Barbide Burrs & Jigs

[Rail_Head]

Evening All !

Was wondering if anyone uses carbide burrs for metal prep. I make gates and railings in my spare time and I use an angle grinder quite a lot for preping edges etc. I am looking at getting some solid carbide burrs (from Screwifx - made by Garryson). Does anyone use these? would you recommed them for such a use? being made from carbide I guess they should outlast grinding disks? Is it worth investing in some??


I have recently made yet another gate and this time incorporated some 'baskets' in the design. I have made a simple jig for holding the bar and the basket in place while I tack it up so it keeps is square. It seems to work fine.

Some pictures below show the simple jig - hope someone may find it useful?

Does anyone else have any other ideas for jigs etc for making gates and railings or are you all welding sills in cars???





PS the workshop is starting to get cold now - hate those dark nites!!

 

[Hitch]

I make jigs for all sorts of things, big and small, the job decides the type of jigs generally. Some good enough to do a single job then scrap, some good enough to last a lifetime.

As for the carbide burrs, these go in a die grinder. Much more fidly to get a uniform prep or for removing large amounts. They also create horible splintery waste. They certainly have there place, perfect for internal holes and grinding in confined spaces, but for general fab work its the trusty angle grinder.

 

[Hitch]

Just seen the jig pic. There is a far easier way of making such a jig, and much quicker to use.
The 3 pins hold securely, but loose enough to pull out easily.
You dont need to get to the back, once youve welded 3 sides the last wont move anyway.

 

[seanleed]

I agree with Hitachimad about the carbide burrs and the angle grinder. Use a 4.5" with a flap wheel if you want to be careful what you're taking off.