Ed,

A benchtop grinder is REALLY useful. Be sure to get a big one (8" wheels and
1+ HP. (See other threads for the HP rating junk.)

I have a HF 1.5 HP bench grinder and it never bogs on grinding or polishing
with 8" wheels. Throw away the original wheels and get Norton wheels of your
favorite grit. Not only are they better balanced but they cut MUCH faster. I
read about this on this list and am a believer after I tried it.

I use the rol-loc wheels for grinding on a high speed air grinder. NICE but
not a necessary as a good bench grinder.

Bart
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Ed wrote:
Bart:

Was going OA mainly because it's cheap to buy a torch. I didn't want to
spend $300 for a MIG just to build a kid's playset. I'm many years away
from starting an aircraft.

What kind of grinding wheel ... a benchtop grinder, or an air grinder?


"Bart D. Hull" wrote in message
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Ed,

Your sure you want OA? Why not MIG or TIG for welding?



As far as other tools a HF Cut-off saw is on the top of my list for
most used tools, as well as a grinding wheel to form the fish mouths
on the tubing for most joints.