Device for inspecting/finishing surfaces of a work piece

A device for finishing a surface of a work piece, the device comprising:

• a finishing apparatus which cooperates with the surface of the work piece;
• a first mounting member which cooperates with the surface of the work piece to removably mount the device to the surface of the work piece;
• at least one support member extending between the first mounting member and the finishing apparatus;
• sensors to analyze the surface to determine where irregularities occur;
• and
• a control unit to position the device at an appropriate area on the surface of the work piece.

A method of finishing a surface of a work piece, the method comprising:

• moving a device with a movable mounting member and a finishing apparatus into position proximate an obstacle;
• extending support members of the device with a second mounting member attached thereto over the obstacle while maintaining the movable mounting member in contact with the surface;
• adjusting the second mounting member to allow second mounting member to be placed in contact with the surface of the work piece;
• removably mounting the second mounting member to the surface;
• releasing the movable mounting member from the surface;
• retracting the support members toward the second mounting member, thereby moving the movable mounting member over the obstacle;
• removably mounting the movable mounting member on the surface;
• releasing the second mounting member from the surface;
• engaging the finishing apparatus to finish the surface.