Wire brush sets and nylon brush sets for drills

Brush sets for drills turn a drill or cordless screwdriver into a cleaning tool: you clamp a brush in the chuck and remove rust, old paint or dirt, even where an angle grinder cannot reach. A set gives you several brushes for flat surfaces, edges and recesses.

The first difference is the brush material. Wire brush sets from Makita and Bosch, and a carbon steel brush set from Ryobi with 17 and 19 mm brushes, tackle rust and paint on metal. Nylon brush sets with abrasive grit, such as Makita's in grit 80 and 240, work more gently and suit wood or surfaces you do not want to damage. Grit 80 is coarse and removes more, 240 is fine and leaves a smoother finish.

Then choose the number of pieces and the size: sets of 3 or 4 brushes cover most jobs, and a mini brush set is for small openings and narrow grooves. Respect the brush's maximum speed and wear safety glasses. If you would rather sand than brush, the abrasive sets and sanding paper kits sit in the same group.

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