graduate_owner
Established Member
Hi everyone,
Some years ago I bought a NuTool 4.5" angle grinder in Makro, cost me £12 + VAT. Although it was a cheapie it has actually worked quite well, although for extended periods of work I use my Hitachis (2 from Screwfix, a 4.5" and a 9" for about £80 special offer). It is handy not to have to keep changing disks, so a cheapie is worth having just for that. Anyway the switch was getting a bit sticky and now has packed in altogether, so I was wondering if anyone has a burnt out or otherwise b*ggered model that they wouldn't mind cannibalising for the switch. Otherwise I'll fit it into a stand and wire up a plug and socket on the bench adjacent.
Many thanks.
While on the subject, I bought a B&D angle grinder years ago (nearly 30 years), a black 'professional' model. It still works fine, although it has a 10mm shaft which is a bit inconvenient. I now have an adapter to fit 14mm disks so it's back in use again. It has done sterling service since I've had it, although it did cost me £85. At one time makes like Wolf, Bridges and (to a lesser extent) B&D were indicators of quality tools - not any more I believe. Does anyone remember those big, slow-running B&D brutes with a D handle at the back? Not an ounce (sorry gramme) of plastic and solid as a rock.
K
Some years ago I bought a NuTool 4.5" angle grinder in Makro, cost me £12 + VAT. Although it was a cheapie it has actually worked quite well, although for extended periods of work I use my Hitachis (2 from Screwfix, a 4.5" and a 9" for about £80 special offer). It is handy not to have to keep changing disks, so a cheapie is worth having just for that. Anyway the switch was getting a bit sticky and now has packed in altogether, so I was wondering if anyone has a burnt out or otherwise b*ggered model that they wouldn't mind cannibalising for the switch. Otherwise I'll fit it into a stand and wire up a plug and socket on the bench adjacent.
Many thanks.
While on the subject, I bought a B&D angle grinder years ago (nearly 30 years), a black 'professional' model. It still works fine, although it has a 10mm shaft which is a bit inconvenient. I now have an adapter to fit 14mm disks so it's back in use again. It has done sterling service since I've had it, although it did cost me £85. At one time makes like Wolf, Bridges and (to a lesser extent) B&D were indicators of quality tools - not any more I believe. Does anyone remember those big, slow-running B&D brutes with a D handle at the back? Not an ounce (sorry gramme) of plastic and solid as a rock.
K
. Assuming it didn't catch and spin you round like a satellite :!:
