Craftsman 572.6112 - Manual (Page 17)

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Wire Brushes
Never use wire brushes at
speeds greater than
15,000 rpm. Refer to Speed Settings
(pages 10-12) for proper tool and setting.
Three different shapes
of wire brushes are
available in three
different materials:
stainless steel, brass
and carbon wire.
Stainless steel brushes perform well on
pewter, aluminum, stainless steel and other
metals, without leaving rust. Brass brushes
are non-sparking and softer than steel,
making them good for use on soft metals
like gold, copper and brass. Carbon wire
brushes are good for general purpose
cleaning.
Tungsten Carbide Cutters
Tungsten carbide cutters
are long-lived cutters for
use on hardened steel, fired
ceramics and other very hard materials.
They can be used for engraving on tools and
garden equipment.
High Speed Cutters
High speed cutters are
used in carving, cutting
and slotting wood, plastics
and soft metals (such as aluminum, copper
and brass). Made of high quality steel.
Engraving Cutters
Engraving cutters come in
a wide variety of sizes and
shapes and are used for intricate work on
ceramics (greenware), wood carvings,
jewelry and scrimshaw. They are often used
in making complicated printed circuit boards.
They should not be used on steel and very
hard materials, but are good for use on
wood, plastic and soft metals.
Structured Tooth Tungsten Carbide Cutters
These cutters feature fast cutting needle-
sharp teeth for greater material removal with
minimum loading. Use on fiberglass, wood,
plastic, epoxy and rubber.
Bristle Brushes
Bristle brushes are
used for cleaning tools
on silverware, jewelry and antiques. The
three shapes make it possible to get into
tight corners and other difficult spaces. They
can be used with polishing compound for
faster cleaning or polishing.
CAUTION
!
Brushing Pressure
•. The tips of a wire brush do the work.
Operate the brush with the lightest
pressure so only the tips of the wires
come in contact with the work surface.
•. If heavier pressure is used, the wires will
become overstressed, resulting in a
wiping action. If this continues, the life of
the brush will be shortened by fatigue.
•. Apply the brush to the work surface so
the majority of the brush face makes full
contact. Applying the edge or side of the
brush to the work surface will result in
wire breakage and shortened brush life.
Aluminum Oxide Abrasive
Wheels
Used to remove paint, deburr
metal, polish stainless steel
and other metals. Available in
medium grit.
Grinding Wheel
Used for deburring, removing rust,
and general purpose grinding.
Use with Mandrel.
1/8" shank
1/8" shank
1/8" shank
1/8" shank
1/8" shank
3/32" shank
1/8" shank
ACCESSORIES (CONTINUED)