0000 Steel Wool [Archive] - Woodwork Forums

craigb

22nd March 2004, 11:36 AM

If you're looking for some 0000 steel wool for finishing your latest project, don't bother going to Bunnies for it.

They no longer stock anything finer than that steel "rope" that you use for scouring pots. :mad:

PaulS

22nd March 2004, 11:38 AM

So where do you get it from??

craigb

22nd March 2004, 01:22 PM

Well I just picked some up from Paul's in the CBD, but as you are in Perth that's not much use to you ;)

You may have luck with Mitre 10 or Thrifty Link.

The Thrifty Link in the City has 000 grade at least.

Craig

Dean

22nd March 2004, 04:46 PM

I know Carbatec Brisbane have some, so maybe Carbatec WA might also?

Sprog

22nd March 2004, 11:45 PM

Originally posted by PaulS
So where do you get it from??

To mention just two places

Carbatec - Perth
Timbecon - Perth

Kev Y.

23rd March 2004, 08:50 PM

Man you guys are great.. NOW I have a genuine excuse to travel around.. "Sorry Boss, just off to Perth to pick up some steel wool....":D ;)

oges

25th March 2004, 04:14 PM

I noticed an ad in the April Australian Woodworker advertising some 0000 steel wool, but I forget to bring it with me to tell you the website. So if you have that issue then look for the ad if you cant get it in your area.

oges

26th March 2004, 09:14 AM

The Woodsmith Pty Ltd in Croydon Victoria was the ad
Rustins (http://www.thewoodsmith.com.au)

craigb

29th March 2004, 11:10 AM

I was in a Mitre 10 on the weekend and they had it.

Sprog

30th March 2004, 08:46 PM

Originally posted by Brudda
Man you guys are great.. NOW I have a genuine excuse to travel around.. "Sorry Boss, just off to Perth to pick up some steel wool....":D ;)

Hey Brudda

Pauls is located in Perth so maybe the Perth sources were appropriate. :D :D :D

PaulS

30th March 2004, 11:02 PM

Thanks Sprog

I'll call into carbatec and pick some up. But i am scared to go, because of what else i may leave with..

Paul

tonks

1st April 2004, 12:17 PM

Makit hardware stocks it as well - at least in Northam they do.....not sure about the big smoke.

snow

15th April 2004, 09:11 PM

I just brought some 0000 wool at Bunnings Frankston. I guess it depends where you go as to what they stock

Snow

bob w

16th April 2004, 02:41 AM

Snow
Bunnings have different levels of stores i.e. small medium and large. Ranges and stock is govened by store rating hence different items will be available in various locations.
Regards Bob W

Dean Baumgartne

7th May 2004, 01:27 PM

Are Scotch Brite Pads available there? I've pretty much given up on steel wool in any grade and use the scotch brite pads instead. They seem to last much longer and don't leave behind any residue like steel wool does.

Dean

Gumby

7th May 2004, 02:11 PM

Those specialist paint stores often stock it. At least mine does, up 000 grade anyway.

snow

7th May 2004, 09:32 PM

Dean

Are you finnishing on a lathe or by hand (french polishing or the like) I m interested in using scouring pads....

Dean Baumgartne

10th May 2004, 04:28 AM

I use them for finishing by hand on flatwork. I have used the scouring pads in a pinch. They are not as abrasive as the scotch brite finishing pads and they don't last quite as long but are also much cheaper.

Dean

kenmil

16th May 2004, 10:59 PM