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madmk1

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Well as my Halfords grinder has started going man down on me, I have started looking at what's out there.

Now I know if you buy cheap you normally buy twice lol. But I don't want to spend the world! So I have seen the Makita grinder at tool station part number GA4530DK for £49.98, has anyone got one of these? Or is there better out there for that sort of cash? Also I am looking for one that fits nicely in my hand and is also nice and light.

Simon.

I have started posting on Instagram also my name on there is turbomk1golf

Nothing is impossible it just costs more and takes longer.

On 1st Nov, 2007 Ben H said:
There is no such thing as 'insignificant weight saving', it all adds up.


wil_h

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I've got one of these http://www.screwfix.com/p/hitachi-g12ss-4-...nder-110v/62564

been really good. Less than £40 is you shop around.

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On 2nd Jan, 2013 fastcarl said:

the design shows a distinct lack of imagination,
talk about starting off with a clean sheet of paper, then not bothering to fucking draw on it,lol

On 20th Apr, 2012 Paul S said:
I'm mainly concerned about swirl in the runners caused by the tangential entry.


Rob Gavin

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We used to burn out grinders at the rate of around 1 every 6 months; then changed to Bosch ones around £40 (this is at least 10 years ago). Mine was stolen but Keith is still using his to this day without fault.

I've now got a dewalt which I picked up in a discount day at B&Q for similar money. I'd consider the Makita and Hitachi stuff as well

Have a look at Tradepoint in B&Q as well. I'm sure we can work out a way of you using an account ...


Tom Fenton
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I've a Bosch that is a nice thing. But any of the big names will likely be decent, so Makita, Hitachi, Dewalt, etc.


On 29th Nov, 2016 madmk1 said:


On 28th Nov, 2016 Rob Gavin said:
I refuse to pay for anything else


Like fuel 😂😂


madmk1

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brookwood woking

I have been looking on there web site,

I have a b&q TP next to where I work *smiley*

I have started posting on Instagram also my name on there is turbomk1golf

Nothing is impossible it just costs more and takes longer.

On 1st Nov, 2007 Ben H said:
There is no such thing as 'insignificant weight saving', it all adds up.


madmk1

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I think I may go and get this one,

http://www.screwfix.com/p/bosch-blue-profe...nder-240v/10664

Or is the the other one really worth the £15 more that's the question lol.

Edited by madmk1 on 10th Feb, 2014.

I have started posting on Instagram also my name on there is turbomk1golf

Nothing is impossible it just costs more and takes longer.

On 1st Nov, 2007 Ben H said:
There is no such thing as 'insignificant weight saving', it all adds up.


Tom Fenton
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For £35 I don't think you will go far wrong. And at that price even if it only does a few years its cheap enough to bin and buy another.


On 29th Nov, 2016 madmk1 said:


On 28th Nov, 2016 Rob Gavin said:
I refuse to pay for anything else


Like fuel 😂😂


Mr Joshua

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Bosch had mine since the mid nineties epic tool but mine cost me a weeks pay back then.

Own the day


theoneeyedlizard

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Just had my Makita die after 10 years. Bought it at a boot sale for £15.

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dev 11

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Use the search function before buying stuff from me...

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My performance power b&q own brand isnt bad!


Rob Gavin

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I'd be very tempted with this at the price


On 10th Feb, 2014 madmk1 said:
I think I may go and get this one,

http://www.screwfix.com/p/bosch-blue-profe...nder-240v/10664

Or is the the other one really worth the £15 more that's the question lol.


Baz_rsp

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I have that grinder. It's ace. Never missed a beat and it's had a hard time. Cut stone, slates, metal all sorts with it.

Flat oot like a dukes fit!


evad1980

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I recently bought the exact one your looking at after my last packed up. Works fine, happy with it. Payed around that price in screwfix....


eden7842

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Bosch are the way to go these days, there tools are far better than dewalt or makita.

I've had my bosch grinder for years now

13.95 1/4 mile on a 2.95 fd. Carnt be that hard to beat!


eden7842

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Bosch are the way to go these days, there tools are far better than dewalt or makita.

I've had my bosch grinder for years now

13.95 1/4 mile on a 2.95 fd. Carnt be that hard to beat!


madmk1

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Well I have a nice new Bosch grinder *smiley* thanks for your help lads!!

I have started posting on Instagram also my name on there is turbomk1golf

Nothing is impossible it just costs more and takes longer.

On 1st Nov, 2007 Ben H said:
There is no such thing as 'insignificant weight saving', it all adds up.


wolfie

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I dont agree they are comparable but not better, actually i would say the bosch blue cordless drills were much worse than the cheaper ryobi ones i have.

I recently changed to a makita jigsaw and its far better than the one i had but then it should be at 3x the cost for me you cannot beat makita as long as you can justify the price

On 10th Feb, 2014 eden7842 said:
Bosch are the way to go these days, there tools are far better than dewalt or makita.

I've had my bosch grinder for years now

Edited by wolfie on 10th Feb, 2014.

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Why wolfie...you should have your name as Fuckfaceshithead !


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oli79

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^this-10 or so years ago certain brands stood well above others, not so now, the market is so competitive its put all the big names roughly of a level playing field-im sure that some big names are just knocking shit out under licence, Ive got some old bosch stuff that's done/still doing sterling service, but had 2 professional tools of late that were total bobar

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What that's crazy, you go commando hahaha! How heavy is your helmet *tongue*?

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oli79

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That being said I saw them on offer friday and bought one lol

On 18th Oct, 2013 apbellamy said:
I am feeling particularly BACish today.

On 5th Oct, 2014 Shauna said:
What that's crazy, you go commando hahaha! How heavy is your helmet *tongue*?

The Morris Ital assassin!


TurboDave16V
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Seems that so long as your grinder doesn't come with a "spare" set of brushes, it'll last for a good while.

On 17th Nov, 2014 Tom Fenton said:
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minimole23

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In my experience Bosch grinders have gone downhill lots in the last 5 years. All the ancient Bosch stuff was good which is why I bought one. I would not buy another after burning 2 out during normal use, not being an idiot.

On 7th Oct, 2010 5haneJ said:
yeah I gave it all a good prodding


apbellamy

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I have the makita one. Burnt the motor out within a week. It's done sterling service since the motor was replaced though. I've had bosche and other ones that haven't lasted that long.

On 11th Feb, 2015 robert said:
i tried putting soap on it , and heating it to brown , then slathered my new lube on it

*hehe!*


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Blimy Simon how much more chopping is the mk1 going to get?

I run a supercharger and I don't care the TB is on the wrong side.
VEMS + 12 PSI + Liquid Intercooler = Small Bore FUN!


madmk1

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brookwood woking

Lol! Every man needs good tools in his life!

I have started posting on Instagram also my name on there is turbomk1golf

Nothing is impossible it just costs more and takes longer.

On 1st Nov, 2007 Ben H said:
There is no such thing as 'insignificant weight saving', it all adds up.


Rick.SPI

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I swear by makita. Evrey single tool i own from grinders- impact drivers - chainsaws... Havnt had any tools fail yet. Done the odd battery in but got them swapped for new ones. But i have also had a bosch grinder for year which i inherited off the old man so either way your in fairly safe hands.

On 17th Feb, 2011 apbellamy said:
I popped my first one out the other day...

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