Another question re the cheap angle grinder.

[Damrongsak]

Walter Surface Technologies makes good ones.

[Don Mega]

Just now, Damrongsak said:

Walter Surface Technologies makes good ones.

Available in Thailand ?

[Damrongsak]

Just now, Don Mega said:

Available in Thailand ?

I have no idea.  I just saw one advertised here in the U.S.  The description said Made in Thailand! 

 

Perhaps here:  https://www.ubuy.co.th/en/search/?ref_p=ser_tp&q=walter+grinding+disc+

 

[worgeordie]

Always check that its turned off BEFORE you plug it in, had some

workers in our house doing repairs and i plugged in their angle grinder

to do a little job, and they had left it turned on, it took off from the bench.

regards worgeordie

[Don Mega]

3 minutes ago, Damrongsak said:

I have no idea.  I just saw one advertised here in the U.S.  The description said Made in Thailand! 

 

Perhaps here:  https://www.ubuy.co.th/en/search/?ref_p=ser_tp&q=walter+grinding+disc+

 

You saw one advertised.... you have never used them your self ?

 

FWIW Ubuy sources from USA so will have import tax needing to be paid.. been there done that with Pferd, not doing it again now that I can buy locally.

[Don Mega]

1 minute ago, worgeordie said:

Always check that its turned off BEFORE you plug it in, had some

workers in our house doing repairs and i plugged in their angle grinder

to do a little job, and they had left it turned on, it took off from the bench.

regards worgeordie

 

[Damrongsak]

14 minutes ago, Don Mega said:

You saw one advertised.... you have never used them your self ?

I haven't.  Pro welders on a forum I frequent recommend Pferd, Klingspor, Walter, Metabo and Norton more than any others.  But it depends on the type (grinding/cutoff/flap) and the particular abrasive (such as zirconia).  

 

[Yellowtail]

While glasses and whatnot are great, it's best to not have your face in same plane as the wheel. 

[Cake Monster]

On 9/29/2020 at 4:08 PM, teacherclaire said:

I'd almost lost my eyes when such un unbreakable disk shattered and I could feel the wind the parts made around my face.

 

   No mask, no glasses, no nothing.

 

   From that time on, I deeply respect such machines.

 

   

And so you should ! Always use those protective Glasses.

There are many " Discs " for use with Angle Grinders

They all have different characteristics, such as Grit size, density, bonding and actual Disc makeup structure, and most important - uses.

A grinding disc is not just a grinding disc.

These Discs are specifically designed to " Wear " and expose fresh new cutting medium when in use.

Its not just the Hot metal that is a danger, and thats what injured the Guy I spoke about in an earlier post - the Grit ( Non magnetic )

It may only be small, but travelling at hyper speed will do a lot of damage

Edited October 5, 2020 by Cake Monster

[BritManToo]

Just now, Cake Monster said:

And so you should !

There are many " Discs " for use with Angle Grinders

They all have different characteristics, such as Grit size, density, bonding and actual Disc makeup structure, and most important - uses.

A grinding disc is not just a grinding disc.

I chose the cheapest from Lazada, 120bht for 25 disks, and am happy with my choice.

They're for cutting 2.5mm (box) steel.

[Cake Monster]

6 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

I chose the cheapest from Lazada, 120bht for 25 disks, and am happy with my choice.

They're for cutting 2.5mm (box) steel.

If those Discs suit your needs and are safe in use , then use them by all means.

Just remember that you are not safe at any time when using one of these Angle Grinders

Be Safe