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Oakey Steel Wool  

Steel wool has a wide range of uses, but is ideal for cleaning, as well as highlighting and rubbing wood.

Features & Benefits

Coarse Steel Wool

Coarse steel wool is more suited to removing paint, varnish or rust from surfaces and can be used for cleaning and surface preparation prior to applying coats of paint, varnish and surface treatments. 

Medium Steel Wool

Medium steel wool is more tailored to cleaning and removing surface imperfections and preparing surfaces for the final stages of preparation.  

Fine Steel Wool

Fine steel wool is better suited for buffing and polishing jobs, making it an ideal choice when polishing chrome or brass.

Benefits:
  • Highly versatile and can be used on a range of materials
  • Can be cut to desired length
  • Can be used alongside chemical cleaners, strippers and polishes
  • Reusable and long-lasting

                                                               Specifications

Weight (g)GritPack QuantityPart Number
200Coarse163642526773
200Medium163642526772
200Fine163642526771

Product uses

Industries

  • Building & Construction

  • DIY & Home Improvement

Applications

  • Sanding

Materials

  • Wood & Chipboard

  • Paint & Varnish

  • Steel

Machines

  • Manual Sanding

Resources

Sand by hand
How To

How to Sand by Hand

A guide to sanding by hand and using the right tools, whether you're woodworking or decorating.

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How to Sand by Hand
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Brochures

Oakey User Guide

Use this Oakey reference chart to find which grit is right for your sanding needs, from sanding bare wood to polishing metal. 

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Oakey User Guide
Oakey brochure 2026
Brochures

Oakey Brochure

Download the Oakey brochure to view the full range of professional quality products for DIY, woodworking, metalworking and decorating.

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