side grinder
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Topic: side grinder
Posted By: ACinSC
Subject: side grinder
Date Posted: 19 Apr 2021 at 4:30pm
| BIL gave me one with a bad cord which I replaced . Also gave me a couple 120Z flap discs . Would these be good for knocking off the rust on old tractor parts ? Been using my drill and 3M scotch brite ? pads . Thanks ! |
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Posted By: thendrix
Date Posted: 19 Apr 2021 at 5:34pm
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If it's the same flap disc I'm thinking of be careful. They'll take a lot more than rust in a big hurry. They're slightly less aggressive than a grinding disk ------------- "Farming is a business that makes a Las Vegas craps table look like a regular paycheck" Ronald Reagan |
Posted By: ACinSC
Date Posted: 19 Apr 2021 at 7:05pm
| Thanks Tyler ! |
Posted By: thendrix
Date Posted: 19 Apr 2021 at 7:28pm
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If you use it on something and get it fairly wore out then it works pretty good for removing rust. Still be careful though. That was a trick we used in a mold shop. We saved used sand paper and used sanding disks for finishing. You could use wore out 220 and it cuts more like 400. ------------- "Farming is a business that makes a Las Vegas craps table look like a regular paycheck" Ronald Reagan |
Posted By: Dakota Dave
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2021 at 9:07am
| Put a cupped wire wheel on it the paint will just fly off. |
Posted By: plummerscarin
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2021 at 10:14am
| All of the above methods work and have their place. On my WD project the wire brush works for loose paint and rust on rough surfaces but not well on smooth surfaces with good paint such as the oil pan. The flap disc and scour pads are better but create heat which can warp sheetmetal. Currently using 80 grit on a DA for that and walnut shells for the tightspots. |
Posted By: ACinSC
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2021 at 3:49pm
| Thanks for all the replies . Tried it out today and it's pretty aggressive . Gonna see what Home Depot has soon . |
Posted By: Darrell G (MN)
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2021 at 5:55pm
| A needle scaler works great on rough surfaces |
Posted By: JohnColo
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2021 at 6:17pm
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Thendrix, I've never seen a grinding fish, does the fish have to be dried before use and will it work in both directions or only one? Also you say they are pretty aggressive, do you need to wear special gloves or a face shield or anything |
Posted By: thendrix
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2021 at 6:20pm
A grinding fish is a fish with a machinists apron, face shield, safety glasses, and strong enough fins to handle a grinder. ------------- "Farming is a business that makes a Las Vegas craps table look like a regular paycheck" Ronald Reagan |