bloodlemons

I need to grind out a small portion of my rear bumper mount to make room for an aftermarket bumper. I noticed that grinder bits are marked as appropriate for a handheld grinder OR a power drill. I already own a drill. Do I need to buy a grinder too? Has anyone tried a small grinding project with just a drill?

awg

so long as it isnt a battery powered drill, which spin too slow, it should work out ok, just slower than a pneumatic die grinder, which spin very fast

a good thing to have for hole drilling projects are "stepped drills" in tungsten

bloodlemons

That is very helpful info. Thank you!

TRCM

If you get a die grinder, get one that has a variable speed and plugs in.

I use this......so does my friend who does cylinder head porting & flow testing on the side.


https://www.homedepot.com/p/Makita-6...800C/202517752

bloodlemons

thanks!

Rogue4x4

You could also get a carbide burr bit, and use your drill. Cheaper than a 250 dollar corded die grinder.

bloodlemons

That is my plan!

Okie War Wagon

I was told to never use those bits in a drill as they are designed to be used at a much higher RPM. The lower RPM will result in chipped teeth.

Rogue4x4

I use them all the time with both, never had an issue. FWIW I'm a welder/fabricator and deal with metal daily

Okie War Wagon

I hear ya, I am too. My Snap On dealer told me he wasn’t supposed to warranty any that were broken using a drill.

4.3L XJ

I think what the issue is that with carbide, it does not take impact well. Although I have treated my carbide burrs badly at times. Just use steady with one hand on the front of the drill. Those bits do work better at high speed

Rogue4x4

Sounds like a cheap bastard, lol....used to have a rep like that, my current rep replaces no questions asked

TRCM

I said IF......

Rogue4x4

Wasn't meant as a diss, I'm all about buying new tools, lol...just meant there's cheaper options other than buying a tool you might not use all the time...it's a different animal if you're gonna be using it a lot

TRCM

Agree...I just finally got tired of making do with a drill and took the leap......I also wanted to be able to control the speed with something other than the trigger.

I simply suggested one if he decides to go that route....

A drill will work, but they aren't designed for the kind of side loading it puts on the shaft...the die grinder is.

I don't use mine a lot, but when I do, I am glad I have it.......and you find uses for it you didn't think of when it was bought too......


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