What air tool to remove rust

[jweaver]

What air tool to use for sanding?

I am a bit of a tool addict.. If I have a use for a tool, I want one.

I want to find an air tool which would be good to clean rust/oxidisation/dirt.. Something which would take cheap sanding or flap discs.

I already have a number of tools which can achieve this, but it means changing "bits" (such as an Angle Grinder and Flap Disk) so I want something specifically designed for sanding that its always ready.

I have looked at "Air Sanders", but the majority are random/orbital and I am not sure they are right thing for cleaning rust?

There is also another type, which might do the job:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RDGTOOLS-...Air_Tools_and_Compressors&hash=item43aa383b90

But the central collar means that you can only use the edge of the disk and I have seen a Youtube video of it, and it can only really sand in lines due to the fact that the backing plate doesn't bend.

Ideally I would like one of the rubber backing pads taht you see, but I can't work out exactly what tool it fits in..

Can anyone recommend a cheap air tool, which will allow me to do general 'sanding' and will take low cost, widely available discs?

I am happy to buy an orbital sander, if thats what people recommend, but I am not convinced that they are the right thing for this application. That said, I have seen some of the listings talk about "Free speed", so wonder if its possible to turn the orbital function off?


Jon

 

[gordon stephenson]

I find the best solution to your changing discs etc, Is to have several angle grinders, each with a different cutting/grinding disc etc.I currently have 4 with, 1) 0.8mm cutting disc, 2)Zirconia flap disc. 3) depressed ctr hard grinding disc. and 4)twisted knot wire brush.

 

[pedrobedro]

Buy another angle grinder. It will be quieter and use less power than running the compressor to achieve the same thing. It takes me less than a minute to change a disc on my grinder, how busy are you really ?

 

[Wallace]

If you really don't like your neighbours a needle scaler is a great tool! Link to Clarke needle scaler/air chisel

If you want to see a misleading video of a needle scaler in use....... Harbor Freight "almost silent" needle scaler

 

[jweaver]

I find the best solution to your changing discs etc, Is to have several angle grinders, each with a different cutting/grinding disc etc.I currently have 4 with, 1) 0.8mm cutting disc, 2)Zirconia flap disc. 3) depressed ctr hard grinding disc. and 4)twisted knot wire brush.

Exactly what I am trying to achieve.. Rather than changing disc, I want a another tool which can be permanently setup with a pad..

 

[jweaver]

Buy another angle grinder. It will be quieter and use less power than running the compressor to achieve the same thing. It takes me less than a minute to change a disc on my grinder, how busy are you really ?

My electric grinder is hardly out.. I only get it out when I need to do long/continuous work.. I know that changing a disc is easy.. But not when the grinder is packed away.. Its a pain to get it out, change from a cutting disk to a flap disk, just to remove a bit of rust.

I want a small air sander for little jobs.. I don't mind using air.. Just want a smaller sander to compliment the 75mm disc cutter/grinder, which is one of the most used tools I have!

 

[masleeve]

I have a selection of grinders and keep them with different disc, grinding , flap wheel and a nylon fibre pad wheel.

For really roughstuff I have always fancied a needle scaler , it is on my list.

 

[jweaver]

I have a selection of grinders and keep them with different disc, grinding , flap wheel and a nylon fibre pad wheel.

For really roughstuff I have always fancied a needle scaler , it is on my list.

And in truth, i wil be buying another grinder soon (when they come to Aldi/Lidl) and will keep one armed with a flap disk and the other a cutter. But i still want something air powered.. There much be some kind of Sander out there which will do what i want?

 

[octo0072000]

aldi compressor and air tools on sale thursday

 

[Wallace]

For really roughstuff I have always fancied a needle scaler , it is on my list.

Be prepared for the noise, that YouTube clip I posted is edited to sound like something a dentist would use.

 

[jweaver]

aldi compressor and air tools on sale thursday

Wow.. Thats an odd co-incidence.. I was noy seatchig old posts today to see if Aldi or Lidl ever stocked an air sander.. It seems that only Lidl (Parkzone) ever did. So this weeks deals wont help.

But i have to say that i am tempted by the air sheers, as i bought a "nibbler" some years back and it was near useless due to the sharp "swarf" that it ciicked ut.. Fancy a nibbler? Also would like to get another cut off tool, as i use the one i have all the time and could keep on loaded with a cutting wheel and the 2nd with a grinder.

But i still would like a sander and Aldi cant help.....

 

[MrFluffy]

Be prepared for the noise, that YouTube clip I posted is edited to sound like something a dentist would use.

I doubt they'd sell as many if they let people know it sounded like having a pulse jet running

 

[Wallace]

I doubt they'd sell as many if they let people know it sounded like having a pulse jet running

Alice Cooper live is a close comparison.