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Snafu
02-14-2005, 06:19 AM
I can't find a shop willing to roll my fenders and I'm afraid I'll crack the paint if I do it myself (I'd like to avoid that). So, that leaves me with grinding them down. I don't really have a problem with this but I was wondering if a dremel with a grinding stone would be strong enough...the fact that it's variable is good. If it's not strong enough, I do have access to a garage with a pneumatic grinder (not trigger-variable...only by adjusting airflow).

Any suggestions for how to do this? Specific stone type to use? Anything to watch out for? (other than obvious like, keep speed down and keep it moving so as to reduce heat and avoid distorting paint/metal).

Thanks.



doc212121
02-14-2005, 06:57 AM
No way a dremel is strong enough, a cut off wheel or air tool will work, but I would tape the entire well and make a line were you intend to cut, then start carefully, make sure you leave enough to sand down so you dont have it as sharp as a razor when your done. Good luck
Andy
Snafu
02-15-2005, 07:30 AM
Yeah, I didn't think so.

Thanks.
Ross
02-15-2005, 08:15 AM
No way a dremel is strong enough, a cut off wheel or air tool will work, but I would tape the entire well and make a line were you intend to cut, then start carefully, make sure you leave enough to sand down so you dont have it as sharp as a razor when your done. Good luck
Andy

I think I have to disagree with you on the capabilities of a Dremel tool. Whenever I cut "cold rivets" from suspension parts, such as ball joints on a Durango and lower A arm guides on a Suburban, I have used a Dremel tool.

In a fairness though, I tens to go through A LOT of the discs, like 3-5 per rivet.
rednred
02-15-2005, 09:57 AM
Don't think I'd try a dremel with a stone but am certain a dremel with a heavy duty cut off wheel (and a little time) will work. Other heavier-duty tools might be faster though.
Ross
02-15-2005, 11:00 AM
Don't think I'd try a dremel with a stone but am certain a dremel with a heavy duty cut off wheel (and a little time) will work. Other heavier-duty tools might be faster though.
Yup, a container full of those discs. The Dremel is pretty handy if you have one. Major cutting on a regular basis could justify a pneumatic set-up.
Snafu
02-15-2005, 11:38 AM
I'll see what we can manage...might give it a go this weekend.
Alexandria-GTO
02-15-2005, 02:52 PM
I'll see what we can manage...might give it a go this weekend.

Ryobi 4" angle grinder -- $29.95 -- Home depot.

It will do the job and its electric !!
doc212121
02-16-2005, 05:13 AM
Yeah or you could use the proper tool(angle grinder) and use one disc(cutoff wheel) and that will do it, go spend the $30 and get the right tool and the job will be alot easier, leave the dremel to small jobs.
Andy
VegasLightz
02-16-2005, 05:43 AM
I have to agree, the Dremmel is a great tool and it will do the job your asking about (eventually), but spending a small sum on the proper tool will give you a better finished product with less chance of mistakes.
Snafu
02-16-2005, 06:42 AM
I'm pretty sure by buddy's shop already has an angle grinder (haven't been over there in a while)...I was more or less curious about the dremel.
JJKJ
02-16-2005, 07:52 PM
If you could, let us know how this goes, and if possible take a few pics. I've called around and no one is really excited about taking on rolling my fenders. I can understand considering the risk they're taking on. I'm thinking about doing my own cutting with my pneumatic die grinder. I figure I'd tape a nice straight line and take my time cutting. Then finish the cut edge with my angle grinder. Lastly, go back and make sure things got sealed up good with paint.