best grit on flap disc for cleaming welds

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i'm curious to know if there is a preferred grit on flap discs for cleaning welds?
Reply:I don't use a flap disc to clean my welds. Instead, I use a wire wheel (along with wire brush and chipping hammer).  I do use a flap disc to grind down the table though. Right now I am using 40 grit. I'll probably get 80 grit next. Just my two cents.
Reply:A few strokes with a wire brush should be enough.Oh, you're using solid flux? Ewwww. Never touch the stuff.Be wary of The Numbers: Figures don't lie,. but liars can figure.Welders:2008 Lincoln 140 GMAW&FCAW2012 HF 165 'toy' GTAW&SMAW1970's Cobbled together O/A
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Reply:If your wanting a flush finish 80 grit they last longer than the 40
Reply:It depends who's welds.Bubble gumTooth pixDuct tapeBlack glueGBMF hammerScrew gun --bad battery (see above)
Reply:Originally Posted by BurpeeIt depends who's welds.
Reply:Ok what's the deal? Are we cleaning it or grinding it off guys? Confused (which don't take much)I hate being bi-polar it's awsomeMy Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
Reply:If I as to use 16grit I would give up welding all together never seen a 16grit disc yet!!!!
Reply:Originally Posted by damoltdIf I as to use 16grit I would give up welding all together never seen a 16grit disc yet!!!!
Reply:OMG. Pregnated malez ! I knew about the same sex thing but WOW Bubble gumTooth pixDuct tapeBlack glueGBMF hammerScrew gun --bad battery (see above)
Reply:Depends on the weld, of course. I use 24, 40, and 60 grit flap discs. If I need anything finer, it's time for Scotchbrite discs.JohnA few weldersA lot of hammersA whole lot of C-clamps