Features
- Firm mandrel type
- Compatible with Quick-Change™ discs
- 1/4 in shank
- Rated up to 20,000 RPM
- Supplied as one mandrel
- Constructed from quality raw materials
Specifications
| Wheel Diameter | 3 in |
| Shank Size | 1/4 in |
| Maximum Rpm | 20000 rpm |
| Series | QRC |
| Type | Firm |
| Suitable For Use With | Quick-Change™ Disc |
| Upc | 885911174732 |
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3-inch firm quick-change (QRC) mandrel designed for use with quick-change abrasive discs. It has a 1/4-inch shank and is rated for use up to 20,000 RPM. Supplied as a single mandrel.
Project Ideas
Business
Mobile Weld Cleanup & Blending
Offer on-site weld spatter removal, edge blending, and surface prep for fabricators, gates, and railings. The quick-change mandrel speeds grit swaps, boosting productivity and margins; bill by the hour or per seam length.
Stainless Appliance & Fixture Re-Graining
Restore brushed finishes on refrigerators, hoods, counters, and elevator panels. Use progressively finer discs to re-establish directional grain and finish with a protectant. Market to homeowners, restaurants, and property managers.
Moto/Bicycle Part Detailing
Refinish and rejuvenate levers, brackets, rearsets, and small aluminum or steel components. Offer tiered packages for scuff removal, brushing, and polishing, with quick turnaround enabled by rapid disc changes.
Custom Engine-Turned Product Line
Produce instrument panels, desk nameplates, bar coasters, and backsplash tiles with engine-turned patterns. Use jigs for consistent spacing and the firm 3 in. mandrel for flat, crisp swirls. Sell via Etsy and local boutiques.
Creative
Engine-Turned Metal Art Panels
Create mesmerizing swirl patterns (engine turning) on aluminum or stainless panels. The 3 in. firm QRC mandrel keeps discs flat for crisp, even rosettes, and the quick-change hub lets you switch grits and Scotch-Brite style discs fast. Finish with a clear coat for wall art, coasters, or desk plates.
Satin-Finished Jewelry & Charms
Produce consistent satin and brushed textures on copper, brass, or aluminum pendants and earrings. Use the firm mandrel with fine abrasive and surface conditioning discs to bevel edges, deburr, and apply directional grain patterns before patina and sealant.
Resin/Wood Coasters with Polished Edges
Flush and polish resin to wood on small coasters and plaques. Step through grit levels using quick-change discs, then switch to non-woven polishing discs for a glassy edge finish that highlights resin transparency and wood figure.
Sculpted Steel Rose Finishing
After cutting and forming petals, blend welds, soften edges, and add texture with surface conditioning discs. The 3 in. size excels at tight contours, giving each petal a hand-finished sheen before heat coloring and wax.