Metal is often thought of as a very hard durable material. And indeed it is. But it also lends itself to almost artistic conformity with the use of the right tools. Another must have tool is a 4 1/2" angle grinder. This tool is used to smooth any rough surface by removing metal with abrasive wheels. It can take a sorry looking weld and make it look OK. You can also use it to undo tack welds as well as remove metal as needed. This is a Dewalt brand model 28110 and currently sells for about $60.00.

You will need two different types of discs. One is a metal grinding wheel. It is much like a small grinding wheel. In fact it is a small grinding wheel. If you have ever wanted to pick up your bench grinder and try to force it into some odd small space that just needs a little bit of grinding then you will be wondering where the angle grider has been all your life. This is a Norton Metal and Masonery wheel for 4 1/2" angle grinders. Any brand will work but not all 4 1/2" wheels will fit all grinders. It may be best to take the grinder with you when buying wheels to be sure you get the right one the first time.

You also need a wheel made from stiff sand paper often reffered to as a flap wheel. They come in different grits. Generally the coarser the better. This is an Ace flap wheel 9716-002.