Can think of zero reasons to have one of these but I still want it!

Should work, but you may lose your window sill!

You will be better off using a chainsaw

Yes you need a p100 respirator not one of those flimsy paper things

Gotta be worth £15 - at that price it's disposable.

I bought this at 30 odd pounds and it was well worth it. Grinding out back boxes for the rewire of my house **shudders**

Bought this for £20 6 weeks ago - it is brilliant and at £15 a steal thanks

Can think of zero reasons to have one of these but I still want it!

I bought this at 30 odd pounds and it was well worth it. Grinding out back boxes for the rewire of my house **shudders**
how are you getting along with the diy using this grinder? i bought it last time it was on here for £15 but haven't used it yet. any tips you could share that might help me out with doing wires and backboxes?
I was under heavy instruction by my pal who is a spark. The grinder done the job though no bother through brick without issue and I am used to using a good quality pneumatic grinder from my time as a plater.
I had my back boxes marked out and cut deep into the marked rectangle(Use a back box as a template and determine a height and keep them all the same) .
Then some diagonal cuts on the area to removed and chiselled out the brick until I had the depth needed for the back box (Keep a back box handy and check it in the hole you've made to check depth).
The channel for the cable is just two parallel cuts and chisel out from one side.
When changing discs make sure to un plug it for maximum safety.

If you are going to be doing loads of back boxes there is a fancy tool that you use with a good drill
http://www.screwfix.com/p/armeg-ebs-double-box-sinker/64983
Video of one in action;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9MELQh5a-k

Good luck with the messy work.

Some of these girls need this to remove Mac makeup

Will this get the paint of window sills or do I need a different tool

Heat and ordered, thanks OP

I bought one to grind the dead skin off my toes

Dam it, I bought a cheapo one from Asda for £15 a few months ago, still haven't used it and now I want this instead.

It's 50 years of layers of paint...what do you suggest..?

I'd start with paint stripper and a scraper or if its a bit more persistent you can use a hot air gun on it I'll assume the sill is wood. if its a delicate job get some 40/60 grit sandpaper and do it by hand.

Ordering one for C&C while writing this message!

be careful with heat guns and paint. old properties used lead paint so you'll want to have a mask on to avoid breathing in those lead fumes.

Bought 2 of these yesterday dinna to take a bit off our Esters love flaps, worked a treat. - Max Cubbins

My old Nu tool grinder just died....brushes worn out and overheated. Was going to repair it but at this price its cheaper than a set of brushes and new holders. Gone are the days of repairing this type of thing. Do B&Q still do their Wednesday Diamond card discount as if so even cheaper! Great post thanks

Anyone know of a dust collector that might fit this model? Will be using it to cut wire channels in breeze blocks, very messy.

any cheap belt sanders going anywhere

Belt sander if it's a large enough window sill. Then use one of the handheld 'mouse style Sanders around the edges. Or just buy a cheap 1/2 sheet sander and do the lot with that.

Just picked one up at B&Q Christchurch, about 7 on the shelf with no price against it...but going through at £15. heat added!

Driving the craziest f.ing machine ever made.

I now have another tool i don't need, thanks :smiley:

Thanks. Tempted to reserve one for collection. Shame it's a fiver delivery!!!

Why would you do that when there is nothing wrong with it, dodgy

I am just watching the angle grinder safety videos on YouTube - shattering disks. They are upthere with the circular saw and chainsaw kickbacks.

A new window sill ?

I bought one of these the last time out to get rid of some roller shutters from our house (long story but blame the previous occupant).

As the outer box is only flimsy aluminium even the grinding disc included went through it, but I picked up some thinner cutting discs to do the rest properly. Your pics are making me think twice :/

None in Newtownabbey to pick up or order.

Would this be overkill (or will not provide enough protection to be any use) or will just having the guard be fine if any disks fly off or break

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B013KOJ3KK/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_MLbvzbGNF699J

Lol, they are perfectly safe if you watch what your doing mate, most accidents are through improper mounting, use or removing guard.
Make sure and wear eye protection and you will be fine.

Checked at 11:00 today. Try ordering rather than smarting off.

I have used "flex-o-vit" 0.8mm discs from screwfix for cutting all sorts of metal and they seem very rugged. They do wear very quickly (esp on stainless) but the speed and lower heat might be worth it for some jobs.

Bought one of these a while back with the 2 items for £30odd quid deal B&Q did. Just used it last week to grind out the old mortar on the house for Re-pointing. Was getting on the warm side after about 30mins continuous use but a quick brew let it cool down enough. Never died with overheating just an observation. The discs are a bit of a pain to change with the disc lock button being in a bit of an awkward place for your thumb. Overall though spot on

Ordered. Thanks

No longer available to order??

Thanks! Sorry to ask another question, but which of the two guards should be used when using a cutting disc? I'm guessing the one that covers both sides

Which ever one fits best.
Looking at B&Q pic they have guard on back to front lol.

Looks like there is a normal and thicker guard. The thicker one would be used with flap discs etc where more clearance is needed.
Generally grinders usually only come with one guard.

good thing,but do not need now.
:smirk:

This one comes with two, one of which is open sided, the other is enclosed. I'll have another scan through.

I'm thinking about getting one for cutting into Empty Gas bottles to make a BBQ, does 750w @ 115Ø have enough power or should I be looking at something beefier?
I have no experience with Angle Grinders before (plenty of Jigsaws & Circular Saws in the past but somehow seamed to never need one until now)

They don't seem to want to sell me one. They don't have any for delivery and if you try to buy one for collection tomorrow it tells you that you can't collect it today and you need to remove it from your basket. I bet they won't be having their Christmas party in a brewery.