Tenax Diamond Wire Antiquing Brush – 4 in., 46 Grit, Snail Lock
Tenax Diamond Wire Antiquing Brush – 4 in., 46 Grit, Snail Lock
The Tenax Diamond Wire Antiquing Brush in 4 in., 46 grit is the middle grit of Tenax's Snail Lock-backed diamond wire brush series, used between the 36 and the 60 when texturing and antiquing stone.
Key Features
- 46 grit, the middle step of the three grits in this 4 in. Diamond Wire series - 36, 46 and 60.
- Snail Lock backing, the quick-change bayonet fitting used across the Tenax 4 in. brush range.
- 4 in. diameter.
- Diamond Wire is Tenax's aggressive stock-removal brush line, distinct from its Filiflex and Airflex finishing brushes on the same fitting.
- Sold as one brush.
Who Is This For?
Shops running a full antiquing sequence rather than a single pass, where the 46 takes out the coarse scratch pattern left by the 36 before the 60 closes the texture up. Also the single-brush choice when a moderate leathered texture is wanted in one operation.
What This Is Not For
This is a stock-removal grit and will not produce a refined finish on its own; the Tenax Diamond Wire Antiquing Brush in 60 grit is the finest step Tenax publishes in this line. Going the other way, opening up a hard sawn face with the 46 is slow work, and the 36 grit brush is the tool for the first pass.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the 46 grit sit in the series?
Tenax publishes this 4 in. Snail Lock Diamond Wire brush in 36, 46 and 60 grit. The 46 is the middle grit.
What fitting do these brushes use?
They use a Snail Lock backing, a quick-change bayonet mount, and fit any holder that accepts a 4 in. Snail Lock tool.
Is this a finishing brush?
Tenax files its Diamond Wire brushes under aggressive stock removal. Filiflex and Airflex are the Tenax finishing tiers on the same Snail Lock fitting.
What surfaces is it used on?
Tenax publishes no material list for these brushes, so no restriction can be stated. Antiquing and leathering brushes are used across granite, marble and quartzite generally.