Cutting a weld

[andyscoobs]

Currently working on a Tiger kit car. I've taken the old seat out and found a bracket welded to the chassis which I need to remove.
What tool would people recommend to cut the weld.
Space is tight and I don't want to damage the chassis.

[SHutchinson]

Angle grinder with a cutting disc.

[Robb F]

andyscoobs said:

Currently working on a Tiger kit car. I've taken the old seat out and found a bracket welded to the chassis which I need to remove.
What tool would people recommend to cut the weld.
Space is tight and I don't want to damage the chassis.

If you can gain access, use an angle grinder with a cutting disc to remove the majority of the material, then flatten out with a grinding/abrasive pad/disc.

Don't forget to paint the exposed metal to avoid corrosion.

[andyscoobs]

Was going to use my angle grinder but thought there might be a more subtle tool for the job

Ta for the replies

[dadofbud]

Angle grinder with a 3mm cutting disc will do the least amount of damage

[Snake the Sniper]

dadofbud said:

Angle grinder with a 3mm cutting disc will do the least amount of damage

Not quite. A 0.9mm or 1.0mm disc will be give both a cleaner cut and less mess to clear up. And it'll heat the metal less too.

[thescamper]

Whats wrong with a trusty hacksaw and a 32tpi blade, next to no mess and certainly no excess heat, tidy up with a file and paint, job done.

[dadofbud]

Snake the Sniper said:

Not quite. A 0.9mm or 1.0mm disc will be give both a cleaner cut and less mess to clear up. And it'll heat the metal less too.

Yes very true, they do tend to break with very little effort though in tight places