{"product_id":"cratex-mandrels","title":"Cratex Mandrels","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe connection between your rotary tool and a cleaner blade finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMandrels connect your Cratex wheels and points to your Dremel, flex shaft, or rotary tool. They're small, cheap, and absolutely critical — a worn mandrel means a slipping wheel, and a slipping wheel means gouges in your blade. Keep spares on hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShank Sizes for Knife Work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1\/8\" (3.2mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e — The standard for Dremels and most rotary tools. If you're unsure, this is probably what you need.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3\/32\" (2.4mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e — For smaller flex shafts and precision handpieces. Better for fine detail work on plunge lines and guards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1\/4\" (6.4mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e — For die grinders and bench grinders. More rigid for aggressive work on blade flats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Mandrel for Which Job?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlunge lines \u0026amp; detail work\u003c\/strong\u003e — 3\/32\" or 1\/8\" with small points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade flats \u0026amp; bevels\u003c\/strong\u003e — 1\/8\" or 1\/4\" with mounted wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGuard \u0026amp; bolster work\u003c\/strong\u003e — 1\/8\" with your preferred point shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePro Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScrew-type mandrels grip better than friction-fit.\u003c\/strong\u003e When your wheel slips mid-stroke, that's when you gouge your blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnug it down before each session.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vibration loosens things over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplace worn mandrels.\u003c\/strong\u003e A $3 mandrel isn't worth risking a blade you've spent hours on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold individually. Match your mandrel shank to your tool's collet size.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cratex","offers":[{"title":"1\/8\" Shank for Wheels","offer_id":47287855513836,"sku":"MANDREL-W-1\/8","price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/8\" Shank for Points","offer_id":47287855546604,"sku":"MANDREL-P-1\/8","price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\/32\" Shank","offer_id":47287855579372,"sku":"MANDREL-3\/32","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4\" Shank","offer_id":47287855612140,"sku":"MANDREL-1\/4","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/3640\/2156\/files\/Cratex-Mandrels-For-Sale_cratex600w.jpg?v=1770514093","url":"https:\/\/finisherssupply.com\/products\/cratex-mandrels","provider":"Finishers Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}