Frequently Asked Questions

A flap wheel is a rotary abrasive tool made of overlapping abrasive flaps mounted around a central hub. As it spins, the flaps flex to follow flat, curved and profiled surfaces, which makes it well suited to sanding, finishing and denibbing. QuickWood flap wheels come in 8", 10" and 12" outer diameters with 28- or 44-slot configurations. Grit selection by stage: 60–80 grit for raw-wood shaping, 120–150 grit for sealer sanding, and 180–220 grit for denibbing between finish coats. See our complete flap wheel guide.

A brush sanding machine finishes wood and metal using rotating heads of flexible abrasive flap wheels instead of a flat belt or platen. Because the flaps flex, they conform to flat, profiled and moulded surfaces, following the shape of the part rather than flattening it. This is the key difference from a belt sander, which bridges over grooves, and a drum sander, which can round off crisp profile edges.

It depends on volume and application. The PRO-1100 suits mid-volume lines finishing cabinet doors and panels; the PRO-1400 handles higher-volume production with a wider working width. For detail, edge and denibbing work, the pneumatic F-series hand tools bring the same brush sanding to the bench. Request a quote and we'll recommend a configuration.

QuickWood equipment is used on wood, metal, stone, textile and plastic, and handles flat, profiled and moulded surfaces.

Orders ship within 48 hours from four locations worldwide: Florida (USA), London (England), Heidenheim (Germany) and Udine (Italy).

Yes. Free shipping applies on orders over $500 in the USA, $700 in Europe and $1,000 in the Middle East.