I have the eastwood version and they have their pros and cons. For light stripping of paint like you were doing there, I think it works pretty well with that stripping drum and might save some time. Tried the wire drum and didn't seem better than any standard wire wheel on a grinder and it's also hard to get into smaller areas which you frequently need for a wire brush. For heavily rusted panels, I don't think it works that great, you really have to bear down and the tool ends up blowing rust dust and debris all over you as you work. It's also very heavy and gets fatiguing after a while. Bottom line, works good in some situations, thought it would be better and not sure I'd run out for another one if something happened to it.
I wasn't sure about them at first. I thought it looked like a gimmicky tool. But then I kept seeing it everywhere, so I thought maybe there was more to it than that, so I picked up the generic one. I haven't tried any other drums just yet. I finished stripping the body of the '68 Mustang with it and still have a fair bit of material left on the original drum. Ultimately it boils down to every tool has its purpose and limitations for sure. I like it well enough that I'll keep using it. It seems a lot less aggressive on the metal than the 40 grit disc on the sander that's for sure.
I've completely stripped the body on the '68 Mustang and still have a fair bit of material left on the drum to finish the decklid and doors on the Mustang as well. I may do a RUclips Shorts video on it once it's completely worn down and will tell how many panels I was able to strip down.
Yes that is true. I came from the bodyshops and never saw an electric DA. Ever. But for home use I suppose that would be a great option that I didn't consider in the video. Thanks for the tip!
Very nice sander.
Definitely did a great job.
Thanks for sharing.
Have a great weekend.
Thank you. I was pleasantly surprised at the results. Thanks for watching!
Very informative video, thank you. I very much appreciate the way you present your material.
Thank you, glad you enjoy it and truly appreciate the feedback!
I have the eastwood version and they have their pros and cons. For light stripping of paint like you were doing there, I think it works pretty well with that stripping drum and might save some time. Tried the wire drum and didn't seem better than any standard wire wheel on a grinder and it's also hard to get into smaller areas which you frequently need for a wire brush. For heavily rusted panels, I don't think it works that great, you really have to bear down and the tool ends up blowing rust dust and debris all over you as you work. It's also very heavy and gets fatiguing after a while. Bottom line, works good in some situations, thought it would be better and not sure I'd run out for another one if something happened to it.
I wasn't sure about them at first. I thought it looked like a gimmicky tool. But then I kept seeing it everywhere, so I thought maybe there was more to it than that, so I picked up the generic one. I haven't tried any other drums just yet. I finished stripping the body of the '68 Mustang with it and still have a fair bit of material left on the original drum. Ultimately it boils down to every tool has its purpose and limitations for sure. I like it well enough that I'll keep using it. It seems a lot less aggressive on the metal than the 40 grit disc on the sander that's for sure.
I’d love to see how much of the drum got used for the trunk panel
I've completely stripped the body on the '68 Mustang and still have a fair bit of material left on the drum to finish the decklid and doors on the Mustang as well. I may do a RUclips Shorts video on it once it's completely worn down and will tell how many panels I was able to strip down.
@@roadhardrestorationsthat would be awesome, thanks for the reply
Hobo freight for the win! Good way to get specialty tools for a good price.
Especially when you don't have to rely on them to pay the bills they aren't all bad!
@@roadhardrestorations could not agree more
Thanks for this.
My pleasure!
Uhhhh they make electric DA's.... Just saying...
Yes that is true. I came from the bodyshops and never saw an electric DA. Ever. But for home use I suppose that would be a great option that I didn't consider in the video. Thanks for the tip!