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2025-08-27 12:57:34
I ordered these to use with a Dremel tool to buff old paint and/or corrosion off of parts in the engine bay of an antique car I'm restoring. They are just as good as the Dremel version, but cost about 30 cents a piece instead of $2 each. Plus they come in a wider range of grits. These were great at removing corrosion and buffing out stainless steel brake lines, manifolds, screw heads - pretty much anything metal. The grit range in this kit will take metal all the way up to a nice matte finish and a bit shinier depending on the material. They made quick work of cleaning/buffing in tight spaces in the engine bay. None of the other Dremel type attachments can do what these do on uneven and irregular surfaces and in nooks and crannies. They saved me countless hours of hand work, and also allowed me to clean without having to use harsh chemicals that might have damaged the metal or other components around the engine. You don't need to use any pressure with these, let the buff do the work. Keep in mine that these are consumable items - they wear down as you use them, and can wear pretty quickly on things like bolts with sharp edges or uneven surfaces. They last much longer when buffing flat areas. They work well all the way until they are worn nearly to the mandrel. At 30 cents a piece, and considering the time they save, they are a bargain in my opinion.
Rhonda B.
2025-08-13 16:40:57
I couldn’t afford the name brand that everyone raves about at the time so I bought these and have yet to be disappointed. I use these to polish and finish my jewelry and they do a fantastic job. I see no difference in the finished pieces versus using the more expensive option. Lots of grits are included in this set along with all of the attachments for my rotary tool. They are holding up well and I use them quite a bit. I will continue to use this brand versus the more expensive ones as I am a frugal shopper and like a bang for my buck😉
Suzie
2025-05-01 17:29:33
I'm writing this because the wheels work quite well. I read other reviews before purchasing and noticed people really likef them or really didn't.I couldnt help but think those who did not like the abrasive wheels, stating they fell apart, couldnt stack them or they couldnt see any abrasive on them, and the grits were not marked, were perhaps setting them up wrong.If you are a metal smith or jeweler you will want to stack three wheels on the same mandrel. The washers on the mandrels can be pitched. You dont need them.Concerning wheel breakage, the wheels go on in the direction Ive photoed for you. If they are on backwards they WILL fall apart as any other brand will.Concerning grits: Mine were sent with the different grits in individual zip bags and all but two bags were marked with the grit number. Ill figure those out by trial on some metal...no biggie.If you usually get these wheels from RioGrande, you will notice the fingers are a bit bigger. Ive noticed no difference in performanceThe only con is I prefer to use 3/4" wheels and these are 1". Over the course of use they will wear down to 3/4 so considering the fair price its definatly not a deal breaker.Dont be afraid to buy them
Tim M.
2025-04-13 13:27:18
Buffing some small aluminum pieces for my motorcycle, thought I would give them a polish. I ordered the set, put it on my rotary, and after some trial and error, it worked pretty well. Not the greatest but for the price tag it worked well.This may work on small jewelry but anything beyond is unknown to me. In the end, they got the job done and the parts turned out well. I blew apart 2 disks quickly when stacked, but I've seen others recommend 3 at a time on the mandrel with no washers and had good success. I had the best results running single disks and moderate to low speeds and they worked very well and held up well. For a little more shine add a light gloss of Blue Magic Polish and hit the part with the 1000 grit, then clean up with a last wipe of Simichrome or Blue Magic for a nicely protected satin shine.
CLB
2025-01-18 14:19:57
I restore and repair antique furniture and had a piece with a lot of deep detailed carvings in the wood. Due to the repairs I had to make, I could not leave original finish and had to strip the old finish. I was dreading cleaning out and sanding all the detail work.These worked almost perfectly! I say almost, because I could not reach the deepest crevices and those with extremely sharp - deep V's, but they took hours off of the hand sanding and cleaning that would have been required.Be careful and not press too hard. Let the disks do the work. Pressing too hard cuts away at the wood and wears out the disks too quickly. Also, do not use extremely fast speeds. A good medium speed does fine.The different grits came in individual bags that were clearly labeled. Also, all the mandrels were 1/8" which fit my Dremel.So, in the end, I still had to do some hand work, but it was far less and went much quicker than it would have otherwise. I will buy again.
Jeffery Burks
2024-12-01 11:11:22
Maybe 20sec of contact and poof.....gone. didn't even bother with a return....to embarrassed I even paid for it.
Ezri Kahless
2024-11-27 11:17:30
I ordered these with very low expectations as I had seen so many complaints about the durability. I actually ordered two sets thinking that the wheels would fall apart quickly BUT they have been AWESOME!!! I polished my rings and jewelry with them to a near perfect finish. I have used them a lot and I'm still using the first ones I put on the mandrels, and I have two more sets in the first box before I even need to open the second box.My professor got the ones from Rio Grande and the set ran her about $100 and overall had mostly small 1/2" wheels in it. I'm going to keep getting this set if I ever end up going through both of my orders of them. You have to make sure you install them in the right direction, or they will break off but used correctly these should last me for years. I have used them on brass, copper, and silver jewelry.
Camera Guy
2024-11-15 10:34:44
These work okay, they wear out fast on the ligkt work of removing adhesave form a metal doors on my project. They did the job but just wear out fast.
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