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Hello to all
Thanks for your comments. Apologies for the delayed reply.
I see! Seems it is then a bit a of a niche tool the .
The metabo blurb seemed to claim it could be used on steel generally, but does also seem that it's more aimed at stainless.
Reason I was asking is that I've recently acquired some other metabo tool, with a couple of 5A batteries.
There's one of these 'fillet grinders' on offer here
https://www.lawson-his.co.uk/metabo...v-li-ion-cordless-fillet-weld-grinder-ex-demo
Still over £200, but a lot less than the eye watering standard price.
I'm not at that stage yet (cleaning up the fillets). Probably about 2-3 months away.
Was thinking that maybe I could do with such a thing. If so then maybe I should grab that one now.
Hard to resist a 'bargain' eh.
Somewhat relieved to hear these are not a 'standard piece of kit' so to speak.
As it happens I have one of these metabo flat-head grinders (not had to use it for that yet, as we are only just starting the welding).
So, if the welding is done well/correctly there shouldn't really be much 'grinding' to do then.
For the record, yes, I was enquiring about finishing off/cleaning up the fillets on the newly welded beams/flat bars.
Will certainly be looking at getting one of the mentioned file sanders
https://www.ffx.co.uk/tools/product...MI9vm1rYu41QIVUBDTCh1-CQrSEAkYCSABEgKaz_D_BwE
Indeed, the Evolution one looks a pretty good deal.
Must admit, my background is in buildings. Reasonably familiar with wood/timber, plumbing, electrics and so on. Not really done any 'proper' steel working though (have actually been working in an office for the last 17 years).
Been getting to grips with the general principals this last year. But it's been pretty much all cutting out, grinding and de-rusting up till now.
When I last did any sort of 'work' with steel it was about 25 years ago (nothing professional, just general 'labouring' stuff). At that that time, from what I could see, it was all about 3mm or 6mm grinding discs. So I hadn't really considered anything to do with 'sanders' in relation to cleaning up/preparing steel (sanding being for wood right!).
Things have fortunately moved on it seems (is that right?). Have recently got to grips with the 1mm cutting discs and flap discs. Would seem a big improvement. I guess a flap disc is effectively a form of 'sanding'
Will have to try a few things out and see how it goes. Though as mentioned, that stage is still a good couple of months off.
Cheers
Thanks for your comments. Apologies for the delayed reply.
I see! Seems it is then a bit a of a niche tool the .
The metabo blurb seemed to claim it could be used on steel generally, but does also seem that it's more aimed at stainless.
Reason I was asking is that I've recently acquired some other metabo tool, with a couple of 5A batteries.
There's one of these 'fillet grinders' on offer here
https://www.lawson-his.co.uk/metabo...v-li-ion-cordless-fillet-weld-grinder-ex-demo
Still over £200, but a lot less than the eye watering standard price.
I'm not at that stage yet (cleaning up the fillets). Probably about 2-3 months away.
Was thinking that maybe I could do with such a thing. If so then maybe I should grab that one now.
Hard to resist a 'bargain' eh.
Somewhat relieved to hear these are not a 'standard piece of kit' so to speak.
As it happens I have one of these metabo flat-head grinders (not had to use it for that yet, as we are only just starting the welding).
So, if the welding is done well/correctly there shouldn't really be much 'grinding' to do then.
For the record, yes, I was enquiring about finishing off/cleaning up the fillets on the newly welded beams/flat bars.
Will certainly be looking at getting one of the mentioned file sanders
https://www.ffx.co.uk/tools/product...MI9vm1rYu41QIVUBDTCh1-CQrSEAkYCSABEgKaz_D_BwE
Indeed, the Evolution one looks a pretty good deal.
Must admit, my background is in buildings. Reasonably familiar with wood/timber, plumbing, electrics and so on. Not really done any 'proper' steel working though (have actually been working in an office for the last 17 years).
Been getting to grips with the general principals this last year. But it's been pretty much all cutting out, grinding and de-rusting up till now.
When I last did any sort of 'work' with steel it was about 25 years ago (nothing professional, just general 'labouring' stuff). At that that time, from what I could see, it was all about 3mm or 6mm grinding discs. So I hadn't really considered anything to do with 'sanders' in relation to cleaning up/preparing steel (sanding being for wood right!).
Things have fortunately moved on it seems (is that right?). Have recently got to grips with the 1mm cutting discs and flap discs. Would seem a big improvement. I guess a flap disc is effectively a form of 'sanding'
Will have to try a few things out and see how it goes. Though as mentioned, that stage is still a good couple of months off.
Cheers
