Q: Is steel wool flammable?
Yes, fine grades can ignite easily from a spark or static charge, so it should be stored away from open flame and swept up rather than left in loose piles.
Cabinetmaker’s Steel Wool
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This is not your regular hardware-store variety steel wool. Made by a third-generation family business in Europe, this steel wool is specifically intended for use in restoration and the refinement of surface treatments on wood.
Two features make this type of steel wool a particularly valuable product for woodworking.
First, it is completely free from oil, so it will not mark wood, interact with finishes or leave a film on any surface. Second, it is manufactured in very long strands from top-grade steel and is highly resistant to crumbling. For example, you can use this steel wool for work on the lathe without it pulling apart in your hands.
We offer it in three grades: medium (00), fine (000) and extra-fine (0000). Each is supplied in a 200g skein or a 1kg continuous roll.
Generally, the medium is used for stripping finishes, the fine for surface preparation, and the extra-fine for final rub-out of an oil- or wax-based finish.*
Highly recommended.
* Steel wool is NOT recommended for use with water-based finishes!
Yes, fine grades can ignite easily from a spark or static charge, so it should be stored away from open flame and swept up rather than left in loose piles.
Cabinetmaker's steel wool is used for restoration and surface refinement work, stripping finishes with the medium grade, preparing surfaces with the fine grade and rubbing out a final coat with the extra-fine grade.
It's manufactured from top-grade steel in very long strands, which makes it resistant to crumbling apart even under lathe use.
No, steel wool isn't recommended for use with water-based finishes, since trapped fibers can react and cause rust spots under the film.
It's available in medium (00), fine (000) and extra-fine (0000) grades, each supplied as a 200g skein or a 1kg continuous roll.
| Materials | Steel |
| Volume | 200g skein or 1kg roll |
| Includes | Steel wool |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee (https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/promo/guaranteeandreturns) |
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Cabinetmaker’s Steel Wool
This is not your regular hardware-store variety steel wool. Made by a third-generation family business in Europe, this steel wool is specifically intended for use in restoration and the refinement of surface treatments on wood.
Two features make this type of steel wool a particularly valuable product for woodworking.
First, it is completely free from oil, so it will not mark wood, interact with finishes or leave a film on any surface. Second, it is manufactured in very long strands from top-grade steel and is highly resistant to crumbling. For example, you can use this steel wool for work on the lathe without it pulling apart in your hands.
We offer it in three grades: medium (00), fine (000) and extra-fine (0000). Each is supplied in a 200g skein or a 1kg continuous roll.
Generally, the medium is used for stripping finishes, the fine for surface preparation, and the extra-fine for final rub-out of an oil- or wax-based finish.*
Highly recommended.
* Steel wool is NOT recommended for use with water-based finishes!
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