Grinding

I use an old Makita die grinder that I got at a local auction for $5.

However, I try to avoid grinding welds whenever possible. Usually I only grind them for clearance purposes. Sometimes I want to "disappear" them though. A flapper wheel on a 4 1/2" grinder is great for this.

If you give more details on your welding setup, folks may have some suggestions for reducing "globbines".

Jeff Dantzler

It's a Lincoln ProMig 135 that I use. Most of my globs are inexperience and not being used to seeing through the dark welding shield. I use one of the auto darkening hoods, but I still find it difficult to see. Old age, I think.

I am doing this for appearance as well. Just to smooth 'em out. I had a fab shop make me a sissy bar for my bike a few months ago, and it was obvious they made everthing look smooth with a grinder.

I looked at pics of Makita die grinders. Would a Dremel do the same with the appropriate tip? Or is it not up to this?

Thanks, Bob

A Dremel should work fine for you, if you have the appropriate grinding tips.