Alpha Antique Brush Wheel – 4 in., 36 Grit, Snail Lock
Alpha Antique Brush Wheel – 4 in., 36 Grit, Snail Lock
The Alpha Antique Brush Wheel is a 4 in. TYNEX filament brush wheel in 36 grit, used to put a textured antiqued or leathered finish on the edge and surface of engineered stone and quartz. At 36 grit it is a coarse texturing wheel: it cuts the initial texture. It carries a Snail Lock connection and is rated to a 4,000 max RPM.
These are filament brushes, not abrasive polishing wheels — they texture a surface rather than bring it to a gloss. For a polished finish on the same materials use the Alpha Twincur GEM Polishing Wheel (Snail Lock) or the Alpha Ceramica line.
Key Features
- 4 in. diameter, 36 grit
- TYNEX filament brush construction, not an abrasive polishing wheel
- Snail Lock connection
- 5/8 in.-11
- 4,000 max RPM
- Alpha: creates a textured finish on the edge and surface of engineered stone and quartz; can also be used on granite, bluestone, marble and limestone
Who Is This For?
Fabricators producing antiqued, leathered or brushed finishes on quartz and engineered stone countertops, and monument and architectural shops texturing granite, bluestone, marble and limestone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a 4 in. antique brush wheel actually do?
It works a textured, antiqued or leathered finish into the edge and surface of engineered stone and quartz using nylon filaments loaded with abrasive grain, rather than polishing the surface flat and glossy.
Where does 36 grit sit in the antique brush sequence?
Alpha builds this line in 24, 36, 60, 120, 240 and 320 grit. The coarse wheels open the texture and the finer wheels soften it; 36 grit cuts the initial texture.
How does a Snail Lock wheel mount on a 5/8 in.-11 grinder?
Through a Snail Lock adapter. The BRUIN Snail-Lock to 5/8-11 Adapter converts a standard 5/8 in.-11 threaded grinder or polisher to a Snail Lock quick-change system and is compatible with Snail Lock antique brushes.
What is the maximum speed?
Alpha rates this wheel to 4,000 max RPM.
Can it be used on natural stone as well as quartz?
Yes. Alpha lists granite, bluestone, marble and limestone alongside engineered stone and quartz surfaces for this line.