Aldi Angle grinder in stores now

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https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/specialbuys/sunday-specialbuys-25th-august/product-detail/ps/p/angle-grinder/

£19 for a 5" 1150w grinder isn't bad.
My last one lasted me many years - if I'd kept the spare bushes it comes with (and actually knew where it was), it'll probably keep going on for longer too! This is a different model, with variable speed, which may be useful for sanding.

The thin grinder discs are worth a look too - they wear out faster, but give really nice cuts.

[Pete.]

I've had one for a year now. Works ok and comes a long lead fitted which is very handy.
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a.k.a 'Geri'

132.9mph off and walked away. Gear is good, gear is good, gear is very very good

[BTTD]

Good value. Only downside might be the weight of the thing. Cheaper ones are often a lot heavier and bulkier than the makita / Bosch pro stuff. No probs for occassional use, but if you're weilding it all day you'll know where you saved money.

[doggone]

It looks similar to one I got from Northern Tools.
It's heavy and that metal guard is held by an allen stud that tends to come loose after a few minutes use.
Keeps going though with much abuse.

[G]

It weighs 2.3kg.

A £60 makita weighs 1.4, but that's for a 720w version.
Best I can find for their higher power versions is probably about 1.8kg - so about half a kg lighter.

Incidentally, meant to mention - the wrench looks a bit better than the average ones - I've usually resorted to sticking a couple of bolts through a long bit of metal and using that, as the standard ones always seem to bend. Yet to use it anger, however.


The guard on this uses a quick release clamp which is adjustable with an allen head bolt.

Also, the secondary switch on this one is a 'safety switch' which you need to press before it starts.
On my old one it was a lock-on switch.

The thin blades are 1.2mm rather than 1mm, but are pretty cheap still.

[Pete.]

I cut my guard in half to leave it open-faced, so I can fit a flapwheel, haven't had any problems with it coming loose. I also fitted a quick-release nut that you can undo with your fingers, but the stock nut does alright and you can use a pin wrench off a 9" grinder which are much stronger.

I see in the advert they have the handle on the right side. I've never understood why anyone would do that, puts your fingers in the firing line and much more likely to hurt you if you manage to dig in and snatch.
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a.k.a 'Geri'

132.9mph off and walked away. Gear is good, gear is good, gear is very very good