Can't seem to find the right power tool...

[Ric]

You've seen those air operated front grinder wheel cut off tools. Those are not powerful enough for the cutting of stainless steel that I need to do in my coinboxes. An electric 4" grinder has the power but I can't get in where I need to be. I need an electric 4" grinder with the wheel straight out the front.

Any ideas?

 

[Bubbles Galore]

What exactly are you trying to do?

 

[Washmee]

Its a little pricey, but it will do the job.

http://www.harborfreight.com/weldin...plasma-cutter-with-digital-display-95136.html

 

[PaulLovesJamie]

Its a little pricey, but it will do the job.

http://www.harborfreight.com/weldin...plasma-cutter-with-digital-display-95136.html

who cares about pricey, I want one of those!!!

 

[PaulLovesJamie]

This is what I used to do some work on my bill changers: http://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-D28402K-2-Inch-Small-Grinder/dp/B000BM6BMI

(I think mine has a "heavy duty motor though, check and see if there are 2 models)

 

[Ric]

This is what I used to do some work on my bill changers: http://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-D28402K-2-Inch-Small-Grinder/dp/B000BM6BMI

(I think mine has a "heavy duty motor though, check and see if there are 2 models)

Yep, that works. I've got one but I can't reach into the area I need to cut with it. I need it in a "dremel tool" configuration.

And yes, I am looking into a plasma cutter.

What I need to do is get into my faceplate/coinbox and cut out half of the divider between the coinbox area (the bottom portion) and the face plate area above it.

 

[I.B. Washincars]

Will this work?

http://cgi.ebay.com/HEAVY-DUTY-LONG...366?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item588d532c6e

Or maybe this?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ELECTRIC-FLEX-S...662?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item439a225f16

 

[mjwalsh]

You've seen those air operated front grinder wheel cut off tools. Those are not powerful enough for the cutting of stainless steel that I need to do in my coinboxes. An electric 4" grinder has the power but I can't get in where I need to be. I need an electric 4" grinder with the wheel straight out the front.

Any ideas?

Ric,

http://cgi.ebay.com/HEAVY-DUTY-LONG...366?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item588d532c6e

Pat posted the above & you can get something similar in air powered with the needed snout. They are usually referred to as peanut die grinders. It is not so much an issue of power as the right cutting bit or wheel. Look for an industrial carbide bit or cutting wheel. We got our carbide cutting bit from Acme Electric. The better bits or cutting wheels can run over $15 for each one.

As far as that plasma cutter ---- I would be cautious --- we got a new one --- similar but a different brand --- that quit working. Even when the inverter style was working it created horrific noise in every branch within the electric of our building. Usually, you have to pay a quite a bit more than $699 for a really good plasma cutter. Maybe someone else's experience could be better.

I wonder how expensive a good laser cutter would be ---- anybody check that out? Water jet requires a flat 2 dimensional object & it appears like you need to work in 3 dimensional.

MJ

 

[pitzerwm]

The "Cheap" plasma cutters made in China are crap. I did a lot of research on these and you need to spend about $1200 to get something that is good and will last. Of course, if you can wait you can find one of those on Craig's List for $600-$700.

I used a diamond blade in my die grinder and it cuts like a knife in butter. Its worth the money for the ease of doing the job. It's thin and really works well.

 

[Ric]

Ric,

http://cgi.ebay.com/HEAVY-DUTY-LONG...366?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item588d532c6e

Pat posted the above & you can get something similar in air powered with the needed snout. They are usually referred to as peanut die grinders. It is not so much an issue of power as the right cutting bit or wheel. Look for an industrial carbide bit or cutting wheel. We got our carbide cutting bit from Acme Electric. The better bits or cutting wheels can run over $15 for each one.

As far as that plasma cutter ---- I would be cautious --- we got a new one --- similar but a different brand --- that quit working. Even when the inverter style was working it created horrific noise in every branch within the electric of our building. Usually, you have to pay a quite a bit more than $699 for a really good plasma cutter. Maybe someone else's experience could be better.

I wonder how expensive a good laser cutter would be ---- anybody check that out? Water jet requires a flat 2 dimensional object & it appears like you need to work in 3 dimensional.

MJ

That die grinder is on sale at Harbor Freight right now for 30 bucks. I'm going to try it. If it does the job, then I have to throw it away it will be worth it.

 

[MEP001]

If it does the job, then I have to throw it away it will be worth it.

That's probably how long it will last.