I would like to start collecting some body work tools. What is your favorite likes or dislikes?
Example: What sander works the best for preping existing painted areas?
What tools do you use for body filler work?
I have done this type of work in the past, several years ago. Are there any better designed tools now.
Thanks for the input,
Paul
Dreamscape
Paul, my neighbors don't seem to care for any of my bodywork tools.....lol... :( :( :( But all jokes aside, I only have a 50 gal air compressor and it dont want to keep up with some of my air tools. Like my favorite for paint prep is a 5 inch dual action sander, but my compressor frowns every time I pick it up. So in my case I use both electric and air, electric mostly while im waiting on the compressor to catch up. Just my adaptation I guess......Steve...
Because of the dust, electric would get destroyed rather quickly-that's why air is used. A disc sander, jitter bug (random orbital) and inline pad sander should be a good start. Good Luck, TomC
Quote from: TomC on April 28, 2007, 11:10:11 PM
Because of the dust, electric would get destroyed rather quickly-that's why air is used. A disc sander, jitter bug (random orbital) and inline pad sander should be a good start. Good Luck,
What is the difference between a disc sander and a random orbit sander? I thought air disc sanders are usually randon orbit already?
Brian
two stage air compressor with 75 gallon tank. Tools are only as good as the air you give em!
Grant
Sacramento
In line air sanders, sometimes called air files, 17.5" long are great for large flat panels.
If you opt for one, Harbor Freight has one for $19.99. I bought one and it is a piece of junk. I wish I'd bit the bullet and bought the Ingersoll Rand. (about $70)
The Harbor Freight model won't hold paper unless you build it up with 3 double layers of duct tape, the paper clamp system is a copy of the Ingersoll unit but HF's copy is flimsy junk and keeps bending. I have to keep a pair of long nosed pliers handy to keep mine working.
Buying that, and my ex-wife, are the two bigggest mistakes I ever made in my life.
Ed
Disc sander rotates at 3-5000rpm, like a drill. Orbital sander vibrates in place. Disc sander-good for fast removal of Bondo, random orbital for slower finishing work. Inline-good to get flat panels flat. Good Luck, TomC