giddyup Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 It would be probably be something I'd seldom use, and a cheap one can be picked up for less than 300 baht from Lazada as opposed to 800 or so for a Ryobi or Makita. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post worgeordie Posted September 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 25, 2020 (edited) If you won't be using it much ,a cheap one will do, i just use a cheap one,maybe 2 -3 times a year and it a few years old,but still going strong. regards worgeordie P.S, but make sure you buy good quality discs Edited September 25, 2020 by worgeordie add on 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 I use my makita quite a bit the cheapest I could find at time doing household refurbishing & maintenance, just re-sharpening drill bits has made it pay for itself. ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Mr DIY has cheap tools like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bankruatsteve Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Is there an expensive angle grinder? ???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 4 minutes ago, bankruatsteve said: Is there an expensive angle grinder? ???? Two of my three were free with something else ???? I did try to swap the second freebie for something else more useful, no dice ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimfan Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 800 baht is expensive ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted September 25, 2020 Author Share Posted September 25, 2020 (edited) 47 minutes ago, bankruatsteve said: Is there an expensive angle grinder? ???? Define expensive, Edited September 25, 2020 by giddyup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted September 25, 2020 Author Share Posted September 25, 2020 39 minutes ago, Swimfan said: 800 baht is expensive ? It is if it gets used one or twice a year, and when one for 300 baht will do the same job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adiudon Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 I bought a cheap 300B angle grinder and it did the job, lasted 18 months with fair use, the one I bought to replace it was mid range 600B and feels a lot better. I didn't like the on/off switch on the bottom of the cheap one, so searched on lazada for one with the normal positioned side switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Adiudon said: I bought a cheap 300B angle grinder and it did the job, lasted 18 months with fair use, the one I bought to replace it was mid range 600B and feels a lot better. I didn't like the on/off switch on the bottom of the cheap one, so searched on lazada for one with the normal positioned side switch. I bought this one on Lazada for 250 baht, has the on/off switch near the front. Edited September 26, 2020 by giddyup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Adiudon said: I bought a cheap 300B angle grinder and it did the job, lasted 18 months with fair use, the one I bought to replace it was mid range 600B and feels a lot better. I didn't like the on/off switch on the bottom of the cheap one, so searched on lazada for one with the normal positioned side switch. About 250bht, plus another 100bht for 25 cutting disks ...... those disks don't last long. Another 100bht for the leather gloves, extra careful with your toes when cutting while wearing flip flops and standing on the box to hold it steady.. Edited September 26, 2020 by BritManToo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 24 minutes ago, BritManToo said: About 250bht, plus another 100bht for 25 cutting disks ...... those disks don't last long. Another 100bht for the leather gloves, extra careful with your toes when cutting while wearing flip flops and standing on the box to hold it steady.. Don't forget protective eyewear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 There are always jobs around the house that can use an angle grinder. I have four, each one with a different head on it. Gate would not close yesterday because of the rain and some sinking movement on the pillars, one grinder to shave off the steel and a different one to cut back some concrete on the supporting pillars, try to do it by hand err nope.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polarizing Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 I say, go for the 800b one. The 300b one probably will do the job, but my experience is that all those cheap tools will have some parts that are made from plastic and will break easily. I would not buy the cheapest of the cheapest personally when it comes to spinning tools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted September 27, 2020 Author Share Posted September 27, 2020 7 hours ago, Polarizing said: I say, go for the 800b one. The 300b one probably will do the job, but my experience is that all those cheap tools will have some parts that are made from plastic and will break easily. I would not buy the cheapest of the cheapest personally when it comes to spinning tools. Too late, already bought the 250 baht model I pictured above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 7 hours ago, Polarizing said: I say, go for the 800b one. The 300b one probably will do the job, but my experience is that all those cheap tools will have some parts that are made from plastic and will break easily. I would not buy the cheapest of the cheapest personally when it comes to spinning tools. I reckon they will all have plastic parts that will break easily, I purchased a Makita one as the brushes were also readily available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teacherclaire Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 Please don't. Go for a good brand that is not made in China. I've bought a cheap one that only lasted a few weeks. The first problem was the switch that could be fixed. But now the bearing of the head is fragged and I'd never switch that damn th9ing on again. It could separate from the rest at any time. Wasted money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NumbNut Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 22 hours ago, BritManToo said: About 250bht, plus another 100bht for 25 cutting disks ...... those disks don't last long. Another 100bht for the leather gloves, extra careful with your toes when cutting while wearing flip flops and standing on the box to hold it steady.. Not a bad idea to clamp your work as well, especially while using a cutting disk. Vice grips, F or G clamps or preferably a bench vice. Some cheap power tools can be great performers, but I wouldn't buy or use cheap disks, especially cutting disks. I am a boilermaker by trade, and I take greater care using a grinder than any other power tool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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