Dressing back welds

[excossack]

I can use a flap disc to grind welds back on flat surfaces but what do you use on corner sections etc?

 

[waddycall]

I use a backing pad and 80 grit sanding discs

 

[Robotstar5]

Dynafile

 

[excossack]

The powerfile looks interesting. I was thinking of drill bit grinder type attachment.

 

[sardine]

Why can't you use a flap disk ?

Go for a finer grit if you want a polish on it.

 

[excossack]

Flap discs are good but you cant get into tight corners without missing a bit

 

[Maker]

How about a Dremel or other small die grinder with a sanding drum/grinding wheel/wire wheel?

 

[sardine]

Oh i see what you mean, inside corners ?

I use the edge of an old type thick cutting disk to grind off big spatter or " adjust " the profile ( I mean my cock ups )

 

[excossack]

Thats the one. Inside corners. I have a dremel....

 

[hotrodder]

Personally i do everything i can to avoid inside corners/fillet welds if they can't be left 'as is'... sheet metal and i turn the corner and use a butt weld instead for example

 

[marlinspike]

I bought that power file this week and very impressed so far, though only used it for paint and rust removal, not cleaning up welds. £41 at the the B and D shop at the Lowry, Salford. Dremmels are fantastic tools too. I use mine for all sorts of things, though not dressing welds so far.

 

[outofthefire]

I'm with hotrodder, failing that I use a die grinder and a carbide burr.

 

[Mr shiney]

I make perfect welds so dressing back not needed.........

 

[excossack]

Cheers for the hints and tips. I think I also have a die grinder as well.