Polishing & Finishing
Polishing and finishing tools for jewellery: rotary wire, bristle and cup brushes, cotton, cloth and felt buffs, lathe brushes, stainless steel tumbling shot, burnishers and bezel pushers, and ring clamps and holders. Free UK delivery.
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Mounted Ball-Shaped Cotton Buff Polishing Wheels, 3/32 inch Shank, for Rotary Tools -
Premium Wood Ring Holder Hand Clamp with Metal Hinged Spring, 7-3/4″ Wooden Grinding/ Polishing Handle, Lightweight Jewellery Making Hand Tool -
Stainless Steel Wire Wheel Brushes, Single Row, for Rotary Tools & Jewellery -
Mounted Wheel Brush, Extra-Soft Bristle, Stainless Steel Centre, 3/32 inch Shank, for Rotary Tools -
Nylon Head Bezel Pusher and Burnisher, 4 Inch, Non-Marring Round Head on a Hardwood Handle, for Stone Setting -
Brass Head Bezel Pusher and Burnisher, 4 Inch, Non-Marring Round Head on a Hardwood Handle, for Stone Setting -
2 x Orange Plastic Centre Lathe Brush with Stiff Black Bristles, 65 mm Diameter, 2 Piece -
2 x Red Plastic Centre Lathe Brush with Stiff Black Bristle, 72 mm Diameter, 2 Piece -
Straight Jewellery Making Burnisher Tool, 2" Blade, Bezel, Beads and Stone setting, Burnishing -
Wooden Handle Steel Wire Brush, 9 Inch Rust Cleaning Tool with 8x18 Rows Steel Bristles for Metal Cleaning -
Yellow Cloth Polishing Wheel Buffing Pad, 25 mm, 2.35 mm Mandrel, for Rotary Tools -
Mounted Wheel Bristle Brush, Black, Stiff, 3/32 inch Shank, for Rotary Tools -
Bristle Cup Brushes for Rotary Tools, Stiff Bristle, 3/32 inch Shank -
Brass Wire Wheel Brushes, Single Row, 3-Pack, 6 mm Shank, 25 mm Diameter, for Rotary Tools -
7" Wood Ring Mandrel, Tapered Jewellery Ring Holder Stick for Polishing and Grinding -
Ring Holding Polishing Pliers with Leather Jaws, Stainless Steel, 15 cm, for Jewellery Filing Making and Crafts -
Professional Polishing Gizmo Premium Wood Tool for Jewellery Making, Cleaning, Polishing, Repairing -
2 x Lathe Brush with Blue Plastic Centre, Stiff Black Bristle for Cleaning and Polishing Jewellery, 80 mm Diameter, 2 Piece -
13 Assorted Felt Mini Buffs Bobs, Hobby Crafts Jewellery Design & Repair Tools with Storage Case -
Professional Jewellery Burnishing Tool Set, Straight and Curved Blade Burnishers, Bezel Setting Chisels -
Round and Cone Head Teflon Mallet with Wooden Handle, Jewellery & Crafts Forming, Repousse and Shaping -
Stainless Steel Mixed Shapes Tumbling Shot, 1 kg, Jewellery Polishing Media with Spheres, Cones and Pins -
Stainless Steel Ball Cones Tumbling Media, 1/8 Inch Shot for Tumbler, 0.5 KG, Polishing and Finishing, Jewellery Crafts etc
The Toolsmith polishing and finishing range: mounted cotton, cloth and felt buffs and bristle, cup and wire wheel brushes for rotary tools, lathe brushes, stainless steel tumbling shot, a burnishing tool set, and ring clamps and holders that keep the work steady while you finish it.
Every order ships from UK stock with free UK delivery, and we aim to dispatch orders placed before 2pm UK time, Monday to Friday, the same working day.
Who these tools are for
Bench jewellers, silversmiths finishing fabricated pieces, repair studios, and students learning hand and rotary finishing.
Tools by job
- Rotary brushes: stainless steel and brass wire wheels, stiff and extra-soft bristle wheels, bristle cup brushes
- Buffs: mounted cotton ball buffs, cloth polishing wheels, 13 assorted felt bobs
- Lathe brushes: stiff black bristle with a plastic centre
- Tumbling: stainless steel ball cone and mixed-shape shot
- Hand finishing: straight and curved burnishers, a polishing gizmo
- Holding: a wooden ring clamp, leather-jaw ring holding pliers, a tapered wooden ring stick
How to choose
Polishing works in a sequence: remove scratches first, refine the surface, then polish. Wire brushes give a satin or brushed finish; bristle brushes and cotton buffs carry compound for a brighter polish. Stainless steel shot burnishes rather than cuts, and lasts far longer than ceramic media.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a polishing motor or can I do it by hand?
Hand polishing works for small pieces and soft metals. For production work or a mirror finish on silver, a polishing motor or rotary tool saves a lot of time.
Tripoli or rouge first?
Tripoli cuts, so use it first to level the surface. Rouge polishes, so use it last for shine. Use a separate buff for each compound.
Can I tumble with just water?
No. Use a burnishing soap or tumbling compound; plain water can leave silver dull.
Do you dispatch the same day?
We aim to. Orders placed before 2pm UK time, Monday to Friday, are targeted for same-day dispatch; later orders are dispatched from the next working day. It is a target, not a guarantee. Most UK orders arrive 2-3 working days after dispatch.
Do you offer trade or bulk pricing?
Yes. Email info@toolsmithltd.co.uk with your requirements for trade and bulk pricing.
Buying guides
- Polishing Compounds Demystified: Tripoli, Rouge, White Diamond and When to Use Each
- Rotary Polishing Wheels, Buffs & Brushes: A UK Bench Guide
- Flex Shaft vs Micromotor: The UK Buyer's Guide for Jewellers, Nail Techs & Dental Labs
Buying for a college, school or workshop? See Jewellery Colleges UK for trade accounts and bulk orders.
