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Dec 30, 2014 19:57:42 GMT
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Hi all,
I am looking for some recommendations on tools.
Looking for a recommended of the following:
Digital spirit level with a good amount of accuracy for my next project.
Gas soldering iron.
and finally a good angle grinder as my old black and decker one just let go and it was a bit bulky.
From experience with tools a high cost does not always equal amazing quality so I wanted your opinions if you have them please.
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Last Edit: Dec 30, 2014 20:14:58 GMT by sleeper
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I use snap on Gas soldering iron, which although a brilliant piece of kit, is way to expensive, have a look in Maplin, last time I was there, they had a cheap brand copy of the snap on iron, and it was about a tenth of the price! Also my grinder was a cheap Ryobi one from B&Q, cost about £40 although came with a couple of grinding disks. Linky here |
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Rich
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Recommend me tools Rich
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Dec 31, 2014 10:05:58 GMT
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I use snap on Gas soldering iron, which although a brilliant piece of kit, is way to expensive, have a look in Maplin, last time I was there, they had a cheap brand copy of the snap on iron, and it was about a tenth of the price! Also my grinder was a cheap Ryobi one from B&Q, cost about £40 although came with a couple of grinding disks. Linky hereMaplin sell iroda soldering irons which are smaller than most of the bulky snapon irons and are not as far as I am aware a copy of anything. (I expect the snapon irons to be a leading brand iron rebranded with snapon half the time!) I'm sure snapon make a smaller iron but I am yet to see one. I've had my solderpro 50 for 4-5 years, with no problem. Just bought a 70 to take to work to keep the smaller 50 at home. |
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Dec 31, 2014 10:18:11 GMT
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+1 for the Solderpro gas irons from Maplin. I have a middle-sized one, can't remember the number, and it's been really reliable.
I'm thinking about getting another grinder so I can have two or three different types of disc on them and I was hoping to get a used top-drawer Makita model via ebay or Gumtree for about what I could pay for another not brilliant one from Machine Mart or Screwfix or wherever. (have I exlained that badly?)
A couple of mates have had really good tools via this route.
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omega
Posted a lot
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Dec 31, 2014 11:06:21 GMT
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with grinders its best to have a couple so you don't need to switch discs everytime.
I don't think there is much difference in a cheap one or a top make ive had cheap ones last years witu lots of abuse and with most cheap ones you seam to get spare bushes[that you can never find when they go]
but buy good discs they do make a diffrence
I look for what power they have.make sure they have a spindle lock and how they feel when you hold them and were the on off button is.
also buy a pair of gloves and goggles AND ALWAYS USE THEM as they can bite/disc break/snatch/grab/etc
and use a rcb on the plug
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Last Edit: Dec 31, 2014 11:07:31 GMT by omega
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Dec 31, 2014 12:04:36 GMT
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id agree that 2-3 grinders are the way to go , have one with each sanding wheel on it
if youre going to beat on em argos offer up a warrenty for a few quid , not sure id bother though if its just some home diy use
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91 golf g60, 89 golf 16v , 88 polo breadvan
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MrSpeedy
East Midlands
www.vintagediesels.co.uk
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At work, I use Bosch 4 1/2" grinders on a daily basis, and they usually last 10 years or so, although they are 110v
We also have a couple of JCB 240v grinders (Yes, I know, I was sceptical about them too) and to be fair, they've been sound as a pound. Cost about £40 each IIRC and rated at 1150W !!
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Jan 12, 2015 11:09:54 GMT
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I got some einhell grinders from farming shops. They're about £30 and they're lovely. Great shape, nice switch. I'd recommend them.
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Jan 12, 2015 22:48:05 GMT
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with grinders its best to have a couple so you don't need to switch discs everytime. I don't think there is much difference in a cheap one or a top make ive had cheap ones last years witu lots of abuse and with most cheap ones you seam to get spare bushes[that you can never find when they go] but buy good discs they do make a diffrence I look for what power they have.make sure they have a spindle lock and how they feel when you hold them and were the on off button is. also buy a pair of gloves and goggles AND ALWAYS USE THEM as they can bite/disc break/snatch/grab/etc and use a rcb on the plug Always wear googles / face ask x 10000 had a nasty off just before Xmas! See www.facebook.com/olliminium |
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