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Title: Which angle grinder?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 29 November 2014, 22:50:08: I'm planning how to spend my Xmas money already, and as its been at least three weeks since I bought a tool... Any recommendations for angle grinders, and discs?

I shall be replacing heat shield bolts as the first job, but it will be getting used for all manner of things... Can a decent one be got for £40-50? :D
Title: Re: Which angle grinder?
Post by: tidla on 29 November 2014, 23:02:49: http://www.screwfix.com/c/tools/grinders/cat830694#category=cat830694&sort_by=price

recently bought both the bosch and sparky grinder lately.

4 1/2 bosch was the best buy for £35 on offer as its small enough for tight spots.

Sparkys good for constant grinding tasks with its soft start and rubber anti vibe handles but bulky.
Title: Re: Which angle grinder?
Post by: kevinp58 on 29 November 2014, 23:49:48: Bosch you can't go wrong with them I have had 3 over the years and they do take some grief :y :y
Title: Re: Which angle grinder?
Post by: symes on 29 November 2014, 23:53:22: I got a Black and Decker proline--had it 20 yrs and still going strong-
Title: Re: Which angle grinder?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 30 November 2014, 00:00:01: I have a 9" which cost £30 in Lidl a couple of years ago and used it mostly for stone/block cutting and its still going strong! :y
Title: Re: Which angle grinder?
Post by: tidla on 30 November 2014, 17:04:30: Quote from: Sir Tigger on 30 November 2014, 00:00:01
I have a 9" which cost £30 in Lidl a couple of years ago and used it mostly for stone/block cutting and its still going strong! :y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhdnPt1Ln4U ;D ;D
Title: Re: Which angle grinder?
Post by: Nick W on 30 November 2014, 17:10:15: I've had a 4.5" Dewalt for several years, which go for about £50. I'd happily buy another as it runs smooth and quietly, and is nice and compact.

For those small jobs like rusty bolts, removing exhausts etc the cordless Ryobi One+ grinder gets more use than I expected. Which makes a nice change as I've other tools that are much less useful than they looked. 3/8 cordless impact wrench for example.
Title: Re: Which angle grinder?
Post by: Webby the Bear on 30 November 2014, 18:09:38: £14.99 for the ''Challenger'' 500w angle grinder from Argos as recommended by a couple on here. I've used it a few times now and it's a really nice tool.

Longevity. . . No idea. But at that price buy a couple. I'm going to get another one so I don't have to keep swapping between cut discs and grinding discs.

MarkDTM recommended some cutting discs also. 5.99 for 5. I've used them. Good stuff, can't put a link up though as I'm on the wife's computer. Will do tomorrow :)
Title: Re: Which angle grinder?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 30 November 2014, 20:15:50: Ta all, appreciate the help. If I put a little bow on it and give it to MrsGK* I'll even be able to get one early... :D

*the girl who moved in and brought her own toolbox, welding gauntlets, spanner collection, mallet... She really is perfect.
Title: Re: Which angle grinder?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 01 December 2014, 11:43:23: As said before I have a Makita which is five years old and still going strong.

This ones had a hard and very heavy life with LOTS of use, way beyond DIY level.
Title: Re: Which angle grinder?
Post by: biggriffin on 01 December 2014, 16:48:19: paid £10.00 at auto jumble, 10 years ago, make haven't a clue it's red :),still going strong, used it to cut the old fireplace out, and cut out double gangs when fitting kitchen, just change the disc for whatever job it needs..
now watch it pack-up,next time I need it..