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Wire brushes for air tools

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Jim M (RI)

05-16-2002 07:49:11




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I am looking for a good assortment of brushes, etc to use with my air grinder for cleaning smaller parts on old hit & miss engines, etc. The only ones I find in the typical hardware store are too large to get into corners, etc. I have not been able to find any that are long and thin or perhaps cone shaped. Does anything like this exist? Thanks,

Jim




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john

05-18-2002 04:52:40




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 Re: Wire brushes for air tools in reply to Jim M (RI), 05-16-2002 07:49:11  
JIm, I want to add this for your protection also. be sure to use a mask, of some sort when using the wire brushes, breathing that dust can cause real problems.



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Al English

05-16-2002 09:16:33




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 Re: Wire brushes for air tools in reply to Jim M (RI), 05-16-2002 07:49:11  
Hi Jim,

The brushes you want are available. A machine tool supplier, or industrial supplies distributor, will have them. For high speed use(like your air grinder) brushes with wires that are twisted together will last longer than ones that have individual loose wires. However, the twisted wire brushes are more aggressive, and don't conform to odd shapes as well. No matter what kind of brushes you use, be sure to protect your eyes. Brush wires, small fragments of brush wire, and crud from the part you are cleaning, all can hurt you. Good luck...Al English

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Mark Kw

05-17-2002 07:22:42




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 Re: Re: Wire brushes for air tools in reply to Al English, 05-16-2002 09:16:33  
Along with you eyes, I strongly suggest using a combination of gogges and a full face shield. Take it from me, the .030" and .045" wires coming off a cup brush running at 10,000 rpm on a 4.5 grinder will break the skin and hurt like he11.

Al gave a good answer to your question and may I suggest looking at the scotch bright type wheels and pads. These come in many shapes and sizes and will conform to odd shapes better than most brushes. The draw back to them is that they will not be as aggressive as a brush and the cost is higher.

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