets— 9×11″ 60 to 2000 grit | $ 1/sheet |
| Velcro Foam Hand Pads to hold sandpaper comfortably | $ 10 |
Wavy Edge Sanding System
These pads with their foam risers are VERY flexible. They allow you to sand around curves getting into tight spots. Run it on a drill or slow grinder at 2,500 rpm.
| Backing Pad with Riser (2” or 3”) | $20 |
| 2” silicon carbide disks (40, 60, 80, 120 or 220 grit) | $0.65 |
| 3” silicon carbide disks (40, 60, 80, 120 or 220 grit) | $0.75 |
Silicon Carbide Grinding Stones
For getting a surface smooth try a block of green s.c. stone. Water down the stone and create a green slurry to rub the irregularities out.
24 and 60 grit. Price determined by size. $9
Silicon Carbide Grinding Sticks
Small silicon carbide sticks for detail hand work.
| 4”x5/16” fine grit — | square shape | $2.50 |
| triangle | $2.50 | |
| 6”x1/2” course grit — | square shape | $3.50 |
| round | $3.50 | |
| half round | $3.50 |
Silicon Carbide Mounted “Stones”
Available in 24 to 36 grit depending on the shape.
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| Micro cylinder | $2 | |
| Micro tree | $2 | |
| Small ball or cylinder (1/2”d) | $3.50 | |
| Small ball (5/8”, 80 grit exception) | $3.50 | |
| Small tree (3/4”d) | $4.50 | |
| Gumdrop rounded or pointed (3/4″d) | $6 | |
| Gumdrop ball (3/4″d) | $6 | |
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| Cylinder (2”d X 1”) | $9 | |
| Bullet (3/4”d X 2”) | $11 | |
| Elongated Taper (2.75” X 1”d) | $14 | |
| Large wheel (2”d X 1”) | DISCONTINUED | |
| Larger cylinder (2”d X2”) | $14 | |
SC Cups for angle grinders.
3″ tall, 24 grit in cone and bullet shapes–$19 ea.
(Also a 2″ tall x 4″ diameter cup)
Vacuum Brazed Diamond Burrs
These burrs come on 1/4″ shafts. 24 grit: finger, football, sm cylinder, ball, saucer, or 7/8,” 1″, 1.25″, 1.5″, 2″ wheels
Medium size $39 EA (40 grit)
Large size $89 EA (24 grit)
bullet, football, cylinder
Toucan–Brazed diamond cup for angle grinders, 30 grit, 4.5 x 1.5″ – “rips” $89
Vacuum Brazed diamond ball for angle grinder, 30 grit 1.5″ diameter
(Extension available for $19 to add 2″ of length)
Electroplated Diamond Sets
10pc electroplated riffler set for detail work ( 36, 80 or 120 grit) $19
14pc Diamond ball set, 1/8″ for Dremel $39
Extra course grit 20 piece, 1/4” set $39
50 pc, 1/8” Set (36, 80 or 120 grit) $35
20 pc Vacuum Brazed 1/4″ burr set $149
Devilish Details
Wanna get the finest detail? Try small carbide burrs. These are double cut steel burrs in 1/32″ to 1/8″ sizes for Dremel machines. With a steady hand you can get the most minute hairs or textures. The three basic types are rounded, fishtail (“V” on the edge) and flame. I found the Dremel 3000 was not that expensive and very steady. The cheaper ones wobble. (We have the burrs individually or in a kit.)
Single burrs–1/8″ shaft; 1/32, 1/16, 3/32, 1/8″ diameter: $4.50 each
Kit with 14 carbide and tungsten burrs: $40/set
not actual size; much smaller
not actual size; much larger
by Al Brown, master of detail
“Uncle Henry Has A New Hat”
in Carrara Marble by Tom Anderson
Godly Details by Father Menas