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I have to access the ends of 3 self-tappers 1 foot down a 6" internal dia flue pipe, to grind them out.... while balancing like a ballerina on my roof ridge tiles.
I`ve removed clag/tar but my £80 new in 1984 Bosch 4" grinder & the slitting discs I`ve used since I retired the hacksaw, is not a safe bet. Can`t use a drift & hammer either, pot`s too fragile.
I can`t work over the pot. There is so much weight, 20ft of clagged-up pipe, I can`t lift from the top, or jack up from the bottom(I tried), the flexi liner to get the cowling & sleeve above pot lip height to access the screws to undo, so have to grind them out internally to allow the liner to drop down into my room. I could grind the top of the cowl off, but I`d prefer not to. No welding gear anymore.

Can anyone suggest a cheap bit of kit that has one foot reach & grinding capability for confined pipe internal?
Thanks
 
I have just today bought one of these from TEMU (local delivery 3 days) for less than £16 but did look at Ebay at £4-6 more. Pipe at 6" diameter you should be able to get your hand down far enough & use a head torch to see?
 

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Cheers Bear2Biker! That sounds just what I need, TEMU to the rescue....my neighbour swears by them(while with eBay, I swear at them!).
 
I don't think safe and cheap will go together for that job. What value do you put on your life. Perhaps at least a cat-ladder, but preferably scaffolding will at least make it a bit better.
 
I would use a Dremel or similar. Self tappers will be pretty hard steel so I think a multi tool would struggle,
 
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The above grinder with the right disc on it should do, I have one (from Lidl) that is similar.
Perhaps gaffa tape it to a length of wood and also have a rope attached to it in case you drop it.
 

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