Alternatives to B&D Powerfile

[pandhandj]

All,

I am currently trying to restore a '72 mini. I'm cutting out the rust and replacing with new metal/panels. I am a novice welder and my welds definatley need some tidying up.

I've been using a grinder to make the welds look a bit prettier, but i have found that i just cant get the disc or flap pad into some of the wee nooks and crannies on the mini.

So, i have been looking at Black & Decker powerfiles to get into the smaller area's that need tidying.

Can anyone say if this is a worthwhile purchase? or is there another tool i should consider, mayeb a dremel or other rotary tool? I dont wont to spend a fortune, if possible.

Any advice gratefully accepted,

cheers,

paul

 

[pedrobedro]

Powerfile with 40 or 60 grit belts is the cheapest way you will do it. Aldi had one for £29.99 last week if you can find one with them still in stock. If you have a very good compressor you could get an air powered one but they do like a lot of air.

 

[hussy]

try machine mart, i prefer the air tool ones are generally they work out cheaper in the long run, no motor to burn out etc
try ebay for a second hand air setup?

 

[madkayaker]

Amazon has a few at good prices I use a b&d one at work that's 30 years old and when it gets used its the only tool for the job. Used it last months for deburing conduit entry holes inside stainless control boxes

 

[pedrobedro]

Amazon has a few at good prices I use a b&d one at work that's 30 years old and when it gets used its the only tool for the job. Used it last months for deburing conduit entry holes inside stainless control boxes

My Black and Wrecker one is a few years old now and it gets used for a lot of different jobs like shaping knife handles and the last job I did was cleaning the ports on the scooter barrel. It's quieter than a compressor and air tool, doesn't freeze your hands and it uses less electricity.

 

[slimjim]

just bought one, this one

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110968248098?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

it's the second one I have bought, the other was many years ago and dissapeared,

I had a look at the Aldi ones, but figured that the B&D ones would remain supported for longer, and it has a hard filter bag, this one comes with the three arms and case, the cranked arm is handy!

 

[pandhandj]

thanks all - I might see if Santa can bring me a shiney new one for chrismas.

 

[Lawnmowerboy]

use the zirconia belts, the ali oxide ones dont last 5 mins.