Get more precision and versatility out of your rotary tools with the CRATEX Mandrel Try-Pak (MANDRELS 190001000)—a compact, go-to mandrel set designed for gunsmiths, metalworkers, and anyone who relies on small abrasive points for detailed polishing and finishing work. Whether you’re dressing sharp edges, polishing feed ramps, or cleaning up dovetails and slots, this mandrel kit gives you the right shank and arbor combinations for popular CRATEX points and wheels. Yellowstone Armory+3Brownells+3Brownells UK+3
CRATEX Mandrel Try-Pak – What’s Included
The MANDRELS 190001000 Try-Pak is a two-piece sample pack that includes the most commonly used point mandrel sizes in the CRATEX system: Brownells UK+2Shooting and Gun Stuff+2
#4 Point Mandrel
#6 Point Mandrel
Both mandrels are rated for up to 25,000 RPM, making them ideal for use in standard high-speed rotary tools and flex-shaft motors when used with appropriate CRATEX rubberized abrasives and similar accessories. Brownells Iberica+3Brownells UK+3Shooting and Gun Stuff+3
In full production packaging, CRATEX mandrels are normally sold 3 per size; the Try-Pak contains one each of #4 and #6, giving you a quick way to test or replace the most popular mandrel sizes without buying bulk. Shooting and Gun Stuff+1
Designed for Precision Finishing & Polishing
The CRATEX Mandrel Try-Pak is built for fine, controlled finishing operations where wobble-free mounting and proper arbor fit matter. It’s widely used with: Brownells UK+2Shooting and Gun Stuff+2
Gunsmithing and firearms maintenance
Small-part deburring and edge breaking
Polishing feed ramps, chambers, and small internal surfaces
Clean-up work on sight cuts, slide rails, and intricate machined features
Jewelry, hobby, and light industrial finishing tasks
Pair these mandrels with CRATEX bullets, cones, and cylinder points to get the most out of your abrasive shapes in tight spaces, curves, and contours.
1/8" Shanks – Compatible with Popular Rotary Tools
Both mandrels in the 190001000 Try-Pak use a 1/8" shank, the most common size for: Brownells UK+2Shooting and Gun Stuff+2
That means you can drop these mandrels directly into most standard handpieces without special adapters, making them easy to integrate into your existing setup.
Max 25,000 RPM – Built for High-Speed Work
Each mandrel in the CRATEX Try-Pak is rated for maximum 25,000 RPM, as listed in Brownells’ and CRATEX reseller specs. Brownells Iberica+3Brownells UK+3Shooting and Gun Stuff+3
Used correctly, this allows:
Fast, efficient material removal with CRATEX coarse and medium points
Light-pressure polishing with fine and extra-fine rubberized abrasives
Smooth, chatter-free performance when properly balanced and tightened
Always stay within the recommended speed range of both the mandrel and the abrasive point, and follow tool manufacturer safety guidelines.
Ideal for Gunsmiths, Metalworkers & DIY Machinists
Because it’s compact, versatile, and sized for common arbor holes, the MANDRELS 190001000 CRATEX Mandrel Try-Pak is especially useful if you: Yellowstone Armory+3Brownells UK+3Shooting and Gun Stuff+3
Work on firearms, slides, receivers, and internal components where precision finishing is critical
Need reliable mandrels for choke tube polishing, feed ramp blending, or small radius cleanup
Regularly use CRATEX or similar rubberized abrasive points in your shop
Want a starter or backup set of mandrels that covers the most common 1/16" and 1/8" arbor-hole abrasives
For professional shops, it’s a handy “keep on hand” pack; for hobbyists, it’s a simple way to make sure you can mount the majority of small abrasive points you’re likely to buy.
Why Choose the CRATEX Mandrel Try-Pak (190001000)?
Key benefits at a glance: Yellowstone Armory+4Brownells UK+4Shooting and Gun Stuff+4
Two most popular mandrel sizes in one pack (#4 and #6 point mandrels)
1/8" shanks work with common rotary tools and flex-shaft motors
Supports 1/16" and 1/8" arbor hole abrasives for broad compatibility
Max 25,000 RPM rating for high-speed polishing and grinding work
Genuine CRATEX-branded mandrels, built to pair with CRATEX abrasives
Compact, affordable Try-Pak format—ideal for testing, replacing, or outfitting a new bench
From detailed gunsmithing and firearm finishing to precision metal deburring, the MANDRELS 190001000 CRATEX Mandrel Try-Pak (2) is a small, smart upgrade that makes your abrasive points more accurate, more secure, and more effective.
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