Trying to identify bodyshop tool

[tiff_lee]

Hi everyone just one more random question before bedtime! Several years ago I did alot of work on a old mini at my mates bodyshop, he had this great little grinding air tool which used emery type sanding/grinding discs mounted to a plastic base.

Now I have no idea what this tool was called but after searching around looking at air tools I reckon it might of been a 1/4" air angle die grinder.
After a some googling I came across this sealey grinder/sander kit
http://www.sealeypower.com/item.asp?item_id=132292 and the discs seen in the top of the box are the ones I am after, does anyone know where these can be purchased as a standalone product rather than having to buy large assortment sets?

[Scoff]

sounds like you're after a mini DA, try your local body shop / paint suppliers!

[Scoff]

like this:
http://image.bizrate.com/resize?sq=60&uid=715789233&mid=19573

which takes pads like this:

http://as-essentials.co.uk/images/106.jpg

[tiff_lee]

That might be it mate I just distinctly remember the discs having like a plastic back and shaft which was then mounted into the tool.

[rs250nut]

the tool you are talking about is a die grider with a 90 degree head on that only spins, they are quite good for prepping areas where you are going to weld or removing small areas of rust. The tool that scoff is talking about is totalley diffrent in that it spins and moves in two directions hence the name d.a dual action.This tool is better for prepping for paint in small areas where a conventional d.a will not fit.

[rs250nut]

the tool you are talking about is a die grider with a 90 degree head on that only spins, they are quite good for prepping areas where you are going to weld or removing small areas of rust. The tool that scoff is talking about is totalley diffrent in that it spins and moves in two directions hence the name d.a dual action.This tool is better for prepping for paint in small areas where a conventional d.a will not fit.

[tiff_lee]

Thanks for the feedback guys, think I have now found what I was after something similar to this kit:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/90-Angle-1-4-Die-Grinder-and-Surface-Prep-Kit-MTN7310_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a 1Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14Q QhashZitem350121588663QQitemZ350121588663QQptZMoto rsQ5fAutomotiveQ5fTools
just need to find somewhere in the uk that sells those surface prep pads

[rs250nut]

Thanks for the feedback guys, think I have now found what I was after something similar to this kit:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/90-Angle-1-4-Die-Grinder-and-Surface-Prep-Kit-MTN7310_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a 1Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14Q QhashZitem350121588663QQitemZ350121588663QQptZMoto rsQ5fAutomotiveQ5fTools
just need to find somewhere in the uk that sells those surface prep pads


Your local snap on stealer will sell them:)

[Scoff]

fair play, wasn't sure which you were after :)

[tiff_lee]

Your local snap on stealer will sell them:)
lol that inspires confidence.

Is cool scoff I appreciate any and all feedback from members, I think i'm also going to get a mini da anyway as I need to repaint the sills/door steps on my pug and a larger da would just be overkill.

[rs250nut]

lol that inspires confidence.

Is cool scoff I appreciate any and all feedback from members, I think i'm also going to get a mini da anyway as I need to repaint the sills/door steps on my pug and a larger da would just be overkill.


If your only doing the shuts I would not bother with a small d.a you will end up burning through every where, wet n dry and scotch the fackers:)