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Jan 14, 2023 17:03:47 GMT
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This is the angle grinder I mentioned in my previous post from Machine Mart (albeit in updated form). My cheap grinder died and I told the guy there my budget and said "Which one's reliable?" He immediately pointed at this one and said "We've never had one back". I've had mine for nearly 12 years and I can't kill it, even after a lot of hard use. At this price it's almost disposable. Machine Mart Clarke Contractor Grinder
It's got a hell of a kick too.
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Last Edit: Jan 14, 2023 17:04:44 GMT by mrbounce
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jamesd1972
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Jan 14, 2023 18:47:43 GMT
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Hi Grizz, www.screwfix.com/p/makita-ga4530r-720w-4-1-2-electric-angle-grinder-240v/5538kGot one of these and have been using it a lot to prepare the Horseshoe Christmas Reindeers a group of us in local community have made to raise money for the local food bank. Durability- time will tell but would say that the small diameter body makes it much easier to handle / control especially one handed. It also feels relatively smooth / well balanced so far. James
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Jan 14, 2023 19:07:02 GMT
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i use corded grinders, I kill them on the regular. I tend to go for the el cheapo Macallister ones from screwfix, 2 year guarantee, they rarely last that long, take back and change for another with no quibble.
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Jan 14, 2023 23:35:41 GMT
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Just as an aside, I had to watch one of the Eastern European vehicle dismantlers chopping away at something in an engine bay yesterday.
His idea of H&S was to hold the grinder in one hand so as to be able to lean away from the sparks and covering his face with the other hand...
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OGDB
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Jan 15, 2023 11:19:58 GMT
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I use both like the majority I guess. Mains powered one for heavy dismantling and a cordless one for tidying up areas prior to welding or to nip off brackets and small mild steel things. This is on a 4Ah battery.
At work they have an array of Makita units, mostly used for cutting 3mm stainless. They do the job just fine but a bit of sympathy is needed.
My cordless one wasn’t expensive and I find myself using it all the time. Would recommend if you don’t have one already.
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Paul Y
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Jan 15, 2023 13:29:56 GMT
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Last Edit: Jan 15, 2023 17:22:48 GMT by Paul Y
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Jan 15, 2023 18:33:38 GMT
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This is the angle grinder I mentioned in my previous post from Machine Mart (albeit in updated form). My cheap grinder died and I told the guy there my budget and said "Which one's reliable?" He immediately pointed at this one and said "We've never had one back". I've had mine for nearly 12 years and I can't kill it, even after a lot of hard use. At this price it's almost disposable. Machine Mart Clarke Contractor Grinder
It's got a hell of a kick too. I've had some of their "contractor" tools all were returned due to issues, in the end the salesman said they were only aimed at light DIY not professional use despite the name. Skil saw and planer definately and I think a couple of others I bought at the same time because they were having a vat free day
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Jan 15, 2023 18:36:19 GMT
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Not everything is brilliant I guess. My one has had no issues other than it's now VERY dirty 😁
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Jan 15, 2023 19:30:12 GMT
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Well, if Mr Y can’t kill it, nothing can. Sounds like a good option. 900W as well.
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Last Edit: Jan 15, 2023 19:30:44 GMT by grizz
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Jan 16, 2023 15:53:39 GMT
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Thanks Sally.
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Jan 18, 2023 12:34:00 GMT
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I bought an Erbauer sander recently and same as above, seems well put together and wont die. Good choice.
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Jan 18, 2023 15:10:05 GMT
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I know the buy has been done, but I think a footnote to this thread ought to be that the longevity of a grinder, as with any tool really, depends on the amount of abuse or mechanical sympathy you throw at it. All too often when I hear people using corded grinders you can hear them forcing the grinder into whatever it is they're cutting or grinding. It doesn't matter what brand the grinder is or how durable it is, when you do this, you're going to kill it quickly. You don't force a hand saw into what you're cutting, you let the blade do the cutting in its own time. Let the grinder do the cutting and it'll last almost indefinitely. You already have quality batteries. Match the grinder to them. Having a shelf full of assorted cordless tools that all use different batteries and chargers is a real pain. This. So much this. I have a shelf full of cordless tools that all use the same batteries and it's BLISS!
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Jan 18, 2023 17:35:00 GMT
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I know the buy has been done, but I think a footnote to this thread ought to be that the longevity of a grinder, as with any tool really, depends on the amount of abuse or mechanical sympathy you throw at it. All too often when I hear people using corded grinders you can hear them forcing the grinder into whatever it is they're cutting or grinding. It doesn't matter what brand the grinder is or how durable it is, when you do this, you're going to kill it quickly. You don't force a hand saw into what you're cutting, you let the blade do the cutting in its own time. Let the grinder do the cutting and it'll last almost indefinitely. That. Those are the same people that complain about the discs not lasting very long, blunt drillbits in one hole and whose work looks like it was gnawed off by a rabid beaver.
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Jan 18, 2023 17:36:28 GMT
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And occasionally open up the gearbox and redistribute the grease, or clean out and add some new.
The odd blow through with compressed air to clean the dust out helps too.
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Wouldn't touch anything other than Bosch for corded grinders tbh. You do have to be a bit careful as there are different models out there with different wattages etc but I've lived off corded Bosch grinders for the last 20+ years and even second hand ones seem to go on and on. There may be equivalents but its not worth the gamble to save a tenner or whatever for me. Just buy what works.
I'm with you too. I have four corded grinders hanging by the welding bench permanently then generally use cordless for anything else around the workshop/factory. Using cordless on big jobs requires a box full of batterys usually tho, its not a cheap option.
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Jan 19, 2023 11:04:01 GMT
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In my case, to make it clear, a couple of comments about battery life, and more importantly, having electricity accessible everywhere swung it.
Corded works for me.
And item chosen because I am a hobby user.
Having experienced in person, a Silverline grinder dead out the box, and vendor telling me to sod off because I had not registered it online for a warranty also proves that even new tool, with lifetime warranties, do fail. Online registration does not make it a better tool.
Lets see if this one I bought delivers, it will be a grinder, not cutter when set up.
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Jan 19, 2023 19:11:41 GMT
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Whilst on about cheap tools I bought a Parkside 9" grinder which has been absolutely abused for the last 5 years and it's still fine
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jimi
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Jan 19, 2023 20:05:13 GMT
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Wouldn't touch anything other than Bosch for corded grinders tbh. You do have to be a bit careful as there are different models out there with different wattages etc but I've lived off corded Bosch grinders for the last 20+ years and even second hand ones seem to go on and on. There may be equivalents but its not worth the gamble to save a tenner or whatever for me. Just buy what works. I'm with you too. I have four corded grinders hanging by the welding bench permanently then generally use cordless for anything else around the workshop/factory. Using cordless on big jobs requires a box full of batterys usually tho, its not a cheap option. +1 for Bosch (the professional line which have blue bodies) I've spent many years repairing the rig welders grinders, which have a very hard life, worked with many different brands and Bosch (blue) are easily the best for corded power tool. Also a consideration for anyone working daily with grinders is how they fair in HAVS testing, Bosch usually come out best in my experience. For battery tools Bosch Professional & Makita would get my vote
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Jan 19, 2023 20:39:22 GMT
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Not a single mention of metabo? They’re famed for making the best grinders by miles. I’ve had a 5” for 5+ years, nothing else lasts two. That’s daily heavy fab use.
Bosch professional (blue, not green) are second.
Makita grinders were great 10 years ago, now they’re one of the worst. Dewalt have never been that good for corded either.
As said above, but something quality that’s smooth and quiet, even if you’re using it for 10 mins some cheapo that will rattle your teeth out and send you deaf at the same time aint enjoyable (or safe) to use.
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Last Edit: Jan 19, 2023 20:39:39 GMT by Dez
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jimi
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Funnily enough I've heard of Metabo but in 30+ years offshore I've never worked on or used any of their stuff, so can't comment. Makita was mainly battery drills & grinders not corded. Don't rate Dewalt (Black & Decker) stuff at all, overpriced and overrated IMO. When I was working offshore in the Gulf of Mexico Milwaukee stuff was very common, not bad gear at all for the price, less common over here.
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Black is not a colour ! .... Its the absence of colour
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