jmsheahan
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Battery powered die grindersjmsheahan
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So I'm about to embark on the steep learning curve of mig welding. I have my first welder and the associated gear that goes with it - what I'm lacking is tools to clean up my mistakes - grinding back welds etc. Has anyone got any experience with using battery powered die grinders such as this Milwaukee one? I'm aware they will eat batteries but as I've already bought in to the 'fuel' system I have a few powerpacks good to go. Battery tools are always a significant investment so want to make sure it's up to the job before splashing the hard earned. I do have an air-compressor but it's pretty small 24L, noisy as hell and I'm guessing an air die grinder will be pretty useless on it. This will all be for hobbiest use, it's not going to be hammered on daily in a workshop environment. Thoughts? Any help appreciated!
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Last Edit: Oct 5, 2021 13:49:19 GMT by jmsheahan
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I have a Makita one not had it long though seems to work fine and no worse on batteries than the grinder, where do you get your bits from as lots of places seem to sell die grinders but not the burrs
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mk2cossie
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Battery powered die grindersmk2cossie
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I have a fairly new 14.4v Snap-On die grinder, and it is far nicer and quieter to use than the air ones I have Doesn't seem to eat batteries too badly, but that may be down to allowing the bits to do the work instead of forcing anything
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where do you get your bits from as lots of places seem to sell die grinders but not the burrs I get mine off eBay, or there's usually a couple of stands at Race Retro and the NEC Classic Car show that do them.
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lmr
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After years of using air powered die grinders, I invested a few months ago in the Milwaukee one pictured. I have 6AH batteries, and they last for a decent stint. So much easier to use the battery version. No compressor noise, and no trailing air pipes. I am delighted with the Milwaukee product.
There are plenty of Youtube videos reviewing the tool, and I have only seen positive comments
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jmsheahan
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Battery powered die grindersjmsheahan
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Excellent thanks guys, appreciate the feedback. Sounds like it's worth a shot then!
Anything to make life a little easier and stay on the right side of the neighbours.
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Join the MIG Welding forum, it is super friendly and full of advice about all sorts of welding and metal work. Beginners and expertsNo politics. Me and several other Retro-riders are on there. I wouldn't get an expensive cordless die grinder at this stage,, a cheap 4 1/2" 240v angle grinder and some 1mm slitting discs, and some 120 grit flap discs, will be fine. Good luck and let us know how you get on.
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jmsheahan
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 688
Club RR Member Number: 121
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Battery powered die grindersjmsheahan
@jmsheahan
Club Retro Rides Member 121
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Join the MIG Welding forum, it is super friendly and full of advice about all sorts of welding and metal work. Beginners and expertsNo politics. Me and several other Retro-riders are on there. I wouldn't get an expensive cordless die grinder at this stage,, a cheap 4 1/2" 240v angle grinder and some 1mm slitting discs, and some 120 grit flap discs, will be fine. Good luck and let us know how you get on. Thanks, appreciate the advice! I've been lurking on there for a while, reading up as much as can, seems a great resource! Hoping to grab some welding gas this week and have a go at setting the machine up next weekend. It's all a bit intimidating but just got to crack on and have a go!
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Oct 11, 2021 18:57:54 GMT
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As I am finding out, when deciding where to cut out rot consider where would be easiest to dress back the welds, do not necessarily go for the smallest repair.
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