HOMAX PRODUCTS 123100 Bronze Fine Wool Pad, 3-Pack

I hate working with steel wool because it rusts so quickly. If youre using steel wool to remove the finish on wood, little bits of rusty steel can get into the wood and ruin the surface. I was very excited to find out that there was such as thing as bronze wool and immediately bought some to try. Ive used it in my furniture refinishing projects for several months now and also to remove rust on metal. Ive also started using it in place of kitchen steel wool pads, which become quickly become too rusty to use. Bronze is softer than steel, so bronze wool scratches less than steel wool of a comparable grade. Overall, bronze wool is a big improvement over steel wool for many applications, and Ive already ordered more of the fine as well as some of the coarse grade. The only reasons for giving docking it a star are: 1) its much more expensive than steel wool (yes, I would expect it to be more expensive, but IMO its disproportionately so, although the price has come down since my original order) 2) because its a soft metal, tiny fragments break off and can make a mess. Note: Bronze wool comes in fine (this one), medium, and coarse grades. I havent seen the medium grade anywhere, but Ive ordered the coarse grade and will post a review after Ive had a chance to work with it. Heres a link the coarse grade in case anyone wants to compare:

It was suggested by a fiend for a problem with rust on a blued gun barrel. It removed the rust without removing the blueing. It was great on other things with the same problems (rust can be bad down here on the gulf coast). It has been great to work with and does not in turn rust itself. Very satisfied.

Very happy with the purchase. Im planning on using this with experiments on Stirling engine pistons and like that this is a very fine wool that wont rust up like steel wool does.

Nice pads do a good job

Bought this to clean the windshield of my car! Works amazingly well and does not scratch the glass or rust. Clean windows with the wool, windex, dry/polish with crumpled newsprint....

I use this to clean off gunks on my windows!

Bought this to plug gaps in an exterior wall. 3 little rolls came in the package. I rolled out each one and tore off pieces to stuff in where I needed to. Im hoping this will keep insects and varmit out of the house.

This bronze wool worked like a champ along with some Cleaner-Lubricant-Protectant at getting surface rust off an old rifle. My previous review got rejected for mentioning the hit your wallet will take for getting the product to your door. Yes, I am avoiding buzz words that will cause another rejection. :>)

I used this to plug holes in the walls in my apartment to keep out mice and I havent had one in over 2 months so it much be working.

Leaves broken strands behind, otherwise id very good.