Scotch Brite pads on an arbor

[Bill Antonacchio]

Does anyone know where I can find Scotch-Brite pads that are attached to an arbor and can be used on a drill press?

It is not an easy thing to find, Lowe's does not have it, at least not the one near me.

I am looking to use it to clean up some handles from an old lathe and was told they work well but can't seem to find them.

[Scott Holmes]

Why not just glue the scotch brite pads to a shop made holder/spindle/disk what ever you want?

[Tim Self]

Try the auto parts store. Scotch lock I believe is the nomenclature. Also comes in sandpaper style.

[Ed Peters]

They use a special adaptor that mounts in your tool so that they can be changed with about a quarter turn. Check out the 3m website for available products and distributors in your area.

Ed

[Keith Outten]

I have used the square Scotchbrite pads, cut circles, make a hole in the center and put three or four together on an arbor. You have an instant Scotchbrite wheel that you can use in your drill press, air grinder, etc. Save the scraps for hand sanding/polishing.
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[Bill Antonacchio]

Thanks for all the replies. I will try to find and try to make, in reverse order and see what happens. Anything is better than hand rubbing all those handles, thats for sure.

[Neal Clayton]

Try the auto parts store. Scotch lock I believe is the nomenclature. Also comes in sandpaper style.

yep, auto zone has em.

if you have a dremel they'll fit in one of those too.