Best way to grind welds smooth
 

A friend and I are trying to figure out the best way to ground MIG welds smooth on charge pipes, we've tried a normal angle grinder and it was hard to get it decently smooth, any ideas ?

Re: Best way to grind welds smooth
 

I use a little CP die grinder with a 90° shaft (as in, perpendicular to the handle) and a 3" Roloc. 24 or 36 grit will knock down the welds in a hurry. :y

Colin

Re: Best way to grind welds smooth
 

Die grinder.

Re: Best way to grind welds smooth
 

If they are going to be painted when done, just grind them downa dn then use a little body filler and sand by hand. You won't even be able to find them after painting if you do a decent job.

Later
Randy

Re: Best way to grind welds smooth
 

Angle Grinder and a High Grit Flap Disc!

Re: Best way to grind welds smooth
 

Would hardware stores have the flap disc ?

Re: Best way to grind welds smooth
 

yeah

Re: Best way to grind welds smooth
 

Unless you're getting full penetration, you'll probably be grinding half the strength off your welds.

If that's ok with you, it's your stuff to do with what you want.

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i've never ground any of my welds flat either.

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This is HMT, why are you trying to grind your welds down?