Rigging and Lidl angle grinder

[Poignard]

Yes, by inconsiderate twats.

 

[cherod]

They're mostly used for covering yachts in rust particles....

this is indeed a risk ,but only when cutting steel , ( and surprisingly even SS with a SS disc ), a grinder like any power tool is best kept well away from those with no mechanical aptitude , otherwise a very useful tool

 

[rogerthebodger]

They're mostly used for covering yachts in rust particles....

steel yachts can do that all on their own without any help from tools or man.

 

[cherod]

Hi cherod - we have only used an angle grinder once in a quarter century - to cut off some rusted chain. So I would be interested to hear what other jobs we could/should have used one for - where have you found one useful ?

grinding , sanding , cutting , shaping etc , even polishing if you are careful . , on almost any material , eg , GRP , epoxy , SS , CS , plastic , wood etc ( you ( she ) can even do their mails with them , if they are good enough

 

[Rappey]

For some that may not be practical then a grinder would not be worth the cost as a hacksaw can do the same job, but for others who like doing their own work and have a cordless screwdriver or drill then maybe a grinder could be useful using the same battery?
I Like pragmatists idea of 3 uses.
There also needs to be a reasonable amount of user skill as in the wrong hands I dread to think what injury could be inflicted

 

[Daverw]

From spending plenty time in the p!ssing rain on site, all of them. Choice is a wonderful thing, just doesn't exist in the black and white Internet - you're allowed more than one in the real world

I use Dewalt brushless XR, can use a smaller battery save weight if needed, makes one handed use easier

 

[pessimist]

The nice chap from the village prepared to brave the plague ridden domain of Lidl delivered the goodies this morning. Seems pretty good value at under £50 for a drill, grinder, cutting discs, battery and charger. They're all in quarantine in the garage for a few days but I'll try to remember to resurrect this read with a report on them when I'm brave enough to touch them.

 

[pragmatist]

For some that may not be practical then a grinder would not be worth the cost as a hacksaw can do the same job, but for others who like doing their own work and have a cordless screwdriver or drill then maybe a grinder could be useful using the same battery?
I Like pragmatists idea of 3 uses.
There also needs to be a reasonable amount of user skill as in the wrong hands I dread to think what injury could be inflicted

I take the point about a hacksaw being cheaper but if you have a grinder on board for the ultimate disaster I like the idea of using it in restricted spaces. Have sworn at hacksaws inside cupboards on many occasions and a power tool (used with caution of course ) could save a lot of time.

 

[cherod]

sheer coincidence ,, i was using a battery op one yesterday , Makkitta , 6.0 something and 18 volts ,, it was great , easy one handed opp, ( cutting and grinding on stainless steel tank repair jobby ) , just like a corded one and at the end of the day the battery was still good , defo recommend , must get up and check the Lidl one .