Value Collection 399-0229 Finishing Stick Fine Grade

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 399-0229 is a round aluminum oxide toolroom finishing stick designed for fine-grade honing, deburring, and surface finishing of metal parts and tooling. At 4 inches long and 1/2 inch in diameter, it fits comfortably in hand for controlled manual work on tight tolerances, die cavities, mold surfaces, and precision machined components. The aluminum oxide abrasive delivers consistent cutting action on hardened steel and other ferrous metals. Weighing 0.1 pounds, it is lightweight enough for extended detail work without fatigue. Machinists, toolmakers, and die grinders reach for this type of stick when power tools cannot access a surface or when finish control is critical.

This finishing stick is suited for toolroom and maintenance shop environments where hand stoning of molds, dies, punches, and machined bores is routine. It works on flat, curved, and contoured surfaces where a flat bench stone would not conform to the geometry. Typical applications include removing burrs from drilled or reamed holes, blending machined surfaces, and pre-polishing die cavities before final polish. The round profile allows it to work inside radii and along grooves that rectangular sticks cannot reach.

Key Features

• Aluminum oxide abrasive material for consistent cutting on ferrous and hardened metals
• Fine grade for finish honing and surface blending rather than aggressive stock removal
• Round profile accesses grooves, bores, and inside radii
• 4-inch length provides control for detailed hand stoning work
• Gray color for easy identification among mixed abrasive stick sets
• Lightweight at 0.1 pounds for extended use without fatigue

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose toolroom finishing stick suitable for hand honing applications on metal tooling, dies, molds, and precision machined components where fine-grade aluminum oxide abrasive is appropriate.

Installation Notes

This stick is used by hand without power equipment. Secure the workpiece in a vise or fixture before stoning to maintain consistent pressure and stroke direction. Use a light cutting fluid or honing oil when working on hardened steel to extend abrasive life and improve finish quality. Inspect the stick periodically for uneven wear and replace when the abrasive surface is no longer cutting uniformly.