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Old 11-25-2001, 04:32 PM
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What kind of die grinder or rotary tool have you guys used to port your heads?
Christmas is coming...

What other kind of tools are on your christmas list?

Old 11-25-2001, 05:38 PM
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Default Re: Head porting tools (adam)

I haven't personally done it but a good air compressor and an air powered die grinder would do the job. I don't think a normal Dremel would work too well, although I used to work at a place that had a professional type dremel with a fles shaft and it would work awesome.

P.S. Got to http://www.standardabrasives.com. They have a great how to manual on porting heads plus you can buy head porting kits from them with the right equipment.


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Old 11-25-2001, 07:41 PM
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I bought an industrial grade electric hand grinder from Sears for my garage work. I've used air powered and electric for years, the electric grinder is perfect for 99% of any car type work you'll do and you don't have to deal with a compressor.
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Thanks, I was looking at some of the electric grinders. The standard dremel tool is too
weak (1/5 hp) I saw the heavy duty one but I thought it was a little under powered too.

I'll look at sears to see what they have. Thanks.

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