[Shiny]

Thanks, never thought of that!

I spent an hour with a green bristle disc. It did well but my cheap grinder couldn't keep the rpm up. Or more likely, my compressor can't keep up with the grinder. Tedious job fir sure.

[Shiny]

I like the 2" 3M bristle discs and conditioning discs so decided to get a 1-inch version and invest in a long-nose die grinder to reach into the recessed corners.

Anyone know where I can buy singles without getting nailed on shipping:



My compressor is not up to much so I'm planning on a corded electric grinder to drive it, probably DeWalt.

I also want to get a better right-angle air-powered die grinder, hoping to out-perform my old Harbor Freight POS at the low cfm I have. I use these things about once a year so don't need nor want bulletproof tools. DeWalt has one they claim will run with as low as 3 cfm. Anyone use this or have another low-cost option that runs on low cfm?

[Goatboyjohnny]

The belt sander has become my Frank's hot sauce of my toolbox, I use that $#!% on EVERYTHING!!! They make scotchbrite belts too.

[Shiny]

Thanks for the second nod on the sander. Scotchbrite belts!

Sounds like a useful tool. Looking at low-cost options, is the Eastwood too cheap? There is an Astro-Pneumatic that looks like better quality at a mostly budget price.

[Goatboyjohnny]

I have an Astro, and a couple from harbor frieght that are all the exact same tool,just labeled and colored differently.

[Shiny]

Originally Posted by Goatboyjohnny

The belt sander has become my Frank's hot sauce of my toolbox, I use that $#!% on EVERYTHING!!! They make scotchbrite belts too.

Originally Posted by Goatboyjohnny

I have an Astro, and a couple from harbor frieght that are all the exact same tool,just labeled and colored differently.

Thanks for the tip on the belt sander and scotchbrite belts. I ordered an Astro 3/8" belt sander and their composite right-angle grinder. Both are great so far. The scotchbrite belt is awesome. It holds up great and the tool is both light and easy to use... no jumping around, easy to control! With sandpaper, I imagine it will be a great tool for grinding welds or breaking edges.

I struck out on the 1" bristle disc so will just have to hand scuff where I still can't reach. But there isn't any rust and the black factory primer and paint are still stuck well so I'm not worried about adhesion in areas I won't ever see.

As to the visible areas, I plan to prime with Spraymax aerosol 2K epoxy. Their TDS just says "sand" with no recommended grit size. I'm planning on sticking with 80 grit, which looks like it should give a lot of bite.

[Cammer-6]

Actually theres a reason for through sanding as moisture will creep

Originally Posted by Shiny

Thanks for the tip on the belt sander and scotchbrite belts. I ordered an Astro 3/8" belt sander and their composite right-angle grinder. Both are great so far. The scotchbrite belt is awesome. It holds up great and the tool is both light and easy to use... no jumping around, easy to control! With sandpaper, I imagine it will be a great tool for grinding welds or breaking edges.

I struck out on the 1" bristle disc so will just have to hand scuff where I still can't reach. I won't evBut there isn't any rust and the black factory primer and paint are still stuck well so I'm not worried about adhesion in areas er see.

As to the visible areas, I plan to prime with Spraymax aerosol 2K epoxy. Their TDS just says "sand" with no recommended grit size. I'm planning on sticking with 80 grit, which looks like it should give a lot of bite.