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Old 04-18-2006, 01:31 PM
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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 ?
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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.

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Die grinder.
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Old 04-18-2006, 02:23 PM
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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.

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Angle Grinder and a High Grit Flap Disc!
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Old 04-18-2006, 03:19 PM
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Would hardware stores have the flap disc ?
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yeah
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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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Originally Posted by Engloid
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.
i've never ground any of my welds flat either.
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