Stellaghost Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 1 hour ago, rusty_wingnut said: I can't understand people who go through grinders, I'm afraid it's usage dependant, my machines work hard, sometimes several hours use in a day with only a disc change rest, they get hot and eventually break down. The last Makita I burnt out was a decade old and owes me nothing due to the amount of work it's done. On our site grinders burn out regularly due to 7" and above being banned, with the best will in the world a small grinder is going to seriously suffer doing work a 9" grinder should be doing I would hazard a guess that anyone checking on my mog axle build will be surprised that I've only broken one, however it's good yours is lasting may have to check the Makita copies out myself regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 My current selection Regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 On 2/25/2022 at 6:14 PM, smallfry said: To those who have battery hedge trimmers, how long does the battery give per charge ? SWMBO is always cutting through the cable on our mains one ! I have Stihl battery garden tools and cannot fault them. Light, powerful and the batteries last ages and charge quickly. So far my collection is lawn mower, strimmer , long reach hedge trimmers and a leaf blower. I have 2 batteries and have never had to wait for one to charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Poore Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 I have a battery powered lawn mower*. Does about 4.5 acres on a charge before it needs recharging which only takes about 30s. * Well it has a battery in it... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad_pete Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 I would buy the one I want and try and repair the broken one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 1 hour ago, Ed Poore said: I have a battery powered lawn mower*. Does about 4.5 acres on a charge before it needs recharging which only takes about 30s. * Well it has a battery in it... You just can't help yourself Ed.............lol Regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Poore Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 10 hours ago, Stellaghost said: You just can't help yourself Ed.............lol Regards Stephen What can I say I'm in a delirious mood due to lack of sleep because of a broken wrist... In all seriousness though I have a Husky 120i I think it is (baby battery chainsaw) and love it. Although with a couple of big trees down recently I got a 562XP with 20" bar on it. That thing is a monster and must admit it's my go to saw now just because it loves to eat timber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallfry Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 13 hours ago, Ed Poore said: I have a battery powered lawn mower*. Does about 4.5 acres on a charge before it needs recharging which only takes about 30s. * Well it has a battery in it... See, this is my problem. Blade is not big enough, and I cant be bothered to wait the 30 seconds for it to recharge ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallfry Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 13 hours ago, bishbosh said: I have Stihl battery garden tools and cannot fault them. Light, powerful and the batteries last ages and charge quickly. So far my collection is lawn mower, strimmer , long reach hedge trimmers and a leaf blower. I have 2 batteries and have never had to wait for one to charge. Thanks for that. We could do with a long reach hedgetrimmer. I will look at them when the mains Makita dies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddy Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 Buy the Milwaukee 4 1/2", Make sure you always buy the 'Fuel' version of their tools as these are the better brushless ones. Do not click if you don't want to spend money I recently bought a Milwaukee laser lever from here, good price and quick delivery. Edit: there are two types of switch, a bottom paddle and a conventional locking slide, I prefer the slide as I don't run a guard and sometimes put 9" discs in it, also easier when you put it on its back for sharpening drill bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 11 hours ago, muddy said: I don't run a guard and sometimes put 9" discs in it You really know how to live life on the edge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddy Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 10 hours ago, landroversforever said: You really know how to live life on the edge! Needs must sometimes! The great thing about the Milwaukee and I guess most other battery grinders? is the auto stop so if the worst does start to happen you just jam your (gloved!) hand in there or preferably ram it into the workpiece and its stops instantly. I have put a Stihl saw blade in it before today but I have a wire brush attachment for a strimmer I think that's the most exciting thing! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveturnbull Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 You only have one angle grinder? 😱 I'd fix it, but then I fix everything that breaks, and even actively hunt out stuff that other people have broken to fix. Milwaukee M18 one would be super nice tho. My best one (of four) is an old Metabo (that I found and fixed, obvs). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty_wingnut Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 The only thing about the Milwaukee stuff i've found is the batteries wobble in the tools, which i personally find a bit annoying. In terms of power they are very good though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 Apparently that is by design, especially for the vibration prone tools (impact guns, hammer drills etc) so the rattling isn't passed on to the battery thereby breaking it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 1 hour ago, rusty_wingnut said: The only thing about the Milwaukee stuff i've found is the batteries wobble in the tools, which i personally find a bit annoying. In terms of power they are very good though. Insulation tape cures that lol Regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Poore Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 On 2/26/2022 at 9:05 PM, Stellaghost said: You just can't help yourself Ed.............lol Regards Stephen Says the person removing the light from his vehicle...................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 12 minutes ago, Ed Poore said: Says the person removing the light from his vehicle...................... Ahhh but, by your calculations it still has a battery so topical, absence of light is not in this topic lol regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffR Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 On 2/28/2022 at 6:03 PM, Stellaghost said: Insulation tape cures that lol Regards Stephen Insulation tape only salves the symptoms, Duct tape is the cure.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted March 21, 2022 Author Share Posted March 21, 2022 New toy … I mean tool. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted March 21, 2022 Author Share Posted March 21, 2022 Fixing the old one is beyond my current skill set. So I’ve gone for this. It’s a lovely thing. Seems to have a little gauze filter that clips onto the handle - and it comes with a spare. Has an additional plastic guard too - which I haven’t seen before. Only thing it hasn’t come with is one of those quick release fasteners. So I might look for one of those separately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 7 minutes ago, Anderzander said: New toy … I mean tool. Nice bit of kit, I have two, one unused and one abused, they can take serious abuse, wouldn't have anything else. Enjoy it, but I'm sure you will regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Might have to remove the picture for pornographic content Stephen . Is the nut knurled? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted March 21, 2022 Author Share Posted March 21, 2022 😂 Not knurled - just like a normal one. Onw of the things I was hesitant about was how big it is - but the soft start and how nicely balanced it is means it’s really nice and easy to handle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 4 minutes ago, landroversforever said: pornographic content I've got a 9" one. ........................... Milwaukee grinder that is ..... Regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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