scootz
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| posted on 16/10/11 at 07:18 PM |
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Radiused Edges
Is there a specific tool for putting a neat radius on the edge of steel?
Or is it just a case of doing your best with a Dremel and hoping the finished product looks good? 
It's Evolution Baby!
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 16/10/11 at 07:27 PM |
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Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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scootz
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| posted on 16/10/11 at 07:34 PM |
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It's Evolution Baby!
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Confused but excited.
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| posted on 16/10/11 at 07:57 PM |
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How thick is the metal?
Can you not draw file it? Then finish with emery cloth.
[Edited on 16/10/11 by Confused but excited.]
Tell them about the bent treacle edges!
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Fred W B
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| posted on 16/10/11 at 07:58 PM |
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What thickness materail and how big a piece? How good (accurate, uniform) does it have to be?
A dremel in my opion is the wrong tool - too small and difficult to control. You will have the most control with a hand file.
Otherwise run a flex back sanding disc on an angle grinder along the edge.
Cheers
Fred W B
Edit - Writing as above was posted, we agree
[Edited on 16/10/11 by Fred W B]
You can do it quickly. You can do it cheap. You can do it right. – Pick any two.
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scootz
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| posted on 16/10/11 at 08:03 PM |
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Cheers guys!
It's Evolution Baby!
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mark chandler
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| posted on 16/10/11 at 08:24 PM |
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I have it on good authority that a decent putting on file can develop a very nice curved edge  Not tried it myself though.
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Fred W B
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| posted on 16/10/11 at 08:29 PM |
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The right tool is as below, you can see some dicussion here
Cheers
Fred W B
[Edited on 16/10/11 by Fred W B]
You can do it quickly. You can do it cheap. You can do it right. – Pick any two.
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Rod Ends
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 posted on 16/10/11 at 09:06 PM |
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If it's sheet metal, use a wired or
beaded edge:
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foskid
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| posted on 16/10/11 at 10:29 PM |
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You can try using a Dynafile I get excellent results with them. Available in air operated and in elect versions.
Have look at Dynafile / Dynabrade Mini Air Belt File Sander Linisher | eBay
Regards,
John
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