Help IDing a bench grinder wheel?

[rpeter46]

I'm looking for a little assistance IDing a wheel that came as part of an auction lot. I would guess that it is for cleaning/polishing (perhaps aluminum?). It is a 6" diameter on a 1/2" shaft. On the inside it says "6000msfs SB made in USA". Any help would be appreciated. Thx.

Paul

 

[1982fxr]

Pic?

 

[Bcom]

Wheres the pic? Doesnt show up. 6000msfs means 6000 maximum safe free speed. Would have to see a pic of the wheel to identify the SB

 

[WWheeler]

The pic is hotlinked to google photos which is why we can't see it. Hotlinking an image is seen as stealing bandwidth and sites have code to stop it - so only someone who has the temp cookie on their device (like the person who posted it) can see it but no one else can. That's why if you want to post an image you need to save the pic to your device first then use the 'attach' image feature or upload it to an image host, which is what they are for.

Anywho, this is the photo the OP has that is not showing up:

Looks sort of like a nylon bristle wheel, but I can't really tell from the photo, but perhaps someone else can.

 

[Bcom]

Seeing how its just a light duty bristle,its probably used for buffing or deburring. The SB may stand for Scotch Brite. They make alot of types of wheels. May be used for leather or other types of soft material? Just a guess

 

[bluebolt]

Sears used to have a Tampico Fiber wheel like that it's in the 1966 Craftsman catalog. A brief description of Tampico wheels from Google. Tampico fiber apparently comes from a Mexican plant.


"Tampico Fibre Sisal Polishing Wheels

With the aid of our broad advantageous expertise, we are instrumental in supplying and trading Tampico-Fibre. Our offered products are used for dusting of metallic surfaces after polishing due to their soft yet strong fibres and long life functionality aspects. With the procurement being done from highly renowned vendors, these products are fabricated by utilising finest quality Mexican fibre and progressive technology"

 

[rpeter46]

WWheeler- thank you for the assistance and explanation. I tried to upload and attach from it's saved location on my laptop. However, it met with no success. I will figure it out...

 

[rpeter46]

Seeing how its just a light duty bristle,its probably used for buffing or deburring. The SB may stand for Scotch Brite. They make alot of types of wheels. May be used for leather or other types of soft material? Just a guess

Thank you. I'm just trying to figure out the correct application. Leather maybe you think? The color of debris on the wheels looks a little like it was used on aluminum to me. I couldn't think of a manufacturer other than South Bend that was even close.

Not interested in resale. I am getting ready to polish some stainless steel rubrail for my Chris Craft. Was just wondering if this was for buffing aluminum or stainless..

 

[rpeter46]

Sears used to have a Tampico Fiber wheel like that it's in the 1966 Craftsman catalog. A brief description of Tampico wheels from Google. Tampico fiber apparently comes from a Mexican plant.


"Tampico Fibre Sisal Polishing Wheels

With the aid of our broad advantageous expertise, we are instrumental in supplying and trading Tampico-Fibre. Our offered products are used for dusting of metallic surfaces after polishing due to their soft yet strong fibres and long life functionality aspects. With the procurement being done from highly renowned vendors, these products are fabricated by utilising finest quality Mexican fibre and progressive technology"

Bluebolt - thanks. I've looked for a picture of the Tampico Fibre wheels, but haven't found one to compare. So it's for light cleaning of polished metal parts?