thin discs for the 18v dewalt angle grinder

big-all · Post by **big-all** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 10:16 pm

ok having trouble finding thin 115 discs for the 18v dewalt angle grinder they are around 1.2mm any ideas metal or stone please

trainer · Post by **trainer** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 10:19 pm

Cutting disks are normally much thinner than grinding disks, can you not use diamond tipped disks?

or do they need to be special? I am not familiar with the 18v grinder

big-all · Post by **big-all** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 10:20 pm

nearther am i

ok probably cutting discs then

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DEWALT-18V-DC410- ... dZViewItem

the same model here

trainer · Post by **trainer** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 10:24 pm

For stone I would definately get a diamond tipped disk as they are much safer and create less dust and will put less strain on the machine!

I think you can get metal cutting ones as well now, if you can these will be ideal as abrasive disks are crap IMHO

big-all · Post by **big-all** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 10:27 pm

its all new technoligy for a chippy

but i used it a week ago and wow cut a garage door in half in 20 mins

big-all · Post by **big-all** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 10:29 pm

trainer wrote: I think you can get metal cutting ones as well now, if you can these will be ideal as abrasive disks are crap IMHO

thanks trainer it cam with a fibre metal disc

would rather spend 3 times as much for somthing that last 5 times longer or 10 times as much for something that lasts 30 times longer

Post by **ultimatehandyman** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 10:43 pm

I agree with trainer

Diamond tipped disks are much safer and are more economical than abrasive disks, I have seen the metal cutting disks somewhere but from memory they were expensive.

don't miss thesae big all- http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro ... 4&id=72480

Bargain

big-all · Post by **big-all** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 10:49 pm

cheers uhm have orderd 3

any other gems you think i should know about

Post by **ultimatehandyman** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 10:52 pm

Not really, handyman normally spots the real bargains

big-all · Post by **big-all** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 10:56 pm

we all spot bargains from our favored shopping areas wether we share them or not is a differnt matter

stevemastic · Post by **stevemastic** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 7:52 am

ultimatehandyman wrote:Not really, handyman normally spots the real bargains

Is he scottish then? :|

Fats · Post by **Fats** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 8:10 am

stevemastic wrote:
ultimatehandyman wrote:Not really, handyman normally spots the real bargains
Is he scottish then? :|

No just a tight t**t

Hinton Heating · Post by **Hinton Heating** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 4:34 pm

I brought metal cutting discs for the 18v grinder, from ebay...

bear in mind you need to turn the collar over, otherwise it doesn't hold the blade tight enough.

With my new 9" one I brought two diamond tipped blades from ebay, and a pack off dewalt metal cutting ones from the tool shop I got it from.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DIAMOND-CUTTING-D ... dZViewItem

big-all · Post by **big-all** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 5:35 pm

excelent thanks

Hitch · Post by **Hitch** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 6:10 pm

I guess you have probably bought them by now BA, but for future reference...

http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro ... 3&id=60739
Never used them though...i expect they are good.

http://www.weldinggear.co.uk/Abrasives/ ... MM_403.htm
Use these a lot.

You can get even thinner ones 0.8mm, but dont see them much. I think they try and keep them from the amateurs!

The two names to look out for are Rhodius and Kroneflex (Klingspor), you will struggle to find a better disc. A lot of them are designed for stainless, but happily cut most metals bar aluminium.

Dont be tempted by the cheaper ones like silverline, they are no where near as good and dont last half as long.

If you get problems gripping the disc, some machines you need to fit a small paper disc, generally get a handfull with a box of discs.

Also for thoose of you that use a 9", you can get thin discs for them too. About 1.8mm thick. Nice easy cutting.