Help finding a small pistol grip air grinder please

[Domdom]

As per title chaps, I'm after a smallish air grinder but it really needs to be a pistol grip. Arthritis in 3 fingers on my right hand make these newer units with the spring loaded safety catch a real pain to use for me.

What I don't want it this.

But if you take a look at this YT vid at about 14:50 he has what looks to be an Ingersoll Rand one which is much better for my knackered hand. Can't find one for the life of me.

Any ideas please chaps?

Ta muchly.

Dom

 

[Maker]

If a more suitable tool doesn't turn up, how about taping the handle down on the common ones so it's always on, then controlling it with a foot pedal?

 

[AndersK]

Ingersoll 3103 XPA?

Ingersoll Rand 3103XPA Mini Surface Prep Sander, 15,000 rpm - - Amazon.com

Ingersoll Rand 3103XPA Mini Surface Prep Sander, 15,000 rpm - - Amazon.com

www.amazon.com

 

[Domdom]

Ingersoll 3103 XPA?

Ingersoll Rand 3103XPA Mini Surface Prep Sander, 15,000 rpm - - Amazon.com

Ingersoll Rand 3103XPA Mini Surface Prep Sander, 15,000 rpm - - Amazon.com

www.amazon.com

Sadly only Amazon USA and won't deliver to the UK.

 

[hotponyshoes]

I might have something like that about
What sort of rpm do you need?

 

[Al Strachan]

if its for sanding/prep, buzzweld sell a nice kit. dont think it's take the standard 1/4 shafts though.

Angle Sander kit | General Chassis Preparation

The kit we use the most in our workshop for preapring chassis, removing corrosion, and preparing for paint and welding.

www.buzzweld.co.uk

 

[Morrisman]

Cant you remove that godawful safety catch gadget, just have a simple pull lever?

I’ve used them tools myself and they are a pain even with fully articulate fingers.

 

[Domdom]

I might have something like that about
What sort of rpm do you need?

Medium grinding speed I guess, just for a flexi backing pad and some flexi disks. Slower and less cumbersome than a full on 115mm grinder basically. Just for prep work like mill scale removal, that kind of thing.

 

[Domdom]

Cant you remove that godawful safety catch gadget, just have a simple pull lever?

I’ve used them tools myself and they are a pain even with fully articulate fingers.

I sort of thought about that, just not overly keen on lack of safety at grinder speeds. A flat trigger like that would be easy to unintentionally activate maybe. Dunno. Might be worth a try.

 

[Domdom]

if its for sanding/prep, buzzweld sell a nice kit. dont think it's take the standard 1/4 shafts though.

Angle Sander kit | General Chassis Preparation

The kit we use the most in our workshop for preapring chassis, removing corrosion, and preparing for paint and welding.

www.buzzweld.co.uk

That looks about right I reckon. Think I'll order one and see.

 

[Agroshield]

Sadly only Amazon USA and won't deliver to the UK.

Maybe these people will deliver to UK:

Mini Surface Prep Sander

Ingersoll Rand's 3103XPA mini surface prep sander is the ideal tool for the removal of rust, surface deposits, and welds in hard-to-reach places. With smooth power delivery and durable casing, this tool is ready to work.

airpowerproducts.co.uk

 

[AndersK]

That looks about right I reckon. Think I'll order one and see.

Order extra abrasives, they wear out pretty fast

 

[Al Strachan]

Order extra abrasives, they wear out pretty fast

i dont have one, but had it in the basket a few times.

Assume its just takes standard 3M ROLOC ?

 

[Domdom]

Order extra abrasives, they wear out pretty fast

Have done. 5 of each to see how it goes. Still have 4 mains grinders, one battery grinder and gazillions of flap disks. These will do the donkey work.

 

[Domdom]

Maybe these people will deliver to UK:

Mini Surface Prep Sander

Ingersoll Rand's 3103XPA mini surface prep sander is the ideal tool for the removal of rust, surface deposits, and welds in hard-to-reach places. With smooth power delivery and durable casing, this tool is ready to work.

airpowerproducts.co.uk

Made the web enquiry, will see what happens. No indication of UK stock or price but let's see what they come back with.

 

[RWD3M]

My little cut off tool has been like this for years:



Screwfix's finest insulating tape!

 

[Domdom]

Excellent. Presumably you still have all the digits on both hands? If so I'll assume it's reasonably safe.

 

[anto44]

I have these two, the one on the left is blue-point and the one on the right is werk brand. The werk one was way cheaper than the blue-point and is just as good.

 

[RWD3M]

Excellent. Presumably you still have all the digits on both hands? If so I'll assume it's reasonably safe.

Ha ha, despite typing this with only two, yep!

Edit, I should add, I'm not condoning it but it's no less safe than the DA, 2 pistol grip windy drills and rivetting hammer that I have, all with no secondary safety mechanism.

 

[Domdom]

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I have these two, the one on the left is blue-point and the one on the right is werk brand. The werk one was way cheaper than the blue-point and is just as good.
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Just tried taking a look. That has to be the worst website ever. None of the links work properly (tried Brave and Firefox) - how to not drum up business.

Tool looks fine though