Rocaris 10 Pack Flap Wheel, 120 Grit for Rotary Tools，1/8 inch Shank (32X10X3)

Comparing one of these to some others including name brands, the quality isnt as good. Just looking at them you can see the difference, but they still can do the job. They do seem to wear a bit faster though, but the price is pretty good and if you dont mind changing them out every so often, then they are still a good value.

Currently working on refinishing some metal baseboard radiators that were looking tired and rusty. I used these in my Dremel to get at areas a palm sander couldnt get to as well as to focus in on particularly rusty spots as well as decades old paint blobs. Definitely sped up the process and reduced the pre-sanding time as I prepared the parts for new paint. Exactly what I was expecting.

Using my rotary tool, I gave it a test on some scrap wood (see photo) and it bit right in. I was able to cut a groove in seconds. So, it seems to me to be a bit more aggressive than 120 grit. I took off a star for this apparent inconsistency. Otherwise, these are a great addition to my rotary set. Better yet, Im throwing a few in my drill bag because I see them being helpful when I do something like deck building. There always seems to be a time you need to take off a little of a bad cut or find a way to get around a proud obstruction. These should do well for that purpose. I did not try it on metal. I see no reason that it wouldnt also take off rust as advertised because these have some serious bite to them.

DESCRIPTION: This is a set of ten abrasive flap wheels, intended for use in hand-held motor tools such as a Dremel brand. The dimensions are 32mm (overall diameter) x 10mm (width of individual flaps) x 3mm (shaft diameter). --------------- POTENTIAL USAGE: I used this product as intended, in a hand-held Dremel tool. It worked as expected on wood and metal surfaces. As with any powered abrasive tool, it sheds a lot of specks of abrasive, so proper personal protection is essential for safety. I generally work under a plastic shield, but I removed the shield for the staged photo. The 1/8 (3mm) shaft also fits in a stationary drill press for constant medium-speed use. This worked well for smoothing edges of wood pieces. The shaft also fits in a portable cordless screwdriver for slow or variable-speed use, and would work well for irregular surfaces such as automotive panels, deburring pipes, or in locations without AC power. Since these tools are reversible, it is important to be sure the flap wheel is turning in the correct direction (as if you were tightening a screw). --------------- MY USAGE: I primarily use these for polishing and brightening the wheels of model train locomotives. These wheels must be kept spotless as they provide the electrical connection to the locomotive. While holding the locomotive in a cradle (see photo) I could easily address the wheel surfaces using a light touch. I had previously used a little wire brush wheel for this purpose, but that was a bit too aggressive for this use. --------------- Note the online listing for this product specifies 120 grit in the description, but 80 grit in the illustration; so not sure which is correct.

I havent used many flap wheels but I know they can be pretty aggressive and these definitely are. Keep that in mind when using them. I know not to expect delicacy when using a flap wheel so I only have used them for major removal of wood or Ive also used them to remove rust from metal in order to get down to a better finish. I took the advice thats in the listing and soaked the flap wheel for a couple minutes before using it, then blotted off the extra water and let it spin for a bit before using. Of course stuff is flying everywhere so make sure to where eye protection and grubby work clothes when using these. Try to stay out of the line of spin too in order to avoid the worst of the stuff flying everywhere. That being said, I found this flap wheel to work about like I expected. It takes a good deal of material away rather quickly. As far as durability they seemed to last about as long as I would expect when it comes to a sanding product. Its possible that more expensive name brand wheels would hold up longer but these didnt just quickly give out either. I think it works out in my favor when it comes to duration vs. price. Im happy to keep using these whenever I need a flap wheel for my dremel projects. I dont think theres too much more to say. Best luck. ~Cheers!

DESCRIPTION: This is a set of ten abrasive flap wheels, intended for use in hand-held motor tools such as a Dremel brand. The dimensions are 32mm (overall diameter) x 10mm (width of individual flaps) x 3mm (shaft diameter). --------------- POTENTIAL USAGE: I used this product as intended, in a hand-held Dremel tool. It worked as expected on wood and metal surfaces. As with any powered abrasive tool, it sheds a lot of specks of abrasive, so proper personal protection is essential for safety. I generally work under a plastic shield, but I removed the shield for the staged photo. The 1/8 (3mm) shaft also fits in a stationary drill press for constant medium-speed use. This worked well for smoothing edges of wood pieces. The shaft also fits in a portable cordless screwdriver for slow or variable-speed use, and would work well for irregular surfaces such as automotive panels, deburring pipes, or in locations without AC power. Since these tools are reversible, it is important to be sure the flap wheel is turning in the correct direction (as if you were tightening a screw). --------------- MY USAGE: I primarily use these for polishing and brightening the wheels of model train locomotives. These wheels must be kept spotless as they provide the electrical connection to the locomotive. While holding the locomotive in a cradle (see photo) I could easily address the wheel surfaces using a light touch. I had previously used a little wire brush wheel for this purpose, but that was a bit too aggressive for this use. --------------- Note the online listing for this product specifies 120 grit in the description, but 80 grit in the illustration; so not sure which is correct.

I find that these Rotary Flap Wheels are useful for smoothing the edges of hard plastic and metals. They are easy to use. They will last longer and do a better job grinding if you wet them down before use. Be sure to wear safety glasses because little bits of the material being ground, bits of sand, and water, will twirl off the rotating wheel.

The flapwheels are not marked and the grit is more like 60 and not 120. It damaged my work surface.

Working on a project with live edges and needed flap type disks. Fits perfectly in my rotary tool and allowed me to sand down the live edge without losing its natural beauty. A flat sanding disk wouldn’t have been able to handle the contour surfaces without removing excessive material. Overall excellent product and great addition to my rotary tool set.

Nice sanding wheels for guitar making. There are many curves that are easier to manage using these. Perfect for small projects and strong.