Corded Grinders

[alpha spark]

Hey peeps got a cordless grinder but its not gonna be upto the task I have for it

Only need a 4' one its for for cutting some steel on a padlock guard don't need the best out there just summat to do the job and probably not use for a while any one got Any recommendations cheers

 

[Andy™]

most of the cheap ones will do. usually on ebay etc for £15-20

i have more grinders than any other power tool. got 1 in the van & 5 at my unit (im lazy, easier having plenty grinders with a different disc in each. saves constantly swapping them)

 

[Badfish]

Try screwfix, makita 5'' for £50. The also have ones for about £25.

 

[steptoe]

I have a cheapo 4" shed one that I keep in the van [about 20£ iirc], had it about 4 years now and it does the job, just dont work it too hard and try to force it, it came with a stack of free discs too

and I give it a load of abuse that it shouldnt really take, but its still working.

 

[alpha spark]

Cheers thinking of getting one from screfix there's a few in there for under £50 but not sure if they come with a case any one had any from there ?

 

[steptoe]

Hey peeps got a cordless grinder but its not gonna be upto the task I have for it

Only need a 4' one its for for cutting some steel on a padlock guard don't need the best out there just summat to do the job and probably not use for a while any one got Any recommendations cheers

thats a mighty big grinder.! :slap

 

[sprocketflup]

I always buy cheapo grinders, however last time I had a job that needed one I killed the one I had and needed one that day so ended up paying £52 for a Makita. Good bit of kit and got some discs thrown in too, it comes with a case but heres the wierd thing, now Ive taken it out and used it, can i get it back in??

 

[Andy™]

i rarely use the case that comes with any power tools. takes up too much space

 

[Evans Electric]

I always buy cheapo grinders, however last time I had a job that needed one I killed the one I had and needed one that day so ended up paying £52 for a Makita. Good bit of kit and got some discs thrown in too, it comes with a case but heres the wierd thing, now Ive taken it out and used it, can i get it back in??

Thats the trouble with the cheapo stuff.... they swell up as soon as you get them out !!!

 

[SLIPSHOD & SLAPDASH]

thats a migh

ty big grinder.! :slap

Well spotted, thats going to have a mighty kick back !

 

[kerching]

I have a 30 year old Makita 4" corded and a Dewalt 4 1/2" cordless [as well as 9" ers etc]

A lot of the effort is taken away if you use the correct disc

I am a great believer in the skinny 1 / 2mm thick discs...apparently they make mince meat of wheel clamps, allegedly...just saying

 

[SLIPSHOD & SLAPDASH]

If it's for a one off i would buy the cheapest i could find & out of interest, what are you breaking into ?

 

[alpha spark]

Ha not breaking into ought my unit lock bracket won't accept hardly any padlocks I've just bought a really expensive heavy duty pad lock and its a few mm too small gonna grind a bit off it I've also got a job using a load of threaded rod coming up so can use it with that too !

 

[Apache]

I have a cheapy 'Ferm' one from SF that must be over 10 years old and still works fine. I use a Makita for work as it was the lightest one I could find. That has taken some abuse as must be 6 years old now.

 

[streetlighter]

I have a Bosch 115mm angle grinder it came from Axminster power tools cost just under £50 and came in a carry case with a diamond cutting disc thrown in too.

 

[OnOff]

I'd go for a 4 1/2" / 115mm "named" job personally. I, like many, have a bit of a collection of "grinderettes" as we used to call them. Hitachi, Bosch and Makitas all still going strong in a mix of 110 and 230 a couple I think are nearly 20 years old. Think the Hitachi is 4" actually but I rarely use it. Did buy a cheapo 230V "Ferm" brand from Makro on a whim (about £7 I think) I think but the disc lock button had long since gone, still use it but the better names seem better balanced and smoother.

For ease of use I'd say buy one with a disc lock button AND the type where you can adjust the guard easily - they have like a clip on rather than the type where you need a Phillips screwdriver. Also with the cheapo ones the blade spanners can be a bit flimsy.

I will sometime treat myself to a bare Makita 18V cordless one as I already have the drill. Someone bought me the "ROLSON" version of the one in the link below (think it was £50 then) and though a bit bulky to hold it gets some use. I often have the mains grinder for the heavy cutting and then use this one just for de-burring edges etc. 2 batteries and hour charger. With a full charge it'll hold it's own against a mains grinder though not for long obviously. If cutting tube or angle with it I use the 1mm slitting discs. The ad blurb is a bit ambitious I think for cutting kerb stones, though Ive done roof tiles and scored bricks with it. Handy if you've one quick cut to make say on a roof first thing in the morning - just remember to charge the night before! Saves carrying extension leads and one of those nasty heavy, yellow batteries to the roof!

http://www.ebay.co.u...=item46086d0c73

 

[alpha spark]

Got the 5" makita from screfix and some diamond tipped 1mm discs worked a treat well pleased cheers every 1

 

[batty]

I have a Makita 5'' grinder which came from SF. I brought a 5'' one as I can use the same blades in my chase cutter. I also have a Makita 9'' one don't need it to often. But I know it will work if I need it. This replaced a power devil one that worked once and then not again. I personally think its better to spend a bit more and have something that will last.