Polishing & Finishing
Jewellery polishing wheels, buffing tools, burnishers and finishing compounds for precious metals. Perfect for silversmiths, jewellers and craft hobbyists. 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 -
Yellow Cloth Polishing Wheel Buffing Pad, 25 mm, 2.35 mm Mandrel, for Rotary Tools -
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 -
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 - hand burnishers, polishing mops and pendant-motor tips, tumbling media and barrels, emery sticks and abrasive papers, ring clamps, finger and thumb buffs, and the bench accessories that hold the work steady while you finish it.
All UK warehoused, same-day dispatch before 2pm. The range is chosen for the bench - not generic craft-store buffs - so mops stay true, media doesn't fragment mid-cycle, and burnishers don't develop flats after the first month of use.
Who buys from this range
Bench jewellers, silversmiths finishing fabricated pieces, hand-finishers in repair studios, students learning hand-polishing technique, and makers refining flash off cast work.
Tools by job
- Hand burnishers: agate, steel or carbide - for compressing and shining surface metal
- Polishing mops & buffs: calico, muslin, wool - with tripoli and rouge compound
- Pendant-motor tips: mounted rubber wheels, felt, silicone polishers for detail work
- Tumbling media: stainless steel shot, ceramic media for mass-finishing with barrelling
- Emery sticks & papers: graded grits for pre-polish surface prep
- Ring clamps & holders: wooden ring clamps, bench pegs, third hands
How to choose
Polishing is a grit sequence: you can't skip steps. Move from coarse emery (400) through 600, 1000, 2000 before touching a mop, or you'll just polish the scratches. For tumbling, stainless steel shot is a one-time buy that lasts a decade; ceramic media is consumable but cuts faster on detailed castings. Pick carbide burnishers for the longest life on hard work.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a polishing motor or can I do it by hand?
Hand polishing is viable for small pieces and soft metals - burnishers and emery sticks cover a lot. For production work or mirror finish on silver, a polishing motor or pendant motor pays for itself quickly.
Tripoli or rouge first?
Tripoli cuts - use it first for surface levelling. Rouge polishes - use it last for mirror shine. Always use a separate mop for each compound.
Can I tumble with just water?
No - use a burnishing soap or specific tumbling compound. Plain water oxidises silver and leaves a dull finish.
Do you dispatch the same day?
Yes - orders placed before 2pm UK weekdays ship same-day.
Do you offer trade pricing?
Yes - email info@toolsmithltd.co.uk.
