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I use bristle discs on an angle grinder for removing mill scale, they are way more efficient than flap wheels. If you don't want to use...
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I own and use the **** out of this tool, but the updated generation model (relatively recently released) is a nice upgrade.
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Thanks everyone, I have a few ideas to try. A band file and electric angle die grinder should be able to do most of what I want to do here.
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If by band file, you mean belt sander, I have an astro pneumatics 1/2 x 18 that I bought to clean weld seams inside square tube for...
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I was gonna ask where these stood for weld work. I bought an older B&D electric from a welder, then a Bauer when on sale. Both move...
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I haven't used my pneumatic band file since getting the M12 and Dewalt.
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I don't think I can add much to what's been said in the previous posts about tools....but I will add this: Using a flap disc for mill...
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Don't forget the bandfile as an option. I have pneumatic and cordless die grinders and a gaggle of angle grinders and I still find the...
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Flap wheels on an air angled die grinder used to be how I did a lot of prep. A real 3hp air compressor will not keep up, unless your...
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@strutaeng Thanks - looks like I'm better off with an electric die grinder. A 240 V compressor is doable, but isn't likely going to get...
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The Mitutoyo knock-offs aren't great. If you want cheap, look at Shars Aventor.
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@DNeinstadt I didn't know you could get corded angle die grinders. I don't see much on Amazon, any chance you have a link? @Rockable...
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Oddly, you need a big (5 HP minimum 80 gallon two-stage) air compressor to power a small angle die grinder. Any air tool that simply...
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Media blasting cabinet is the best and easiest way to remove scale. It's much faster than a grinder of any kind. You can also use it to...
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