wire brush
Rust removal tool
A wire brush is a cleaning tool with stiff metal bristles, used for removing rust, paint, scale, or other stubborn deposits from hard surfaces.
Wire brushes come in handheld versions and as attachments for power tools like drills and angle grinders.
The bristles are typically steel or brass, chosen based on the surface being cleaned: He used a wire brush to strip the old paint from the metal railing.
Clean by rubbing hard
- scourClean by hard rubbing
- degreaseRemove fatty substances
- rust removalEliminating metal oxidation
- grimeIngrained surface dirt
residue · scale · buildup · deposits · corrosion · oxidation · surface prep · elbow grease
Coarse animal hairs
- handlePart for gripping
- crimpedPinched into folds
- knottedTied with loops
- attachmentConnection or fondness
shank · arbor · RPM · gauge · stiffness · reach · ergonomic · durability
Determination or abrasive particles
- coarseRough in texture
- scratchSuperficial wound or mark
- scoreNumerical standing in competition
- textureSurface tactile quality
roughen · abrasion · scarify · etch · keying · grip · tooth · aggressive
Industrial metalworking byproduct
- deburringRemoving machining imperfections
- grindingMolar action sometimes
- angle grinderRotating abrasive power tool
- bench grinderStationary power sharpening tool
fabrication · steel · aluminum · galvanized · brass · stainless · ferrous · brazing
scrub
Clean by rubbing hard
- scourClean by hard rubbing
- degreaseRemove fatty substances
- rust removalEliminating metal oxidation
grime · residue · scale · buildup · deposits · corrosion · oxidation · surface prep · elbow grease · bristles
bristles
Coarse animal hairs
attachment · shank · arbor · RPM · gauge · stiffness · reach · ergonomic · durability · replacement
grit
Determination or abrasive particles
texture · roughen · abrasion · scarify · etch · keying · grip · tooth · aggressive · striation
slag
Industrial metalworking byproduct
- deburringRemoving machining imperfections
- grindingMolar action sometimes
- angle grinderRotating abrasive power tool
bench grinder · fabrication · steel · aluminum · galvanized · brass · stainless · ferrous · brazing · pitting
paint removal
Eliminating applied coatings
scale · lacquer · finish · layers · peeling · chipping · flaking · refinishing · furniture restoration · woodwork
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- brushespaintbrushes, toothbrushes, hairbrush, hairbrushes, toothbrush
- hand toolsscrewdriver, wrench, hammer, pliers, saw
- shop suppliesworkbench, bolts, toolbox, screws, tool box
- toolsscrewdriver, wrench, pliers, hammer, saw
- work toolstoolkit, wrench, tool belt, screwdriver, socket set
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Smooth, pliable textile
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