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title: "SILICON CARBIDE - BC FLEX-HONE-Standard Duty for Small Diameters"
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price: "33048CFA"
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# Fits 0.939"-1.000" bore diameters 180 grit silicon carbide abrasive Self-centering & aligning design SILICON CARBIDE - BC FLEX-HONE-Standard Duty for Small Diameters

**Brand:** flex-hone
**Price:** 33048CFA
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Elevate your cylinder finish game with the FLEX-HONE® precision edge!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** SILICON CARBIDE - BC FLEX-HONE-Standard Duty for Small Diameters by flex-hone
- **How much does it cost?** 33048CFA with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/11481286-silicon-carbide-bc-flex-hone-standard-duty-for-small-diameters)

## Best For

- flex-hone enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted flex-hone brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Made in the USA Quality:** Crafted by the original inventors for unmatched consistency and durability
- • **Plug & Play Compatibility:** Works seamlessly with hand drills, drill presses, and CNC machines
- • **Premium Silicon Carbide Grit:** Delivers a smooth 30-40 microinch plateau finish on ferrous metals
- • **Precision Engineered Oversize:** Ensures optimal pressure for flawless finishing every time
- • **Versatile Crosshole Deburring:** Simultaneously deburrs and finishes in one efficient setup

## Overview

The SILICON CARBIDE BC FLEX-HONE® Standard Duty is a self-centering honing tool designed for small diameter bores (0.939"-1.000") that delivers a superior crosshatch plateau finish using 180 grit silicon carbide abrasive. Proudly made in the USA by Brush Research Manufacturing, it combines deburring and finishing in one step, enhancing seal life and oil retention across hydraulic, pneumatic, and engine cylinders with effortless compatibility on common rotating spindles.

## Description

The FLEX-HONE® tool was originally created by Brush Research Manufacturing to deglaze cylinder walls in automotive applications. Brush Research embraced the benefits of a plateau finish and pioneered the concept of plateau honing culminating in the introduction of the FLEX-HONE® tool in 1972. The FLEX-HONE® has gained many nicknames over the years and including ball hone, ball style hone, flexihone, dingleberry hone, bead brush, glaze breaker and glaze buster. Flexible honing with the FLEX-HONE® tool produces an oil holding cross hatch pattern and a true plateau finish free of cut, torn and folded metal. Any type or size of cylinder can benefit from the FLEX-HONE®. These abrasive bead style brushes are produced in standard diameters from 4mm to 36 inches. Nine abrasive types are offered including Silicon Carbide, Aluminum Oxide, Boron Carbide and Diamond allowing the tool to be tailored to finish any base material. A choice of 11 different grit selections are available for precise control of finish parameters. The elimination of peaks results in rapid ring seating, better oil control, reduced seepage in hydraulic and pneumatic applications and provides better seal performance and longer seal life. Successful applications include firearm chambers, shotgun barrels, musical instruments, combustion chambers, air compressors, pumps, valve bodies, valve guides, brake cylinders, wheel cylinders and the list goes on and on. FLEX-HONE® tools are also very effective for deburring cross drilled holes, port radiusing and edge blending. Because of its unique construction, the FLEX-HONE® is self-centering, self-aligning, and self-compensating for wear so it does not require an elaborate set-up or special training. Deburring can be effectively automated and combined in the machining process to allow a complete cylinder finish in one operation or it can be employed as a secondary operation with equal results.

Review: Good honer - Worked as it should.
Review: Another awesome product from Flex hone - Product work great for cleaning out lifter bores on small block Chevrolet

## Features

- [QUALITY]-Proudly Made in the USA. Quality and consistency you can count on made from the inventors and makers of the tool.
- [DESIGN]-The FLEX-HONE is intentionally manufactured oversized. This engineered oversize creates the optimal amount of pressure inside the cylinder wall allowing the tool to be self-centering, self-aligning and self-compensating for wear and easy use.
- [FINISHING BENEFITS]-Offered in a wide variety of grits to achieve specific finishing tolerances as well as a beautiful crosshatch finish. Ideal for rebuilding hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, engine and brake cylinders, valve guides, pumps, compressors and more.
- [CROSSHOLE DEBURRING]-Accomplish finishing and deburring simultaneously in a single setup. Can be used in virtually any rotating spindle from a hand drill, drill press or CNC equipment.
- [180 GRIT SILICON CARBIDE ABRASIVE]-Excellent on mild steel, stainless steel, cast iron and other softer ferrous materials. Typically achieves a finish of 30 - 40 Microinch (.7 - 1 Micrometer).
- [WHAT'S INCLUDED]-1 Each of a BC Standard Duty FLEX-HONE: 1.000" (25.4mm) Bore Diameter, 3" Abrasive Part Length, 0.228" Shank Diameter, 8" Overall Length. For Use on Bore Diameters Between 0.939"-1.000". PLEASE NOTE: ORDER BY BORE SIZE.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B002XUL040 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,165 in Industrial & Scientific ( See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific ) #1 in Flex Hones |
| Color | Gray |
| Date First Available | November 9, 2004 |
| Grit Type | 180 |
| Item Diameter | 1 Inches |
| Item Weight | 0.01 ounces |
| Item model number | BC10018 |
| Manufacturer | Brush Research Manufacturing |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Deburring, Finishing |
| UPC | 843469115232 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Flex-Hone
- **Bristle Type:** Abrasive Globule Bonded To Flexible Nylon Filament
- **Grit Material:** Silicon Carbide
- **Material:** Silicon Carbide
- **Product Dimensions:** 8"L x 2.8"W

## Images

![SILICON CARBIDE - BC FLEX-HONE-Standard Duty for Small Diameters - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Y6c3HtzAL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good honer
*by P***D on December 4, 2025*

Worked as it should.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another awesome product from Flex hone
*by C***R on October 8, 2025*

Product work great for cleaning out lifter bores on small block Chevrolet

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It worked perfectly!
*by T***Y on December 16, 2025*

I rebuilt the engine on my log sputter (first time attempting a rebuild). When I cleared the glaze from the cylinder, I found what was in the picture (which was the problem). Kept at it with the honer in the aluminum cylinder and presto! Took out enough to get past the groves but not born out so much I needed to order oversized rings!

## Frequently Bought Together

- Brush Research BC10018 FLEX-HONE®, 1" (25.4mm) Diameter, 180 Grit, Silicon Carbide, For Mild Steel, Stainless Steel, Cast Iron and Softer Ferrous Materials
- Brush Research FHP FLEX-HONE Oil, Specially Formulated Honing Oil, 1/2 Pint Bottle (8 fl oz)
- Brush Research BC34240AO FLEX-HONE, 3/4"(19mm) Diameter, 240 Grit, Aluminum Oxide, For Aluminum, Brass, Bronze and Softer Non-Ferrous Materials

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*Last updated: 2026-03-05*