Decent flexible shaft grinder

Decent flexible shaft grinder

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ollya

Original Poster:

57 posts

227 months

Sunday 26th May 2024
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I wanted to grind some welds of my Volvo XC60 siren box today so I can get in and replace the battery. My massive old angle grinder is just going to make a mess of it. Every other week I seem to have a need do some grinding that's more delicate than angle grinder allows for.

Soooo...I'm thinking of something like this but i'm wondering what the recognised brand names are in this space please?
Also, what do I need to be looking for when it comes to the grinder attachments? It looks like the ones they tend to supply aren't up to much.
What's the minimum watts I should be considering?
Thanks

blueST

4,649 posts

231 months

Sunday 26th May 2024
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What about an air powered micro grinder? I've got a Chicago Pneumatic branded one that is very handy has plenty of power running off my DIY grade 50l compressor. Because it is air powered it doesn't bugger the motor if you inadvertently stall it out too. Quite noisy though and ice forms on the outside if you use it in cold weather.

Edited by blueST on Sunday 26th May 15:16

ollya

Original Poster:

57 posts

227 months

Sunday 26th May 2024
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Yup noise is an issue as I live in a very residential area. I was going to get a compressor and an impact gun a month back but went the battery route.

PositronicRay

28,068 posts

198 months

Monday 27th May 2024
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For small stuff I use a Dremel.

SystemOfAFrown

96 posts

35 months

Friday 31st May 2024
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Suhner are a very well respected brand, but you'll need deep pockets.

9xxNick

1,059 posts

229 months

Monday 10th June 2024
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Finger sander / power file? I can't envisage your application as such but I have found my one of these to be a very flexible and useful bit of kit.


ollya

Original Poster:

57 posts

227 months

Monday 10th June 2024
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You know what, whilst a finger sander wouldn't have worked for what I needed they look great. Sticking that exact one on my Christmas list I think. Ta