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Micro angle grinder?

This topic has 14 replies, 10 voices, and was last updated 21 August 2016 at 13:07 by Neil Wyatt.

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17 August 2016 at 21:39 #251200
Bill Mull
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Hi all,

I know this could be a bit agricultural,but I have a need on a job for a smaller than usual angle grinder. One with a disc diameter of around 70mm .Has anyone come across such a thing, something fairly cheap would do fine .

Thanks
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17 August 2016 at 21:39 #18172
Bill Mull
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17 August 2016 at 21:58 #251207
peak4
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If you can get in with a straight rather than angle grinder, and have an air supply, try doing a search for air cutoff saw, such as this one from Machine Mart, though there are many cheaper ones available off ebay.

Edited By peak4 on 17/08/2016 21:59:06

Edited By peak4 on 17/08/2016 21:59:22
17 August 2016 at 22:01 #251208
not done it yet
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@notdoneityet
A 4'' with a worn down disc? Dremels are at the other end of the spectrum? How about a grinder on a flxible power drive, similar but larger than those supplied with dremels. Similar to those used that clean up and polish engine ports/heads, etc? An air tool is most likely the easiest option, if not so quiet, for your purpose?

For what purpose, btw. Might help to know?
17 August 2016 at 22:22 #251210
Roderick Jenkins
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Proxxon do one . Not cheap though.

Rod
17 August 2016 at 22:27 #251213
MW
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Posted by Roderick Jenkins on 17/08/2016 22:22:05:

Proxxon do one . Not cheap though.

Rod

I would second that my experience of proxxon has been quite positive. I don't own this particular model but have purchased a multi tool drill and a compound table in the past. Build quality was quite exceptional, this looks so similar to the multi tool that i would expect the same experience.

Michael W
17 August 2016 at 22:34 #251214
peak4
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Alternatively, thinking outside the box slightly, you can get carbide tipped blades for oscillating multitools
17 August 2016 at 22:45 #251217
V8Eng
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**LINK** I saw these in Machine Mart a couple of months ago.

Edited By V8Eng on 17/08/2016 22:47:28
18 August 2016 at 07:37 #251242
JasonB
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What are you using it for ? Cutting, grinding, flapwheel, sander.

Air tools would be cheapest option if you have air, they do straight and angled ones. Or if the work is not too large and can be taken to the tool and you are not cutting then some of the RoLoc type fittings in a pillar drill work well, I use them quite a bit.

Edited By JasonB on 18/08/2016 07:38:23
18 August 2016 at 09:10 #251262
Muzzer
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Try looking for a "angle die grinder" such as this, or possibly just a "die grinder" if you don't really need the angle head. They are available as air or electric.

Edited By Muzzer on 18/08/2016 09:12:32
18 August 2016 at 09:50 #251270
Neil Wyatt
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I have a similar model to this, essentailly a 3/4 size angle grinder:

http://www.dremel.com/en-us/Tools/Pages/ToolDetail.aspx?pid=SM20#.V7V2Va1oBxU

It's nothing like a an angle grinder as it runs vastly more smoothly and is a pelasure to use rather than a burden. It is ideal for things like cutting rusted bolts in restricted places.

Neil
19 August 2016 at 02:04 #251423
Bill Mull
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Thanks for all the suggestions,that 2" PCL air operated grinder from machine mart looks really neat and compact.

It might be just what I m looking for.Â

Neil, the Dremel unit is cool i ll take a look the next time I m at a tool shop.

I ll be mainly using it for cutting in tight spaces, its mainly maintenance/repair work I do so a compact unit would Â make the awkward jobs a bit easier.
19 August 2016 at 12:51 #251491
Neil Wyatt
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Posted by Liam Mulcahy on 19/08/2016 02:04:18:

Thanks for all the suggestions,that 2" PCL air operated grinder from machine mart looks really neat and compact.

It might be just what I m looking for.Â

Neil, the Dremel unit is cool i ll take a look the next time I m at a tool shop.

I ll be mainly using it for cutting in tight spaces, its mainly maintenance/repair work I do so a compact unit would Â make the awkward jobs a bit easier.

That's actually the model I have, they just have given it a slightly different name, but not number. It is cute

Neil
19 August 2016 at 21:57 #251556
Jonathan Mead
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Bosch do a 10.8V cordless angle grinder which has a 76mm dia disc. It is quite expensive at around £90 plus a battery.
21 August 2016 at 13:07 #251718
Neil Wyatt
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Posted by Jonathan Mead on 19/08/2016 21:57:02:

Bosch do a 10.8V cordless angle grinder which has a 76mm dia disc. It is quite expensive at around £90 plus a battery.

Bosch own Dremel, the two products may have a lot in common!

Neil
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