Has anyone had a good experience with this tool?

[Steve McMahan]

I’m starting my planning for the next phase of my Mustang project, you know the easy part, paint and body . And the last time I did that, on a 1968 Ranchero, it was 2008, I think. I know what tools and processes were available to home shop folks, but as I’ve seen, there are a lot of new tools, as I was hoping to post here to see if anyone had a good outcomes with them.

First tool is this Harbor Freight (it doesn’t have to be HF, it’s just the first one I saw) tool. Any experiences/recommendations:


My hope is to use it to remove the underbody materials, crud I can reach, etc.
Thanks, Steve.

 

[c9zx]

I have never used that tool. However, given all the nooks, crannies, seams, and low spots underneath the car, I don't see it working for what you want to do. I certainly could be wrong. It is a nasty and time consuming job. Good Luck with the "easy part". Chuck

 

[Steve McMahan]

I was thinking it would be good on the larger areas. And it looks like the ”roll” is flexible, so it should be able to get into some uneven surfaces. That’s why I’m asking for people with experience using it. Maybe no one on this site has used one? That by itself would be telling.

 

[Hemikiller]

I've used the tool from Walter Surface Technologies that I believe was the original. It's great for large flat and not-so flat areas, but it would be difficult to get into tight quarters. You'll still be using the other tools you're familiar with, but this should make the large areas go quickly.

 

[Steve McMahan]

Thanks Hemi, aka Dennis.

 

[boxgranch]

I recall that Eastwood makes a similar tool and has a video of it in use that might help understand how it works.

 

[rcadd1ct]

I used the Eastwood one for mine.

they have a thin wheel you use with spacers for small areas.

 

[Jeff73Mach1]

I have the Eastwood tool which is nearly identical. The drums are expensive and the tool itself is very heavy. It has some good uses, but the size and weight are a handicap at times. I'd say it is a 50-50 chance you'll find it worth the costs.

 

[Steve McMahan]

My worry is, holding it up against the floor, on my back. I can already feel my back. But any tool gonna do that.