FridgeFreezer Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 They look startlingly similar to the Wickes ones, but even cheaper and with a free grinding disc! Only a year guarantee though, tch Strangely they're not on their website but there were stacks in my local store. I didn't buy one as I'd just got a replacement under warranty from Wickes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS26 Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 I now have 3 of these (cut, grind and wire-brush) - the oldest is several years old and all work perfectly. not sure if they would stand up to 'professional' use, but for me they are fine. At the checkout when I bought my last one they offered to 'extend the warranty' to 3 years (that's a two year addition) for £3.50 I think... I didn't take them up on it.. Rog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honitonhobbit Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 I might pop down to home base as I ned two more grinders That will make: Cut, Grind, Falp rough, Flap smooth and Wire I need a 9" jobbie as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Freak Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Most of us would be happier with a 9" jobbie....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheeppimp Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 I got one of these to replace the Makita one i killed - it does the job and's still going despite some reasonable abuse. Can't see the point of an extended warranty, at the price it could almost be considered disposable. If it lasts a year I'm happy and not going to complain, might have to go and get another couple just in case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corrode Finger Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Well, i took up the last post on wickes ones, 2 for £25. Gave one to my dad to stop him knicking the first one i had. The other, £12.50's worth has been left in the workshop of the mate whose gelping build my hybrid, i understand that it has been extensively used and abused on a daily basis for nearly 6 months, it is still going fine as far as i know. As sheeppimp has said, at that price its a bargain if lasts a year or rebuilds/ builds a rusty landy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Is this only at stores? Nothing on their website. I want one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted January 26, 2007 Author Share Posted January 26, 2007 Yeah, not a trace on their website - the grinders are "Power Base Excel", their own brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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