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[Webby the Bear]

Afternoon chaps,

Hopefully in the midst of getting my welder

In the mean time though I've been considering getting an angle grinder.

Think of my budget as low. And then take 80% off that 

I went to Homobase yesterday and saw an angle grinder for £17.99. Will this do?

Got to be honest I'm quite scared of using this. So is using tin snips for most cutting ok? And hacksawing the rest? Or will I get fed up of that? lol

[Webby the Bear]

Ps, note this wouldnt get that much action.. occasional use i'd guess.

[tigers_gonads]

Performance Pro / B&Q home brand ones are pretty good with a decient warenty IF you keep the reciept 

[zirk]

Just dont do what I did years ago and use a Circular Saw to cut a hole in the roof in order to fit a Sunroof on my Company Car.   

[omega3000]

I bought one from wilkinsons , had it a few years now and been a good one ... excellent when used with the thin cutting discs .. Always wear eye protection though mr bear 

[Webby the Bear]

Cheap's the way forward then! Cheers lads.

Wilko... how much are they?

And can I use any cutting disc i like?

[Andy B]

.... Or will I get fed up of that? lol

Probably. Bear in mind that with a grinder with a thin (1mm) cutting disc you only need access to one side of what ou're cutting, and snips tend to distort the sheet as they cut.

As above, use safety glasses/goggles when you're using it.

[05omegav6]

I bought my Bosch one from Homebase at least ten years ago... been abusedused mercilessly for various jobs and still going strong

[Andy B]

my DeWalt 110volt grinder found its own wa in to my garage .......... fortunately it brought a transformer & extension lead with it. 

[omega3000]

my DeWalt 110volt grinder found its own wa in to my garage .......... fortunately it brought a transformer & extension lead with it. 

 

Cheap's the way forward then! Cheers lads.

Wilko... how much are they?

And can I use any cutting disc i like?

Sorry it was Argos , think it was £15 ... it was a hammer drill i bought from wilkies for ten notes , still going strong although the chucks a little wobbly now 

[Webby the Bear]

Thanks Steve... Argos it is then!

[andyc]

little shopping list for you, these can be found all over the nett at different prices

Grinder
http://www.sealey.co.uk/PLPageBuilder.asp?gotonode=ViewProduct&method=mViewProduct&productid=12039&productdescription=S0530&productcode=&category=0&catgroup=&catmicrogroup=&analysiscode=&requiredresults=16
or
http://www.sealey.co.uk/PLPageBuilder.asp?productdescription=S0685&pageindex=1&gotonode=DoProductSearch&method=mProductSearch&IndividualTypeID=&category=0&requiredresults=16

Cutting Discs
http://www.sealey.co.uk/PLPageBuilder.asp?id=20&method=mViewProduct&productid=17171
If you a  Wicks DIY store near you they sell 0.8mm cutting discs

Flap Disc
http://www.sealey.co.uk/PLPageBuilder.asp?productdescription=fd11560&pageindex=1&gotonode=DoProductSearch&method=mProductSearch&IndividualTypeID=&category=0&requiredresults=16&x=18&y=11
Dont use a grinding disc to clean back use these instead and you get a better finish

Brow Guard
http://www.sealey.co.uk/PLPageBuilder.asp?gotonode=ViewProduct&method=mViewProduct&productid=8225&productdescription=ssp11e&productcode=&category=0&catgroup=&catmicrogroup=&analysiscode=&requiredresults=16
use these instead of nomal goggles, one of the best bits of kit i've brought and you can buy spare visors

Gloves
http://www.sealey.co.uk/PLPageBuilder.asp?productdescription=ssp141&pageindex=1&gotonode=DoProductSearch&method=mProductSearch&IndividualTypeID=&category=0&requiredresults=16&x=11&y=13
USE GLOVES AT ALL TIMES, i've got deep scars from not using them and cutting discs rip flesh not cut it.

Dust mask
http://www.sealey.co.uk/PLPageBuilder.asp?productdescription=ssp15d&pageindex=1&gotonode=DoProductSearch&method=mProductSearch&IndividualTypeID=&category=0&requiredresults=16&x=12&y=5
Your lungs will thankyou in later life

And get some ear plugs

As i've already said you can find this alot everywhere

Cheers
Andy

[Webby the Bear]

Thanks for that comprehensive list mate. 

Already have ear plugs.... cos of SWMBO's snoring 

[Andy B]

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USE GLOVES AT ALL TIMES, i've got deep scars from not using them and cutting discs rip flesh not cut it.
 .....

Agreed! We all think we're bullet proof when we're young ......... and we're not! 

[omega3000]

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USE GLOVES AT ALL TIMES, i've got deep scars from not using them and cutting discs rip flesh not cut it.
 .....

Agreed! We all think we're bullet proof when we're young ......... and we're not! 

Aye , be especially careful with the twist knot wheel .. it can get caught in your trousers  And it hurts