The Brownells 8″ Stitched Muslin Polishing Wheel is the workhorse wheel of polishing, used for cleaning and/or roughing with the coarser grits. This wheel is primarily used for initial cleaning to remove old finishes and rust, preparing metal for a bright finish. The stitched construction provides the right balance of durability and cutting action for aggressive polishing work on firearm components and other metal surfaces.
A 3/4 or 1 hp motor will turn the 8″ wheel nicely. The wheel measures 8 inches in diameter with a 3/8 inch thickness and features a 5/8″ arbor hole for mounting on standard polishing equipment. You’ll need three wheels per grit to ensure proper wheel width for your polishing motor, and it’s important to designate each wheel for a specific grit to maintain optimal results.
For best results with your Brownells Muslin Polish Wheel, apply polishing compound while the wheel is spinning and use a buffing wheel rake periodically to maintain the wheel’s cutting efficiency. This premium cotton muslin construction is built to handle the demands of serious gunsmithing and metal finishing work.
