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[ToM 2012]

hi i have welded accoss the inside of the top dash rail accross the bottom window lip. and i can not get the grinder in there to smooth it? it needs to be smooth as its painted after and can be seen. any ideas or tips on what to use? thanks tom 

[Tamworthbay]

B&D powerfile is brilliant for getting into awkward spots.

[sledgehammer]

if you have a good compressor , a die grinder is good if you have a steady hand

[ToM 2012]

any links lads? 

[alex-95]

this may be able to find it cheaper though

http://www.amazon.co...words=powerfile

[ToM 2012]

cheers alex ile have a look about i am going to need one. i am also after a spot welder any advise on where to get one from ? cheers tom 

[mk1leg]

Drammel tool with tungsten carbide bits......

[g-dog]

I use a set of grinding bits that fit in a drill Chuck. A round one,cone shaped one and a cylinder shaped one. Got them from b&q I think. Not the quickest method but it gets the welds tidy g

[sonikk4]

A right angle high speed grinder with a oval carbide burr.

Burrs in r/h bottom of picture

[skoughi]

As above right angle or straight with tungsten burr. You'll be able to use it with wire brush etc, very handy little tool. Don't do as I did though, I bought a cheap one and it fell in bits. Buy a good brand, Sealey is the one I ended up getting, and its an ace liitle thingy!

[sonikk4]

Kobe right angle grinder will do the job and get the burrs from this company.

http://www.atimetals...es/default.aspx

 

They are not the cheapest but they are by far the best. I'm still using an oval burr that i used on Project Erm.

[Craig89]

+1 for the B&D powerfile. Don't know how I managed without it before I had it. In my experience die grinders and burrs can be abit too aggressive for bodywork

[sonikk4]

+1 for the B&D powerfile. Don't know how I managed without it before I had it. In my experience die grinders and burrs can be abit too aggressive for bodywork

 

Each to their own but if you take your time then a burr will do the job nicely/ Its something i use at work on a constant basis. I used a power file once and it now sits in my toolbox virtually unused.

[ToM 2012]

sorry peeps whats a burr? still learning

[Minilegs]

A rotary burr. Bottom rightish of sonikks picture. They are best ran at higher speed, such as air drill, ( I think ) . They can be very agressive , but with a little bit of practise, they are very versatile and accurate. However, they can be mighty noisy:-) but hey Ho