That Craftsman motor Was really a steal. It’s just in time For Joe’s fiber wheel. Neat looking fits-all With the hook on the end What is that used for? Scratch an itch on your friend? I thought it was over- With Flitz-but instead- Out came the accent With ScoutCrafter red. Looking forward to the next polishing test project. Maybe on wood and brass? Thanks for the fun. 🤠
The fiber wheels are great, I have been using them for several years. Originally designed for deburring which they are great at. I have a Craftsman just like yours, I have buffing wheels on it. Nice restore, nice touch with the red.
I too finally ordered the fiber wheels and bushings. Thank you for the recommendation. Of course I couldn't just buy 2 bushings when I could get 10 for a few bucks more! It was great to meet you at Jacktown. Of course none of this would have been possible without ScoutCrafter, who brought many of us together.
I don't know why but I'm sort of reluctant to buy fiberwheels. Maybe it's time to take the plunge. I would definitely buy that Craftsman bench grinder tough!!
The wrench cleaned up very well. Good job. I love the touch of red paint in the makers mark. I have a double ended motor from a combination vertical belt/disc sander. I may get some fibre wheels to mount on that motor. Dave.
Immediately after Joe's Shop talked about these, I ordered some. They are fantastic for certain things - they are like a step between sandpaper and buffing. In metal restoration, I still start with a wire wheel unless it's soft like copper and brass. They do wear out pretty quick, but otherwise are great!
Great score on the Craftsman grinder; at a similar sale, I found a home-made grinding/polishing wheel set-up put together by an old gun collector using an electric motor from an old appliance and a century old cast iron device with a belt driven center pulley, poured bearings, oiling caps and a steel arbor with each end threaded for bolting on polishing or grinding wheels, and all bolted to heavy piece of wood, the kind you are hard-pressed to find in this day and age. I have my fiber wheels ready to mount. Thanks for the tip on the possible need for reducers in mounting the fiber wheels.
I have been using 3" 3M fiber wheels (Unitized) for about 25 years. They work great and for most tools leave a highly acceptable finish. I use mine on a 90° pneumatic die grinder, great for getting into odd spots. This wrench looks great!
Hey Magdad, I’ve been using these for a couple of years and wouldn’t be without them. I also have 180 and 320 on my machine but there are five different grades up tp 1000 grit available. I also have them to fit my 5” angle grinder and I tend to interchange those a fair bit but just leave the same two on the bench grinder as going from 180 to 320 to the buffer gives me a great result. I wear a respirator, not just a dust mask, as that nylon? gets turned into a very fine dust that really irritates my sinuses. Cheers Stuart 🇦🇺
357magdad. I can understand that but perhaps next time you use them do one side with with the 180 and then do half of the same side with the 320 and see how that goes. I believe these were invented by 3M but of course the quality coming out of China can be “questionable”. Don’t forget a decent mask. Cheers Stuart 🇦🇺
Been looking at fibre wheels for a while but just a bit reluctant as I like to buy in the UK. Not political just preferable. Thanks for another great video
She came out beautiful!!! A+ with the red enamel on the maker mark!!!! On a side note, your Flitz technique and video editing are getting sharper and much more professional (showcasing the tool) We guess that’s Chuck´s doing, tell him he is doing a good job ;)
Welcome to Joe's unofficial Fiber Wheel Converts club! He did us all a great favor for sure. Anyone wondering about these wheels should know they are well worth the money. Amazing buy on the Craftsman!
The fiber discs look cool! Thanks for bringing up the heat buildup in the material! I think this is similar to a scotch brite belt on my 2x72 do you agree? Also liked the enamel on the makers mark! Great video man, thank you! Cheers
Great video. Great deal on the grinder. I have similar belts for my grinder and find those belts are mostly surface conditioning and to really get at anything I need a cutting abrasive. They can leave a really interesting finish on a knife though.
That wrench probably needed a few passes with the angle grinder and an 80 grit then 120 grit flap disc before going to the fiber wheels. Nice result anyway. That Craftsman 1/3 hp bench grinder is super nice. Take care. 👍🏼
Nice clean and shine. I have the 180 grit but never tried the 320. It is more aggressive than they look so I made a few mistakes while learning to use.
Those fiber wheels did pretty great I’ll have to buy a couple sometime. The tool turned out really nice, and it didn’t look like it took that much effort on the grinder before those wheels gave it a nice shine. I wonder if they make a 600 grit wheel?
I'm not sure what other grits are available. I couldn't really tell the difference in finish between the 180 and 320. The dark grey wheel is made out of softer material.
The finish you got from just the fiber wheels is plenty good enough for a work tool...It is nicer looking when polished..If you could find some one to plasma cut out a bunch of those wrenches they would be nice for give away tools with a channel logo on them..Maybe make your own design for a wrench to sell since not many people need a spanner wrench
The fibre wheels don’t bring the metal to a mirror polish, but they make a mirror polish a lot easier if you use them before the cutting and polishing compounds. Wouldn’t be without them now.
Thanks Magdad! Great job. Gonna get some! Looking on the web and see many with price ranges across the board. Where is best place to get and what grits do you recommend?
Great job on the wrench. I have been using them for a while and I thought they wear out quickly. I got some 400 sanding belts and used them and then the fiber wheels. Then this one guy got me started using Flitz and that stuff is great ( not the liquid though). Where did you get those bushings? Thanks for sharing your video.
Is using a fiber wheel similar to using a Scotch bride pad? Im looking to make my polishing quicker than it currently is. And would you recommend it for something you don't want to change the temper of like a knife? Thanks!
Thanks for watching! I think you should give the fiber wheels a try! Another option is making your own scotch brite discs for your Dremel! ruclips.net/video/uCRZWntX01g/видео.html Any time you are working with hardened steel like a knife or a chisel, etc you need to be careful how hot you get the metal. I usually work without gloves on so I can feel the temp on the piece I'm working on. If it gets to hot to touch I stop and dunk it in water.
Watch the rpm ratings on the cheaper wheels. Most on Amazon are not rated for a 3450 grinder. I went with the Scotch Brite wheel which is rated for 6000rpm although much more expensive.
Good review,. It did give a good shine. I have a hi speed grinder 3600 RPM, should the wheel be used with a lower RMP? I am trying to make up my mind if I need a lower speed grinder I think I would like both.
For about a decade or so I've been referring to Fiber Wheels as "Hard Buffing Wheels" as a way to describe them to people, then last Autumn when fixing up my Grandfather's Old Vise and waiting for the paint to dry I looked up the vise online and found ScoutCrafter restoring the same vise and I ended up hanging out in the RUclips Tool Restoring Community.........Now I have to call them Fiber Wheels I guess so I don't get kicked out of the club.
When doing wire wheeling and stuff, do you wear a respirator? I generally don't when wire wheeling rust. Maybe I should. I definitely would if I used the fiber wheels.
Fibre wheels are great I’ve been using them for about eight years great forgetting a matte finish and the multitool came out great but the real star is there bench grinder for $5 what a bargain😀
I'm looking to remove scratches from steel and create a brushed steel look. Would these Fiber wheel discs do the job? Or would you recommend a metal wire wheel for this? Thanks
Thanks for watching! It really depends how deep the scratches are. If they are deep, you may have to sand the item before using something like the fiber wheel. My home made scotchbrite discs for the Dremel can give a nice satin finish.
I do have to criticize this video. Sorry. My criticism is that your Craftsman grinder only cost you $5!! I can't find them in my area for less than $50! Just had to tease you. Great video as always.
Thanks for watching! I'm not familiar with MDF or felt wheels. You can't squish the fiber wheels with your fingers. They are aggressive enough to throw sparks when in use.
Thanks for watching! Having used both wheels quite a bit now, I don't really find much difference in the finish they produce. I mostly use the wheel that gives me best access to the part I'm polishing.
@@357magdad also about how long did it last? i know that's subjective, but i'm curious how fast these things wear down. and now i'm trying to decide between the 2" and the 1". it would be a tight squeeze for the 2" to fit, but its only like $2 more, can't decide if its worth trying to force it on, even with that washer compression trick i saw it may be tricky.
Thanks for watching! I keep a cup of water handy for when I'm sanding or polishing an item that I want to preserve the temper on - like a screwdriver tip or a knife blade. I wasn't worried about the temper on this stamped steel wrench.
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Love Chuck's safety glasses...
Safety first!
That Craftsman motor
Was really a steal.
It’s just in time
For Joe’s fiber wheel.
Neat looking fits-all
With the hook on the end
What is that used for?
Scratch an itch on your friend?
I thought it was over-
With Flitz-but instead-
Out came the accent
With ScoutCrafter red.
Looking forward to the next polishing test project. Maybe on wood and brass? Thanks for the fun. 🤠
Love the poetry as always! I've got a couple more fiber wheel projects coming up, but they are all metal.
Nice to find a simple demonstration of what fibre wheels do. Thanks 😊
Thanks for watching! I'm glad my video was helpful!
The fiber wheels are great, I have been using them for several years. Originally designed for deburring which they are great at. I have a Craftsman just like yours, I have buffing wheels on it. Nice restore, nice touch with the red.
Thanks! The maker's mark was stamped very deeply, I thought it would be a good candidate for some paint!
I too finally ordered the fiber wheels and bushings. Thank you for the recommendation. Of course I couldn't just buy 2 bushings when I could get 10 for a few bucks more! It was great to meet you at Jacktown. Of course none of this would have been possible without ScoutCrafter, who brought many of us together.
ScoutCrafter is a force of nature! Good luck with the fiber wheels James!
I don't know why but I'm sort of reluctant to buy fiberwheels. Maybe it's time to take the plunge. I would definitely buy that Craftsman bench grinder tough!!
Thanks Alex! I couldn't get the $5 out of my wallet quick enough!
The wrench cleaned up very well. Good job. I love the touch of red paint in the makers mark.
I have a double ended motor from a combination vertical belt/disc sander. I may get some fibre wheels to mount on that motor.
Dave.
Thanks! The maker's mark was nice and deep, so adding a little color was easy.
Immediately after Joe's Shop talked about these, I ordered some. They are fantastic for certain things - they are like a step between sandpaper and buffing. In metal restoration, I still start with a wire wheel unless it's soft like copper and brass. They do wear out pretty quick, but otherwise are great!
Thanks Marc! I'll be experimenting with these a bunch!
Great finish for first time using them, I would try some but I already have 3 bench grinders, 6 different wheels.....
Thanks!
Great score on the Craftsman grinder; at a similar sale, I found a home-made grinding/polishing wheel set-up put together by an old gun collector using an electric motor from an old appliance and a century old cast iron device with a belt driven center pulley, poured bearings, oiling caps and a steel arbor with each end threaded for bolting on polishing or grinding wheels, and all bolted to heavy piece of wood, the kind you are hard-pressed to find in this day and age. I have my fiber wheels ready to mount. Thanks for the tip on the possible need for reducers in mounting the fiber wheels.
Sounds like you made a nice find!
I'm going to have to get one....how is it on the Air particulates?.....Great Vid and Nice work on the Sargent :]
I don't think it is any worse than the wire wheel or belt sander. I always wear a dust mask even when hand sanding.
Great restoration glad see Chuck in his supervisory position
Chuck is definitely management material!
The fiber wheel is a definite must have. The old wrench looks great
A guy can clean up a lot of tools with a 6" bench grinder fitted with a wire wheel and a fiber wheel.
I have been using 3" 3M fiber wheels (Unitized) for about 25 years. They work great and for most tools leave a highly acceptable finish. I use mine on a 90° pneumatic die grinder, great for getting into odd spots. This wrench looks great!
I've been wanting to try these for a while, but I was waiting to find a second grinder for them.
Nicely done. Welcome to the fiber wheel club!
Thanks Ben! I've been wanting to join the club for a while, but I was waiting to find another grinder to put them on.
Hey Magdad, I’ve been using these for a couple of years and wouldn’t be without them. I also have 180 and 320 on my machine but there are five different grades up tp 1000 grit available. I also have them to fit my 5” angle grinder and I tend to interchange those a fair bit but just leave the same two on the bench grinder as going from 180 to 320 to the buffer gives me a great result. I wear a respirator, not just a dust mask, as that nylon? gets turned into a very fine dust that really irritates my sinuses. Cheers Stuart 🇦🇺
I found it difficult to tell a difference in the finish the two wheels produced. The darker grey wheel is definitely made of softer stuff.
357magdad. I can understand that but perhaps next time you use them do one side with with the 180 and then do half of the same side with the 320 and see how that goes. I believe these were invented by 3M but of course the quality coming out of China can be “questionable”.
Don’t forget a decent mask. Cheers Stuart 🇦🇺
Been looking at fibre wheels for a while but just a bit reluctant as I like to buy in the UK.
Not political just preferable.
Thanks for another great video
I know what you mean Gordon. I feel like I balanced things out by finding an old used US made grinder to run them on.
Go for it Gordon you will be glad you did 👍
I like that finish, almost like a factory brushed finish 👍🏼😎
Thanks! I"m not sure there's much difference in the finish between the two wheels. The darker grey wheel is definitely made of softer material.
Very nice, a little splash of red always makes a cleaned up tool pop!
Thanks Lila! The fiber wheels come in handy!
She came out beautiful!!! A+ with the red enamel on the maker mark!!!! On a side note, your Flitz technique and video editing are getting sharper and much more professional (showcasing the tool) We guess that’s Chuck´s doing, tell him he is doing a good job ;)
Thanks! Chuck is definitely a good supervisor!
Welcome to Joe's unofficial Fiber Wheel Converts club! He did us all a great favor for sure. Anyone wondering about these wheels should know they are well worth the money. Amazing buy on the Craftsman!
Thanks Lee! Joe did not lead us astray!
The fiber discs look cool! Thanks for bringing up the heat buildup in the material! I think this is similar to a scotch brite belt on my 2x72 do you agree? Also liked the enamel on the makers mark! Great video man, thank you! Cheers
Probably similar to a scotchbrite belt. The metal got hot, but not ruin the temper hot.
Great video. Great deal on the grinder. I have similar belts for my grinder and find those belts are mostly surface conditioning and to really get at anything I need a cutting abrasive. They can leave a really interesting finish on a knife though.
Thanks A Dude! I'm still getting used to what I can do with these wheels.
That wrench probably needed a few passes with the angle grinder and an 80 grit then 120 grit flap disc before going to the fiber wheels. Nice result anyway. That Craftsman 1/3 hp bench grinder is super nice. Take care. 👍🏼
Thanks for watching David!
Amazing deal on that bench grinder!!
Thanks James! Hard to beat for $5!
Great looking Sergeant wrench! 👍
Thanks Robert!
Nice little project. Thanks for testing the fiber wheels. I'll order some.
Joe's Shop is the one who made the fiber wheels famous! China should send him a royalty!
Just got Fiber wheels today. Thanks for video Magdad
I hope they work well for you!
Finally went and bought these. Loving them Magdad.
I'm glad you like them! I don't use the fiber wheel as much now that I have those conditioning belts for my 1X30.
Lol...i love Chuck's safety goggles. Cheers
Thanks Joe! Thanks for turning us all on to the fiber wheels!
Nice clean and shine. I have the 180 grit but never tried the 320. It is more aggressive than they look so I made a few mistakes while learning to use.
Thanks John! So far I can't tell much difference in the finish between the two wheels. The darker grey wheel is definitely made of softer material.
Those fiber wheels did pretty great I’ll have to buy a couple sometime. The tool turned out really nice, and it didn’t look like it took that much effort on the grinder before those wheels gave it a nice shine. I wonder if they make a 600 grit wheel?
I'm not sure what other grits are available. I couldn't really tell the difference in finish between the 180 and 320. The dark grey wheel is made out of softer material.
The finish you got from just the fiber wheels is plenty good enough for a work tool...It is nicer looking when polished..If you could find some one to plasma cut out a bunch of those wrenches they would be nice for give away tools with a channel logo on them..Maybe make your own design for a wrench to sell since not many people need a spanner wrench
I've been thinking about a 357magdad item. I was hoping to come up with something I could make in my shop.
Nice highlights in Scoutcrafter Red. Very nice job!
Thanks!
THat was a helpful review! Thanks for sharing this Magdad.
Joe's Shop turned us all onto a great product!
heck,got the same grinder,,never knew you could remove the guards....thanks
You want to leave the guards in place if you're using the grinding stone wheel, but you don't really need them for the wire or fiber wheels.
The fibre wheels don’t bring the metal to a mirror polish, but they make a mirror polish a lot easier if you use them before the cutting and polishing compounds. Wouldn’t be without them now.
Thanks Shed Man!
Thanks Magdad! Great job. Gonna get some! Looking on the web and see many with price ranges across the board. Where is best place to get and what grits do you recommend?
Thanks for watching! I got mine on Amazon. I put screenshots of the Amazon pages at the end of the video.
357magdad Duhh. Thanks. Maybe I should watch the last few seconds of vids!
Those wheels work amazing!
I'm looking forward to giving them a workout!
Great job on the wrench. I have been using them for a while and I thought they wear out quickly. I got some 400 sanding belts and used them and then the fiber wheels. Then this one guy got me started using Flitz and that stuff is great ( not the liquid though). Where did you get those bushings?
Thanks for sharing your video.
Thanks Jack. I got everything from Amazon. I included screenshots of the pages at the end of the video.
Hey thanks!
Is using a fiber wheel similar to using a Scotch bride pad? Im looking to make my polishing quicker than it currently is. And would you recommend it for something you don't want to change the temper of like a knife?
Thanks!
Thanks for watching! I think you should give the fiber wheels a try!
Another option is making your own scotch brite discs for your Dremel!
ruclips.net/video/uCRZWntX01g/видео.html
Any time you are working with hardened steel like a knife or a chisel, etc you need to be careful how hot you get the metal. I usually work without gloves on so I can feel the temp on the piece I'm working on. If it gets to hot to touch I stop and dunk it in water.
@@357magdad Thanks for your response. I'm trying to step up my polishing game. It takes me a little too long to do it by hand now.
Nicely done Bud!!☺
Thanks RoadKing!
Fiber wheels are great. I use mine all the time. Great job on the bike wrench.
Thanks Civicboomer! I'm still experimenting with how I can best use them.
Watch the rpm ratings on the cheaper wheels. Most on Amazon are not rated for a 3450 grinder. I went with the Scotch Brite wheel which is rated for 6000rpm although much more expensive.
Thanks for watching Steven. A bunch of us are using these wheels on grinders and have had good results.
Good review,. It did give a good shine. I have a hi speed grinder 3600 RPM, should the wheel be used with a lower RMP? I am trying to make up my mind if I need a lower speed grinder I think I would like both.
I have them on a 3450 rpm grinder. A buffing machine runs slower and usually has longer shafts which would be handy.
The Flitz took it over the top! A perfect finish, just this side of an unrealistic Mirror Finish. Cheers! ...Newk from Kentucky
Thank Newk!
Great job as always! Thanks for the info. I’ve got to get me some!
Thanks wayne! I'm still getting used to their capabilities.
Works great for cleaning up screw and bolt heads when they are rusty. Much easier then using a wire wheel.
Thanks Tom!
Those Fiber wheels are a real game changer! On most metals they work fantastic! =D
Thanks ScoutCrafter! I'm still getting used to how to them.
Thanks for the fiber optics! Looks great, good tip.
Thanks Larry!
Nice review MagDad, love those wheels 👍 😊
Thanks Sparky!
For about a decade or so I've been referring to Fiber Wheels as "Hard Buffing Wheels" as a way to describe them to people, then last Autumn when fixing up my Grandfather's Old Vise and waiting for the paint to dry I looked up the vise online and found ScoutCrafter restoring the same vise and I ended up hanging out in the RUclips Tool Restoring Community.........Now I have to call them Fiber Wheels I guess so I don't get kicked out of the club.
You gotta know the lingo, or ScoutCrafter will take back your membership pin!
Good info, I need to start using these....really would like to find a $5 grinder, have you seen what those things go for on EBay?
I was tempted to resell mine, but I needed to try those fiber wheels!
When doing wire wheeling and stuff, do you wear a respirator? I generally don't when wire wheeling rust. Maybe I should. I definitely would if I used the fiber wheels.
I always wear a mask and a face shield.
Is Chuck developing an attitude? It's quite common for inanimate sidekicks.
Chuck has a one track mind about the Flitz!
Fibre wheels are great I’ve been using them for about eight years great forgetting a matte finish and the multitool came out great but the real star is there bench grinder for $5 what a bargain😀
I've been wanting to try the fiber wheels for a while. I was waiting to find a second grinder - I'm glad I waited!
I bet you are five dollars is an absolute steal looks really well-made
@@tooladdict7463 I was a little shocked when the guy said he only wanted $5!
That turned great for what it is where get the fiber wheels
Thanks Larry. I show the Amazon pages at the end of the video.
I'm looking to remove scratches from steel and create a brushed steel look. Would these Fiber wheel discs do the job? Or would you recommend a metal wire wheel for this? Thanks
Thanks for watching! It really depends how deep the scratches are. If they are deep, you may have to sand the item before using something like the fiber wheel. My home made scotchbrite discs for the Dremel can give a nice satin finish.
Good stuff
Thanks!
I need to find another grinder and get a pair of the fiber wheels.
I've had good success with the fiber wheels!
Are you dipping the wrench into water to make sure it doesn't get too hot and ruin its temper?
It got hot, but not that hot. Probably about as hot as a buffing wheel would get it.
I do have to criticize this video. Sorry. My criticism is that your Craftsman grinder only cost you $5!! I can't find them in my area for less than $50! Just had to tease you. Great video as always.
I've had some good luck this year at the sales!
Do you use fiber wheels as a replacement for the sanding on the belt sander or as a separate step after?
Thanks for watching! I've been sanding down to about 320 then using the fiber wheel.
Good review. I just ordered a pair. Too bad you can only get them from China...
3M makes something similar for 10X the price.
Are these softer than Mdf wheels? Kinda like felt wheels?
Thanks for watching! I'm not familiar with MDF or felt wheels. You can't squish the fiber wheels with your fingers. They are aggressive enough to throw sparks when in use.
@@357magdad thanks for the responses 👌 that answered my following question 🙏
maybe its just me, but it looked like the 180grit did a better job with less scratches than the 320. unless those lines are from the wire wheel.
Thanks for watching! Having used both wheels quite a bit now, I don't really find much difference in the finish they produce. I mostly use the wheel that gives me best access to the part I'm polishing.
@@357magdad thanks that helps. the 180 i'm looking at has the arbor hole the right size. did you notice if one wears faster than the other?
@@mikesavad I think they wear about the same.
@@357magdad also about how long did it last? i know that's subjective, but i'm curious how fast these things wear down. and now i'm trying to decide between the 2" and the 1". it would be a tight squeeze for the 2" to fit, but its only like $2 more, can't decide if its worth trying to force it on, even with that washer compression trick i saw it may be tricky.
@@mikesavad I'm still using the first ones I bought.
Is that safety tape on the new grinder cord?
The cord was damaged, so I had to remove a section. What you're seeing is shrink tube.
Well, if you decide to sell it, let me know!
Welcome to the dark side of RUclips and fiber wheels😁😁
Thanks! I'm still experimenting with them!
I’ll have to try these one day
I gotta get some more miles on mine before I can decide how "worth it" they are.
👍🏻👍🏻
Nice cleanup. Looking forward to more fiber wheel cleanups.
Thanks Frank! I got two more fiber wheel projects coming soon!
Need to refurbish the old grinder!!
I repaired the damaged cord - that's as "refurbished" as it's gonna get!
@@357magdad Right on!
What a score on that grinder. Those fiber wheels are fantastic, just them alone is good enough for me who only cares about user tools.
Thanks Pat! I was ready to pay way more for that grinder. When the guy said $5, I didn't haggle!
Keep a light oil coat on the wrench!
I like to use Johnson's paste wax.
Water Quench bucket
Thanks for watching! I keep a cup of water handy for when I'm sanding or polishing an item that I want to preserve the temper on - like a screwdriver tip or a knife blade. I wasn't worried about the temper on this stamped steel wrench.
@@357magdad ahhhh gotcha!