Features
- Compatible with X-LOCK angle grinders for quick, tool-free wheel changes (snap-on mount with release lever)
- Stringer-bead, knotted wire configuration suitable for narrow or confined areas
- Precision-balanced construction to minimize vibration during use
- Carbon-steel wire for general-purpose metal brushing and deburring
- Suitable for tasks such as deburring, bead weld prep, cleaning welds, and edge blending
- Stiff, narrow tufted faces for access into grooves and tight spaces
- Available in multiple wire types/materials for different applications (carbon steel, stainless, tempered/crimped)
Specifications
| Part Number | WBX408 |
| Diameter | 4.5 in |
| Arbor | X-LOCK |
| Max Rpm | 12,500 |
| Wire Gauge | 0.02 in |
| Brush Width | 4.5 in |
| Material | Carbon steel |
| Wire Type | Stringer-bead, knotted |
| Pack Quantity | 1 |
| Weight | 0.60 lb |
| Upc | 000346642476 |
| Regulatory | Prop 65 warning — may expose to chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm (see p65warnings.ca.gov) |
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X-LOCK 4.5 in wire wheel with stringer-bead knotted carbon-steel wire. Designed for use with X-LOCK small angle grinders for confined-area brushing tasks such as deburring, weld preparation, weld cleaning and edge blending. The wheel uses a snap-on X-LOCK arbor for tool-free mounting and release and is precision-balanced to reduce vibration.
Project Ideas
Business
On-Site Weld Prep and Cleanup Service
Offer mobile brushing/deburring for small fabrication shops, fence installers, and HVAC/duct pros. Use X-LOCK’s quick, tool-free changes to move fast between wheels and locations, cleaning beads, removing spatter, and edge-blending in confined areas. Bill per project or per linear foot of weld.
E-Commerce Brushed Metal Signage
Produce custom address plaques, logo signs, and wall art with a signature brushed finish. The stringer-bead wheel speeds deburring of cut edges and cleanup of weld-on standoffs. Sell via online marketplaces with tiered finishes (raw brushed, patina + brush, blackened + brush, clear-coated).
Reclaimed Metal Restoration
Specialize in restoring patio furniture, gates, railings, and garden art. The wheel removes rust/old coatings even in tight joints, preps surfaces for primer, and blends repairs. Package services as bronze/silver/gold levels (spot fixes to full strip/finish) for homeowners and property managers.
Fabrication Finishing Subcontractor
Partner with local welders to handle post-weld cleaning, deburring, and edge blending. Turn around parts quickly with X-LOCK changeovers and precision-balanced performance, freeing shops to focus on fabrication. Price per part, per batch, or per hour with rush options.
Tooling and Machinery Detailing
Offer cleaning and deburring of machine guards, brackets, and fabricated frames before paint or delivery. The knotted stringer-bead reaches grooves and corner welds, leaving a uniform brushed profile that improves coating adhesion. Target small OEMs and maintenance departments with service contracts.
Creative
Reclaimed-Steel Industrial Wall Art
Source scrap plate, chain, and gears; weld into abstract forms; use the stringer-bead knotted wheel to strip rust/paint, clean and blend welds, and add directional brushed textures. Its narrow face reaches inside grooves and around tight joints to create contrast between matte and polished areas.
Brushed Metal House Numbers and Signs
Cut numbers/letters from sheet steel or flat bar, then deburr edges and soften corners with the wheel. Apply a consistent linear or cross-hatched brush grain across faces and clean heat discoloration after tack-welding standoffs. Clear-coat for a durable, modern finish.
Modern Welded Planter Boxes
Fabricate Corten or mild-steel planters with crisp seams. Use the wheel to prep edges before welding, then clean beads and blend transitions afterward—especially in inside corners where the stringer-bead excels. Finish with a decorative brushed pattern or leave a controlled patina.
Upcycled Tool Decor and Racks
Turn old wrenches, sockets, and horseshoes into coat racks, key holders, and shelf brackets. The knotted wheel removes scale and rust in tight grooves and knurls, revealing bright metal while keeping the industrial character. Spot-weld components, clean beads, and seal.
Custom Fire Pit Shell with Textured Panels
Build a steel fire pit or BBQ surround. After welding panels, use the wheel to clean beads, knock off spatter, and create swirl or linear textures that catch firelight. The precision-balanced wheel minimizes vibration for consistent patterns across large faces.