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Striker169 · 08-14-2005, 03:10 PM

What type of drill would you recomend for doing wire brushing as well as other things but primarily wirebrushing like a frame and stuff. My old drill is starting to just not be able to handle it anymore and I am looking to buy a new one.

chevybill · 08-14-2005, 03:16 PM

you can't go wrong with a dewalt.

Frizzle Fry · 08-14-2005, 03:29 PM

Angle grinder with a wire wheel!!! That's the way to go for power wire-brushing. I use a 4.5" Ryobi with the Milwaukee wheels. The are $16 each (the wheels) but well worth it. Trust me, you will never use a drill for wire cleaning again (except maybe tight spaces).

matthufham · 08-14-2005, 04:14 PM

get an electric instead of battery powered. if i had to change batteries every 10 minutes while cleaning the frame, i'd be super mad.

Tx Firefighter · 08-14-2005, 04:52 PM

Definitely a 4.5 inch angle grinder. Use a twisted wire cup brush. I use mine to detail everything underneath. A drill is a joke compared to the grinder.

Make sure it's the twisted wire cup brush, not the straight wire one. It cost a few extra dollars, but worth it in longevity.

Sweet72 · 08-14-2005, 04:59 PM

This should be common sense but, wear your safety gear, goggles/safety glasses at the very least. Those wire bristles hurt like hell when they come off.

Frizzle Fry · 08-14-2005, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweet72

This should be common sense but, wear your safety gear, goggles/safety glasses at the very least. Those wire bristles hurt like hell when they come off.

Invest in a face shield.

I did after one too many impalements.

TruckinDaddy · 08-14-2005, 07:05 PM

Goggles? Face shield?

You still got them old ray bans laying on the garage floor, right?

Seriously, I use an electric Craftsman Industrial AND I wear a face shield...

67cst · 08-14-2005, 07:14 PM

grinder is hands down the way to go...id have to say that makitas are the most durable grinder going too, in the shop at work we have maybe 6-8 makitas and 2 dewalts...they suck compared to makitas

Fred T · 08-14-2005, 07:35 PM

Angle grinder is the way to go, but you asked about drills. Best deal I have seen lately on a corded drill is the Dewalt 3/8 drive. Turns 2,500 rpm. I prefer the geared chuck, but they quit making it. Usually can find one on sale for $50 or less, and you will never wear it out unless you really abuse it. Old number was DW106.

4x4Poet · 08-14-2005, 08:03 PM

I'm saving for a Milwaukee 4.5" angle grinder, model 6154-20:
http://www.mytoolstore.com/milwauke/6154-20.html

(I'm sure it can be found cheaper. Just picked the first site.)
It is expensive, but this angle grinder has several features I want:

Adjustable Wheel Guard - Tool-free adjustment.
Dial Speed Control - Provides optimum speed selection for selected consumables.

Lock-On Button - For continuous operation.
Soft Start Increases Gear And Bearing Life.
Milwaukee Quik-Lok® Cord Set For Tangle Free Carrying And Storage.
Milwaukee Paddle Switch With Integrated Lock-Off Button - Allows multiple hand positions to ease operator fatigue.

The two most important features are the adjustable wheel guard that needs no tools. (just push and rotate) and the dial speed control that gives rotation speed options for different jobs. Also, the soft start is a safety feature this clumsy oaf often needs. And I hate the little slide switch most angle grinders have on the top of the grinder near the head– especially when I want to turn the grinder off fast. The Milwaukee's paddle switch will surely be easier to operate.

I think it's a great grinder that needs a home...at my house.

08-14-2005, 03:10 PM	#1
Striker169 Car O'Holic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Austin, Tx. Posts: 692	Drills What type of drill would you recomend for doing wire brushing as well as other things but primarily wirebrushing like a frame and stuff. My old drill is starting to just not be able to handle it anymore and I am looking to buy a new one.

08-14-2005, 03:16 PM	#2
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	you can't go wrong with a dewalt. __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint

08-14-2005, 04:52 PM	#5
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Definitely a 4.5 inch angle grinder. Use a twisted wire cup brush. I use mine to detail everything underneath. A drill is a joke compared to the grinder. Make sure it's the twisted wire cup brush, not the straight wire one. It cost a few extra dollars, but worth it in longevity. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

08-14-2005, 04:59 PM	#6
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	This should be common sense but, wear your safety gear, goggles/safety glasses at the very least. Those wire bristles hurt like hell when they come off. __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.

08-14-2005, 07:05 PM	#8
TruckinDaddy What's that funky smell? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 610	Goggles? Face shield? You still got them old ray bans laying on the garage floor, right? Seriously, I use an electric Craftsman Industrial AND I wear a face shield... __________________ Mike S 68 C10 Long Step (Pretending to be a Long Fleetside) Grandpa's Farm Truck 3 on the tree, 307, No power brakes or steering Factory Options - HD rear spring and Ammeter/Oil Gauges My truck blog My Car Domain page

08-14-2005, 03:29 PM	#3
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Angle grinder with a wire wheel!!! That's the way to go for power wire-brushing. I use a 4.5" Ryobi with the Milwaukee wheels. The are $16 each (the wheels) but well worth it. Trust me, you will never use a drill for wire cleaning again (except maybe tight spaces).

08-14-2005, 04:14 PM	#4
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	get an electric instead of battery powered. if i had to change batteries every 10 minutes while cleaning the frame, i'd be super mad.

08-14-2005, 07:14 PM	#9
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	grinder is hands down the way to go...id have to say that makitas are the most durable grinder going too, in the shop at work we have maybe 6-8 makitas and 2 dewalts...they suck compared to makitas __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

08-14-2005, 07:35 PM	#10
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Angle grinder is the way to go, but you asked about drills. Best deal I have seen lately on a corded drill is the Dewalt 3/8 drive. Turns 2,500 rpm. I prefer the geared chuck, but they quit making it. Usually can find one on sale for $50 or less, and you will never wear it out unless you really abuse it. Old number was DW106. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

08-14-2005, 08:03 PM	#11
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	I'm saving for a Milwaukee 4.5" angle grinder, model 6154-20: http://www.mytoolstore.com/milwauke/6154-20.html (I'm sure it can be found cheaper. Just picked the first site.) It is expensive, but this angle grinder has several features I want: Adjustable Wheel Guard - Tool-free adjustment. Dial Speed Control - Provides optimum speed selection for selected consumables. Lock-On Button - For continuous operation. Soft Start Increases Gear And Bearing Life. Milwaukee Quik-Lok® Cord Set For Tangle Free Carrying And Storage. Milwaukee Paddle Switch With Integrated Lock-Off Button - Allows multiple hand positions to ease operator fatigue. The two most important features are the adjustable wheel guard that needs no tools. (just push and rotate) and the dial speed control that gives rotation speed options for different jobs. Also, the soft start is a safety feature this clumsy oaf often needs. And I hate the little slide switch most angle grinders have on the top of the grinder near the head– especially when I want to turn the grinder off fast. The Milwaukee's paddle switch will surely be easier to operate. I think it's a great grinder that needs a home...at my house. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.



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