[cnc]

I need to do some work on my quarters
What r u guys using to cut the panels with???
I have a Makita I think 4 1/2" grinder is there somethin to put on this to cut out my panels with and then use it to grind my welds down with........Thanks for any help again as usual....Chris

[goatman55]

You can get 4 1/2 cutting wheels to fit your grinder. They are only designed to be used on edge, so if you have a lot of grinding to do, buy a grinding wheel, which is thicker.

Quality wheels are not very expensive, so having a few cutting wheels and a grinding wheel, would be a good start.

Dave

[GREATGTO]

yeah just use the cutoff wheels made for your grinder size, to get a nice straight cut just use masking tape then follow the edge of the tape for a nice straight cut

[TransAmRIP]

Originally Posted by GREATGTO

yeah just use the cutoff wheels made for your grinder size, to get a nice straight cut just use masking tape then follow the edge of the tape for a nice straight cut

Just what I did when replacing my partial quarters. Tape and follow the outline.

[69Customs]

TransAmRIP, I hope you had a clear lens in that welding helmet!!

[NAVYBLUE79T/A]

I found a corded die grinder at of all places,Harbor Freight.It was 39.00 dollars and performed flawlessly.I couldnt stand my noisy a$$ compressor going off every two seconds!I dont advocate buying cheap tools,BUT,for something like this,it was great.

[Judas]

Of the 3 angle grinders I have used on my resto so far, the Makita has outlasted the other 2 by orders of magnitude. One was a Craftsman, but I forget the other.

While getting the cutting wheels, I suggest grabbing the a grinding wheel or 3, some flap sanders (horizontal and vertical) and a knotted wire brush (great for removing crud, paint, and bondo- but wear a dust mask). Also, I strongly suggest wearing full gloves and face shield when using a knotted wire brush. Occasionally it "sheds" a wire which is like a mini-bullet. I had one make it through my welding gloves right into a finger knuckle.

-J

[cnc]

Thanks for the replies guys
I know the cutting disc should be about 1/16" in thickness for the cuts to get a good gap for butt welding
As for the Grinding disc is there a certain Grit type I want to start grinding with???...Chris

[Dan968]

I use my IR air saw whenever possible.

[webfoot]

Originally Posted by cnc

Thanks for the replies guys
I know the cutting disc should be about 1/16" in thickness for the cuts to get a good gap for butt welding
As for the Grinding disc is there a certain Grit type I want to start grinding with???...Chris

I get the 3M green corps 1/32" wheels for cutting. Grinding discs I use the green 3M 40 grit. Also to get some high welds down I use my grinder discs. You can double up 2 of the 1/32" ones for extra control.

[TransAmRIP]

Originally Posted by 69Customs

TransAmRIP, I hope you had a clear lens in that welding helmet!!

Thats actually my son, and yes it had a clear lens!

[cnc]

Ok guys thanks for the input gonna hopefully tackle this at some point soon ...