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85055 - 7-Inch Stainless Steel Detail Scratch Brush with Wood Handle

Packaging: 36 in a pack
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OVERVIEW

Precision Cleaning with the 3x7 Stainless Steel Wire Brush

For professionals and hobbyists alike, surface preparation and finishing are critical steps in any fabrication or repair project. The Advance 3x7 Row Stainless Steel Wire Brush is an essential tool designed to deliver precision cleaning power in a compact form factor. Unlike standard carbon steel brushes, this tool is outfitted with high-grade stainless steel bristles. This distinction is vital for anyone working with stainless steel or aluminum materials, as using a carbon steel brush can embed iron particles into the surface, leading to rust and contamination over time. This brush ensures your non-ferrous metals remain pure and corrosion-resistant after cleaning.

The brush features a classic "toothbrush" style design, measuring approximately 7 inches in overall length. This compact size makes it incredibly versatile, allowing users to reach into tight corners, narrow channels, and intricate machinery parts that larger brushes simply cannot access. The bristle configuration consists of 3 rows by 7 rows of stiff stainless wire. This density provides an aggressive scrubbing action concentrated in a small area, making it perfect for breaking up stubborn slag, removing heat tint from welds, or cleaning threads on bolts and fixtures.

Comfort and durability are at the forefront of this tool's design. The handle is crafted from sturdy wood, which offers several advantages over plastic alternatives. Wood provides a natural, textured grip that remains secure even when hands are gloved, sweaty, or oily. Furthermore, wood is more resistant to the high heat often found in welding environments; it won't melt or deform if momentarily placed near a hot workpiece. Whether you are prepping a surface for welding, cleaning up after a bead, or performing general maintenance, this 3x7 stainless steel wire brush is a reliable companion for your toolbox.

Common Applications

  • Weld Cleaning: Removing slag and spatter from TIG and MIG welds on stainless steel.
  • Surface Prep: Cleaning aluminum oxide before welding to ensure strong penetration.
  • Maintenance: Removing rust, paint, and dirt from small engine parts and threads.
  • Detailing: Cleaning in crevices and grooves where larger tools fail to reach.
Additional Information
Packaging Description:1 per each, 36 in a pack
Product:Metal Brush
Brush Material:Stainless
Size:Tooth Brush
Overall Length:7 Inches
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Handle Material:Wood
Row Configuration:3 x 7
Bristle Type:Stainless Steel Wire
Overall Length:7 Inches
brush-material:stainless
product:metal-brush
size:tooth-brush
packaging-description:1-per-each

INCLUDED

  • One (1) 3x7 Row Stainless Steel Wire Brush with Wood Handle

APPLICATIONS

  • Cleaning stainless steel welds to remove slag and heat discoloration.
  • Surface preparation on aluminum prior to welding to remove oxide layers.
  • Removing rust and corrosion from small metal parts and fasteners.
  • Cleaning threads, gears, and tight mechanical assemblies.
  • General maintenance and cleaning in automotive and industrial settings.

FAQ

You should use a stainless steel brush when working on stainless steel or aluminum to prevent contamination. Carbon steel brushes leave behind small iron particles that can cause the workpiece to rust (after-rust) or corrode.

This is a 'toothbrush' style scratch brush with an overall length of approximately 7 inches. The bristle area features a 3-row by 7-row configuration.

Many professionals prefer wood handles because they offer a better grip when hands are sweaty or oily, and they do not melt if they accidentally come into contact with hot surfaces.

Yes, stainless steel brushes are excellent for cleaning aluminum. They effectively remove the oxide layer without contaminating the base metal like a carbon steel brush would.

While it can remove rust, its small size (3x7 rows) makes it best suited for detail work, small parts, or tight spaces rather than large surface areas.

Keep the brush clean and dry. To avoid cross-contamination, do not use the same brush on carbon steel if you intend to use it on stainless steel or aluminum later. Label your brushes to keep them separate.

The '3x7' refers to the arrangement of the wire tufts. There are 3 rows of bristles in width and 7 rows in length, creating a small, rectangular scrubbing area.

Yes, it is a scratch brush designed to be abrasive. It will leave scratch marks on the surface, which is intended for cleaning and providing a mechanical bond profile, but it should not be used on polished surfaces where aesthetics are critical.

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