Stoddard Mounted Cotton Loose Soft Mop Buff | 1" dia. (25mm)| 338497

This mini muslin polishing mop is mounted on a 3/32" shank. Perfect for polishing applications such as last touch up on metal, resins, polymer and plastics. 

Specifications:

• Material : Cotton
• Head shape : Buff
• Wheel diameter : 1" dia.
• Shank size : 3/32"

A mop cotton buff (like the one in your image) is a finishing tool primarily used for the final stages of polishing to achieve a high-gloss or mirror shine. In metalwork and jewelry making, it serves as the bridge between a dull, sanded surface and a professional, gleaming finish.

Common Uses in Metal and Jewelry Making

• Final Polishing: It is typically used with a fine polishing compound (like Rouge or Menzerna) to put a final, brilliant luster on precious metals such as gold, silver, and platinum.

• Cleaning Hard-to-Reach Areas: Because it is soft and flexible, it can flare out to reach the inside of rings, bangles, or the intricate corners and curves of a pendant.

• Surface Refinement: It helps remove tiny microscopic scratches left behind by coarser abrasive wheels or sanding stages.

• Removing Residue: It can be used without compound to gently buff away any remaining grease, metal dust, or fingerprints from a finished piece.

Comparison of Types