Milwaukee band file

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I'm considering purchasing a new toy, does anyone have a milwaukee band file (model # 6101-6)? Are they worth it or  should I get a die grinder instead? I need something that can get into tight spots to clean millscale,smooth out welds and prep metal for welding. I'm a hobbiest that works mostly with 1/8 to 1/4 inch steel.  Thanks steveLast edited by Basicwelder54; 11-09-2014 at 04:16 PM.
Reply:It's a nice toy to have, electric is nicer to use than pneumatic but the belts are wearing quite fast at least mine wich is a cheap pneumatic and belt about 1/2 inch wide,    a carbide burr last forever but produce shrapnell ... they have both their use.
Reply:I have some cheap HF bandfiles (air & electric) and they do have their place. I love them for deburring the inside of a tube after cutting and you don't have to worry about a million little needles on your bench.The electric die grinders with carbide burrs are almost required in a shop (unfortunately). They are great for cleaning or opening up a torch cut hole. I have one set up with a 2"x1/2" flap wheel for cleaning the inside of pipes before welding, does the job real quick.Sent from my GT-P3113 using TapatalkTOO MANY TOOLS & NO MORE SPACE
Reply:A member '' Tackit '' from Indiana talked about one , believe his is a Dynabrade. KIT  http://www.amazon.com/Dynabrade-4061.../dp/B005TITYMShttp://www.amazon.com/Dynabrade-4061.../dp/B005TITYMSHere is his post, http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php...dynabrade+file
Reply:Thanks for the info and the links. I'm looking at the dynabrade band file. I think will order that one off amazon. Thanks again Steve