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Power Chamfering Tool
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rlitman
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I’ve been toying with buying a pneumatic one of those on eBay for a while. It’s like $60, but I’m not sure how often I’d actually use it.
I haven't watched Tom's video yet but here's mine.
I call it my "cheater machine", 2 reasons. I used to always mill chamfers which can be time consuming or use the belt sander. With this chamfering machine it's so quick & easy so it feels like cheating. Other reason, I cheated by ending up buying a machine instead making mine own.
Ever since I saw Stefan Gotteswinter's I had planned on making one. But I'm so glad I did buy one, I love this thing even though it doesn't get used very often.
I call it my "cheater machine", 2 reasons. I used to always mill chamfers which can be time consuming or use the belt sander. With this chamfering machine it's so quick & easy so it feels like cheating. Other reason, I cheated by ending up buying a machine instead making mine own.
Ever since I saw Stefan Gotteswinter's I had planned on making one. But I'm so glad I did buy one, I love this thing even though it doesn't get used very often.
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macgee
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That looks really nice Darkzero,
Thanks Cobbler for sharing the vid., I like OX Tool and could see using it a lot.
I've have one of these but admittedly have not used it and probably wont, it's more for big pieces in stainless and steel. EKF Portable Hand-Held Beveling Machine; Made in Germany and uses carbide indexable inserts.
https://www.csunitec.com/bevel-deburr-chamfer-edges-steel-plate-ekf-beveling-machine
Thanks Cobbler for sharing the vid., I like OX Tool and could see using it a lot.
I've have one of these but admittedly have not used it and probably wont, it's more for big pieces in stainless and steel. EKF Portable Hand-Held Beveling Machine; Made in Germany and uses carbide indexable inserts.
https://www.csunitec.com/bevel-deburr-chamfer-edges-steel-plate-ekf-beveling-machine
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Firebrick43
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Sort of ironic as I was looking at metabo Beveling machines the other night, that is until I realized they were 1100$. I can justify draw filing a lot of changers at that point. A trim router with an attachment might be a good alternative.
https://www.metabo.com/us/enus/tools/cutting-sanding-milling/metal-processing/bevelling-tools/kfm-16-15-f-601753620-bevelling-tool.html
https://www.metabo.com/us/enus/tools/cutting-sanding-milling/metal-processing/bevelling-tools/kfm-16-15-f-601753620-bevelling-tool.html
neophyte
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Trumpf in Germany/Switzerland, has manufactured tools like that for decades.
Some used rotary burrs, some used a punch and die system like a nibbler.
All were expensive as hell( ie. $1000+)
Nowadays there are less expensive options.
In the past I once used a Dremrl with a burr mounted in the Dremel router Table.
Not perfect, but you can remove a surprising amount of material if needed.
Some used rotary burrs, some used a punch and die system like a nibbler.
All were expensive as hell( ie. $1000+)
Nowadays there are less expensive options.
In the past I once used a Dremrl with a burr mounted in the Dremel router Table.
Not perfect, but you can remove a surprising amount of material if needed.
macgee
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I could probably jig up a table for mine above like the other ones that have been mentioned?. I’ll probably end up selling it as I have yet to use it. Looks like it be really good for prepping welding projects
MushCreek
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I haven't watched Tom's video yet but here's mine.
I call it my "cheater machine", 2 reasons. I used to always mill chamfers which can be time consuming or use the belt sander. With this chamfering machine it's so quick & easy so it feels like cheating. Other reason, I cheated by ending up buying a machine instead making mine own.
Ever since I saw Stefan Gotteswinter's I had planned on making one. But I'm so glad I did buy one, I love this thing even though it doesn't get used very often.
I can't quite make out the brand? I worked in a shop that had one called a Bur Beaver, which is now apparently made by Harig. $1900, though.
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toolchaser
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I worked part time for a company that made book binding equipment & conveyor systems for finished books, we made a lot of lay down conveyors & feeders with 80/20 & aluminum bar stock. The power chamfering tool we had was a huge time saver. I don't remember the brand, but it was somewhat underpowered for long pieces.
macgee
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Had anyone been using these for welding prep?
Got mine from KBC Tools. They go for just under $800 but I caught one on sale for $540 or something (I forget) & my local KBC had one in stock so I couldn't resist picking it up.
Looks exactly like the Heck Industries VA-400 that goes for $1700. Seen some China ones on ebay that look similar too at the time but for pretty much the same price I paid. The KBC one is made in Taiwan & so is the Heck.
I'm not sure why these things cost so much for what they are. Even the Bur Beaver, one cutting bit costs $100. Maybe it doesn't wear out fast but still. For the one I got I liked that it uses common SPU milling inserts that are inexpensive. It's nicely made, runs smooth & quiet. I'd buy it again for the price I paid.
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looks handy. Would be great for pre welding prep.
MushCreek
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Grizzly has one for $325. Wonder if it's any good for the home shop?
The Grizz only has 3 reviews, all mention the Burr Beaver
https://www.grizzly.com/products/grizzly-deburring-and-beveling-machine/t10091
I built a couple toe jack adapters specifically for container leveling, ended up cluging a bandsaw approach (including one of my 45 degree adapters) rather than grinding bevels on 3/4" pieces for welding - worked OK (and a LOT faster), bit I might take a closer look at the Grizz for that price... Steve
Edit - looks like the Grizz has a max depth cut of 5mm, I might still end up using the bandsaw method for any more heavy welds...
https://www.grizzly.com/products/grizzly-deburring-and-beveling-machine/t10091
I built a couple toe jack adapters specifically for container leveling, ended up cluging a bandsaw approach (including one of my 45 degree adapters) rather than grinding bevels on 3/4" pieces for welding - worked OK (and a LOT faster), bit I might take a closer look at the Grizz for that price... Steve
Edit - looks like the Grizz has a max depth cut of 5mm, I might still end up using the bandsaw method for any more heavy welds...
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gizardlizard
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I have the burr beaver at my work. Use it daily. Works good. No issues at all. Super fast.
macgee
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In case anyone is interested here's my BDS EFK450 chamfering machine that uses three indexable carbide inserts. Does a 1/4" deep bevel into hard steel and stainless. 13 amp motor, weighs 10 pounds. Made in Germany. It's amazing what these sell for but you don't want to go cheap when needing something like this.
The thing is a beast but really well made and solid. Ended up selling it to another GJ who needed it more than me and who's way more talented than I when it comes to welding and milling thick stainless.
The thing is a beast but really well made and solid. Ended up selling it to another GJ who needed it more than me and who's way more talented than I when it comes to welding and milling thick stainless.
I just got this little thing. $50 shipped from aliexpress. I probably won't use it much since I have the benchtop chamfering machine I posted above. My reasoning was to use it for internal chamfers or on things I can't bring to the chamfering machine. I haven't tried it on anything yet but the sucker is loud & air hungry. Well like any typical air die grinder I suppose, just seems loud to me since I pretty much retired all my air tools a while ago. My chamfering machine runs smooth & quiet
rlitman
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Funny. I got mine via Amazon for $62 earlier this week, and it works great. I wouldn't say it's any louder than my pneumatic die grinders (I still use air quite a bit). Probably a little quieter actually. But it makes a beautiful bevel with ease.
Thanks for the feedback rlitman, that's good hear. I still haven't tested mine out yet other than just making sure it ran, lol. Yeah I guess your right, it's not really any louder than my air die grinders, just been a while since I ran them.