Anderzander Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 My angle grinder has broken. It was just a basic green Bosch thing I’ve had for years. Worked well - didn’t use it every day but it has had some use and abuse over the years. Would you: a) try and fix it - given that what we do is fix old and basic things to keep them going. b) take the opportunity to buy a Milwaukee one you’ve been coveting, but thinking that you don’t use one enough to justify the cost. c) buy some other like for like replacement or d) something else ? p.s I checked the fuse and it’s not that. It just turned off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason110 Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Screwfix are doing the Makita corded 4.5 inch grinder for £40 I’ve had one for 8 years and it’s not dead yet and it’s taking some abuse. or if you want cordless buy one that matches whatever battery platform you’re using. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurbie Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 first try would be option A , if that fails i would go with jason110 and buy one for the accuplatform you already use , if you don't use battery tools , then i would just buy one with a cord ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted February 23, 2022 Author Share Posted February 23, 2022 Thanks both - I do use Milwaukee stuff. I have a drill, and impact gun, a multi tool and a light. So I’d only need to buy the bare unit - though that is still not cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaklander Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 I’d assume it’s the brushes and have a go dismantling it. I did a sander recently and bought replacement brushes on eBay from a seller that seemed to have every part number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Don't waste time and £'s on repair , I tried with my Bosch industrial 115mm grinder and it's dead . I suspect a cordless 115mm Milwaukee grinder will feel as handy as all other battery hand tools .. Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L19MUD Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Get the cordless Milwaukee one. I hate having to pick up a corded tool now unless I really have too 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 +1 for the milwaukee cordless I've had mine several years now and it is far superior to my old Makita cordless, I still use Makita corded though as I don't have enough batteries to do mog axle fabrication all day lol Regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 I would also add it you need to get very heavy duty then corded is still far better than cordless, but it is very handy not untangling cables and reduced the need for long extension cables regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason110 Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 I would also add, if you’ve been umming and arring over the cordless milkwaukee then just buy it. It’ll make whatever you’re doing so much easier and pleasurable. I’m on the Makita battery platform and bought whatever I’ve needed as I need it. I don’t use them all the time, but if I do a job then having the right tool to hand makes it 10x easier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted February 23, 2022 Author Share Posted February 23, 2022 Thanks folks. Perhaps it’s a L’Oréal moment - because I’m worth it. I’ve a couple of biggish jobs coming up where having a corded one working from a long extension would be a nightmare. So perhaps it’s time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L19MUD Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 3 minutes ago, Anderzander said: Thanks folks. Perhaps it’s a L’Oréal moment - because I’m worth it. I’ve a couple of biggish jobs coming up where having a corded one working from a long extension would be a nightmare. So perhaps it’s time. Yep do it. I have the Makita tools as that is what I have the batteries for. This weekend had a job where power was miles away and the 4 inch and 9 inch battery grinders did a brilliant job getting a scrap set of rib rolls into small enough parts to man handle. Would never go back to corded now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 I agree, get a cordless one. While they don't quite have the power of the corded ones, the ease of use fully makes up for it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 Only times I've felt my 18v dewalt one has been lacking was when I know I've been too hard on it. Too much pressure with a flap disc rather than swapping out to a coarser grit being the prime example! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 27 minutes ago, landroversforever said: Only times I've felt my 18v dewalt one has been lacking was when I know I've been too hard on it. Too much pressure with a flap disc rather than swapping out to a coarser grit being the prime example! Ahh but are you cutting 50mm plate............ for hair pins............ Regards Stephen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blanco Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 I would at least have a look at the brushes, I find that new tools are rarely made as well these days,... and if it is just something simple then it will probably give good service for a few more years, and buy the cordless anyway, can't think how you manage with only one grinder! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 21 minutes ago, Blanco said: can't think how you manage with only one grinder! Absolutely !! Regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L19MUD Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 1 hour ago, Blanco said: I would at least have a look at the brushes, I find that new tools are rarely made as well these days,... and if it is just something simple then it will probably give good service for a few more years, and buy the cordless anyway, can't think how you manage with only one grinder! Which raises another good point. I know nothing about the Milwaukee range but Makita have a brushless version of almost every tool. Whilst a bit more expensive that is the one I always go for as they are totally maintenance free 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 2 minutes ago, L19MUD said: Which raises another good point. I know nothing about the Milwaukee range but Makita have a brushless version of almost every tool. Whilst a bit more expensive that is the one I always go for as they are totally maintenance free Milwaukee also have brushless, they also have theft protection so if stolen they can be switched off so will not work regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted February 24, 2022 Author Share Posted February 24, 2022 3 hours ago, Blanco said: I would at least have a look at the brushes, I find that new tools are rarely made as well these days,... and if it is just something simple then it will probably give good service for a few more years, and buy the cordless anyway, can't think how you manage with only one grinder! Hey ! That’s a win win answer. Yes … why not both ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Brock Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 Once you go cordless you never go back .. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 1 hour ago, Les Brock said: Once you go cordless you never go back .. Does leaving my cordless at home and needing to cut some steel in the workshop count? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 4 hours ago, Stellaghost said: Ahh but are you cutting 50mm plate............ for hair pins............ Regards Stephen Making up some shims were you Stephen? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallfry Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 The BEST angle grinder I have ever had was a Black and Decker. Lasted 20 plus years and was used a lot, and I mean a lot. However, it died in the end must have been 20 years ago. I have had a few since then, Bosch, Makita, AND a Milwaukee, all of which only lasted a couple of years, and I dont use them half as much as I used to. Bought a couple of cheap ones from Screwfix, but they only last about a year. Got an Einhell one ATM and its doing OK. battery ones are OK for remote jobs, but IMO they seem to be a bit gutless for full on workshop use. I dont buy expensive stuff now because the big name stuff isnt a patch on what they used to be, and I suspect they are made in China mostly, and also because its a lot to lose if its stolen, and is less of an attraction in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 44 minutes ago, landroversforever said: Does leaving my cordless at home and needing to cut some steel in the workshop count? Not a smart move 45 minutes ago, landroversforever said: Making up some shims were you Stephen? Ahh Ross I've never met you but you know me so well,...............lol Regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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