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Re: Small Shop Guys What is a tool you use frequently that is out of the norm

Originally Posted by Lis2323

Assistant or first aid attendant ....




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I sure could use her A$$-is-trance right about now!

Re: Small Shop Guys What is a tool you use frequently that is out of the norm

Originally Posted by Lis2323

Isn't that a rust encapsulator? Works okay as an adhesive?



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Yup. In that application. Once it is cured it is nearly impossible to get it off anything including your hands. I also used it to seal the holes in an oil pan that was rusted though. Not big holes just pin holes. It worked okay for that too for a while.

Re: Small Shop Guys What is a tool you use frequently that is out of the norm

Originally Posted by Meltedmetal

I had some 3" ones come unglued. I used por 15 to re-glue them in a jig I have to keep band saw blades aligned for silver soldering. It worked okay.

Isn't that a rust encapsulator? Works okay as an adhesive?


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Re: Small Shop Guys What is a tool you use frequently that is out of the norm

Originally Posted by Lis2323

I have the same problem with my Klingspoor 1/2"x24" belts.

My own fault for buying a big *** box of them off eBay. The adhesive bond let's go on them.


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I had some 3" ones come unglued. I used por 15 to re-glue them in a jig I have to keep band saw blades aligned for silver soldering. It worked okay.

Re: Small Shop Guys What is a tool you use frequently that is out of the norm

I agree
I have 1/2" and rarely use it but I had for 40 years.
I found electric 120 volt last longest and I do not to run a air compressor. Battery power is great till the battery dies now I have a costly draw filler.

Dave

Originally Posted by M J D

I have the larger 3/4" belt in pneumatic. Biggest issue I have is the belts don't last that long. Not really a big deal since it's a tool not often used.

Re: Small Shop Guys What is a tool you use frequently that is out of the norm

Haven't had that problem. It's just that it's a relatively small belt and they just wear out quickly. I haven't tried ceramic ( if they are available) , just zirconia.

Re: Small Shop Guys What is a tool you use frequently that is out of the norm

Originally Posted by M J D

I have the larger 3/4" belt in pneumatic. Biggest issue I have is the belts don't last that long. Not really a big deal since it's a tool not often used.

I have the same problem with my Klingspoor 1/2"x24" belts.

My own fault for buying a big *** box of them off eBay. The adhesive bond let's go on them.


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Re: Small Shop Guys What is a tool you use frequently that is out of the norm

Originally Posted by Lis2323

Same. I just bought a cordless Makita




which I like using because it’s so handy, but lacks the real power of my pneumatic Dynabrade with 1/2” belt.


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I have the larger 3/4" belt in pneumatic. Biggest issue I have is the belts don't last that long. Not really a big deal since it's a tool not often used.

Re: Small Shop Guys What is a tool you use frequently that is out of the norm

Originally Posted by M J D

Usually have to use one of the small hand held belt sanders like the Milwaukee band file for those situations

Same. I just bought a cordless Makita




which I like using because it’s so handy, but lacks the real power of my pneumatic Dynabrade with 1/2” belt.


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Re: Small Shop Guys What is a tool you use frequently that is out of the norm

Come to think of it, I think you can get " trim cuts" with 3)8" 24 thread.

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Originally Posted by Lis2323

That's a really good idea. I have Trim Kut and Rolocs that I currently use in the right angle die grinders.







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Same here. Major issue I've found is it's not really a low profile setup. Usually have to use one of the small hand held belt sanders like the Milwaukee band file for those situations

Re: Small Shop Guys What is a tool you use frequently that is out of the norm

Originally Posted by M J D

I would think if you found a 3/8" 24 external to 1/4" 20 thread insert you could adapt a 3" roloc holder and use 3" roloc flap discs or surface conditioning pads on there

That's a really good idea. I have Trim Kut and Rolocs that I currently use in the right angle die grinders.







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Re: Small Shop Guys What is a tool you use frequently that is out of the norm

Originally Posted by Lis2323

And the answer is no




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I would think if you found a 3/8" 24 external to 1/4" 20 thread insert you could adapt a 3" roloc holder and use 3" roloc flap discs or surface conditioning pads on there

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And the answer is no




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Re: Small Shop Guys What is a tool you use frequently that is out of the norm

Originally Posted by whtbaron

It says max. 4" disc.... won't take 4.5" with the guard on?

Pretty sure not. I will look tomorrow.


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Re: Small Shop Guys What is a tool you use frequently that is out of the norm

Yea... I might still get an Aircat if I find I'm using this one for things that annoy me. It says max. 4" disc.... won't take 4.5" with the guard on?

$250 Cdn. all in... that's better than the $312 I got quoted last time..... https://www.amazon.com/AIRCAT-6275-C.../dp/B00U24VGBQ

Small Shop Guys What is a tool you use frequently that is out of the norm

Originally Posted by Tarmstrong

You found any flap discs that will work with that…cut off I found, couldn’t find flap discs anyplace…thanks.

Not certain but I never looked. I find the cut off wheels work well for light grinding as well as spatter removal in tight spots.

Post here if you find some [emoji3]

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Re: Small Shop Guys What is a tool you use frequently that is out of the norm

Originally Posted by Lis2323

6375 A. Affirmative !


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You found any flap discs that will work with that…cut off I found, couldn’t find flap discs anyplace…thanks.

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Originally Posted by Reebz

Is this the Air cat you are referring to? https://www.tooldiscounter.com/produ...caAiY_EALw_wcB

6375 A. Affirmative !


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Is this the Air cat you are referring to? https://www.tooldiscounter.com/produ...caAiY_EALw_wcB

Re: Small Shop Guys What is a tool you use frequently that is out of the norm

Originally Posted by Tarmstrong

Do you like that Aircat you posted last week or some other suggestion …I am getting myself some Christmas presents and one of those extended reach grinders is on my list…thanks.

I really like that Aircat. The extended reach in conjunction with a relatively low profile head make it invaluable.

I purchased it several years ago on advice from from a member here on WW

Put it on your list and Merry Christmas!


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Re: Small Shop Guys What is a tool you use frequently that is out of the norm

Originally Posted by Lis2323

I just looked on line. $99cdn regular price so you did okay.

Too bad it doesn't have a lower profile head

I use mine A LOT (embarrassed to say)


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Do you like that Aircat you posted last week or some other suggestion …I am getting myself some Christmas presents and one of those extended reach grinders is on my list…thanks.

Re: Small Shop Guys What is a tool you use frequently that is out of the norm

Power tools from Harbor Freight
I only buy Dewalt with cord as they keep going and going and still going.

Dave

PS very few things I buy from HF
If I can not fix or upgrade I do not buy HF

Originally Posted by Oscar

I bought one from harbor freight thinking it would be great to grind out tack welds or bad welds (I do a lot of those ), but it is severely under-powered, even for harbor freight quality, lol.

Small Shop Guys What is a tool you use frequently that is out of the norm

Originally Posted by whtbaron

Yea, it's no powerhouse... there's a reason the good ones are over $300 and this one was $70. Like I said, it's not something I'll use a lot, but for those nasty little places where nothing else will go, it's an option. That screened face shield will also have limited uses. Right now I'm doing a lot of wire wheeling on some rusty paint, and it's good for that. I noticed on the grinder that I can still feel particles getting through it though ( not too surprising being a screen ) so it will require safety glasses under it while using the grinder.

I just looked on line. $99cdn regular price so you did okay.

Too bad it doesn't have a lower profile head

I use mine A LOT (embarrassed to say)


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Yea, it's no powerhouse... there's a reason the good ones are over $300 and this one was $70. Like I said, it's not something I'll use a lot, but for those nasty little places where nothing else will go, it's an option. That screened face shield will also have limited uses. Right now I'm doing a lot of wire wheeling on some rusty paint, and it's good for that. I noticed on the grinder that I can still feel particles getting through it though ( not too surprising being a screen ) so it will require safety glasses under it while using the grinder.