Looking for Body Tool Suggestions

[BIGglaSS]

Quite a graphic thread here...

I'm with Joedoh. I use a Metabo 4.5" paddle grinder, with the quick change nut. E-z disc changes. It runs smooth, and is well balanced. WORTH EVERY PENNY!
https://www.amazon.com/Metabo-WP9-11...6PF37WQYPWD3MP

I've used lots of cut off wheels, and NEVER had one explode. Use them with respect, don't let them bind. And, use a quality one. I use the Metabo slicer, and ceramic flap discs from Lehigh Valley abbrasives.

https://www.lehighvalleyabrasives.co...0-met655997000

https://www.lehighvalleyabrasives.co...0cp-fd4-5-40cf

[MD2020]

I'v been using 4-1/2" grinders for 25 years, all with the guards on.


Everybody need a tetanus shot TOO.

[b-mac]

Couple other sheet metal tools I love:



Harbor Freight electric metal shears. Great for straight lines, and even radiuses. No clean-up. Really quite. No safety glasses required (though I never take mine off). It says it's good for 16 ga. If yo want to do that, buy the warranty. It will do it, but only for a while. Great on 18 ga, and smaller.



HF punch/flanger. Pretty slick. Punch works better than flanger. Great for lap welds. Oil often. They don't last forever. This is my second one...