How To Clean Out Little Corners?

[abrogard]

Anyone got a good idea for a tool to clear weld out of tight little corners?

I am a bum diy welder and I often make bad welds that need grinding back and redoing, that sort of thing.

okay on a flat piece and so on. but tight little corners like when sticking two bits of 1" angle together my screw up is down in that 1". I've got to get in there. Can't say oh well and move on and do a better weld elsewhere that will hold the job together.

And I haven't found a good tool for the job. I use a pointed stone on my Dremel tool right now as the best thing I can find.

Any clues?

 

[mike os]

Die grinder and carbide burrs

 

[James1979]

Carbide burr in a die grinder.

Klingspor are good.

Carbide burrs

www.klingspor.co.uk

 

[bourbon]

Don't weld in the tight corners?

 

[Popcorn]

Black & Decker 350W Powerfile Belt Sander

• Variable speed• Belt size: 451 x 13mm• Cable length: 3m• Includes: 3x belts, 13mm straight arm The Black & Decker Powerfile Belt Sander is engineered to sand and file in even the most awkward spots. The powerful belt sanding action and slimline profile enables you to get into the tightest...

www.toolstation.com

 

[Ed.]

As others have said above, 1/4 inch Carbide burrs in a die grinder. Works for me!

 

[8ob]

Anyone got a good idea for a tool to clear weld out of tight little corners?

I am a bum diy welder and I often make bad welds that need grinding back and redoing, that sort of thing.

okay on a flat piece and so on. but tight little corners like when sticking two bits of 1" angle together my screw up is down in that 1". I've got to get in there. Can't say oh well and move on and do a better weld elsewhere that will hold the job together.

And I haven't found a good tool for the job. I use a pointed stone on my Dremel tool right now as the best thing I can find.

Any clues?

Top tip, it’s easier to become a better welder than a grinderist


Bob

 

[bourbon]

Black & Decker 350W Powerfile Belt Sander

• Variable speed• Belt size: 451 x 13mm• Cable length: 3m• Includes: 3x belts, 13mm straight arm The Black & Decker Powerfile Belt Sander is engineered to sand and file in even the most awkward spots. The powerful belt sanding action and slimline profile enables you to get into the tightest...

www.toolstation.com

Silverline one is better, as The motor is inline so not as bulky

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Manufacturer of hand tools, power tools, fixings, hardware and more!

www.silverlinetools.com

 

[GRW]

Die grinder and carbide burrs

I bought a cheapie Makita knock-off Katsu 240v electric Die Grinder from (I think it was but I'm often wrong) Aim Tools. It was under 30-quid, and it works really rather well.
It's single speed, and its on/off switch is just a toggle switch on the tail-end (so I make sure I keep a good grip on it). Good value.