Had some problems with my wet cutter the other day and this left me pretty stuffed, I want to invest in an angle grinder and would apreciate some feedback on makes, models and ones to avoid! Budget would probably be about £75ish,

Thanks

cjbombero

i currently have a makita grinder mate,only cost £45 from screwfix

Makita for me too, i have 3 and also a Bosch (100mm blue model)

Buy them here at TradeTiler http://www.tradetiler.com/acatalog/M...e_Gringer.html

makita any day

bosch for me about £45 comes in a case, avoid dewalt run to fast its like trying to cut tiles with a paddys motorbike

Bosch/Makita for me

nothing wrong with dewalt had one for years!

Originally Posted by top tiler

bosch for me about £45 comes in a case, avoid dewalt run to fast its like trying to cut tiles with a paddys motorbike

Strange,
Dewalt 10,000rpm
Makita, 11,000rpm
Bosch 115mm Angle Grinder GWS-6115 11,000rpm

Most angle grinders seem to feel about the same, from what I've seen. Personally I use an Hitachi - but never used it in the tiling sense. I have a small one and a large one, they are exactly the same as my local tool hire company use - and they can't recommend them highly enough. I figure if they are tough enough for the hire market - then they will be fine for me. My tool company only hire's the best - not rubbish.

Paul

dewalt but i only use it for hole cutting so far,,very powerful

makita with marcrist blade supplied by dave at tradetiler hardly use wet cutter now

Originally Posted by blez

makita with marcrist blade supplied by dave at tradetiler hardly use wet cutter now

The same as me, dont know where my wet cut is as havent used it for sooooooo long, anything big i use my radial arm wet cutter.

Originally Posted by bitter&twisted

nothing wrong with dewalt had one for years!

why have you had it for years because no-one can use it see you tuesday rob

Originally Posted by cjbombero

Had some problems with my wet cutter the other day and this left me pretty stuffed, I want to invest in an angle grinder and would apreciate some feedback on makes, models and ones to avoid! Budget would probably be about £75ish,

Thanks

cjbombero

Hi cjbombero,

What type and make/model of wet cutter do you have and what problems are you experiencing?

I understand the immediate benefits and attraction of using a grinder with a suitable blade.

However I still believe the accuracy and cut finish acheived with a good wet cutter is worth the extra set-up time, even more so on harder and more expensive materials.

There is an obvious need for a serious re-think about the design of all types of wet tile saws (table top, sliding cart and rail/bridge) and I was hoping to better understand your current frustrations?

Thanks,

Roy.

I'll be the odd man out. I use Metabo angle grinders the one designed for tilers in mind it has a narrow barrel that make it a comfy fit in the hand. NO CRAMPING!!!

Originally Posted by MICK the Tiler

I'll be the odd man out. I use Metabo angle grinders the one designed for tilers in mind it has a narrow barrel that make it a comfy fit in the hand. NO CRAMPING!!!

I think you will find the blue Bosch model has the narrower barrel to Mick. In fact i bought my Bosch while i was in Australia from Bunnings. The only trouble is that it takes a 100mm wheel and the spindle is a different size from normal. That makes wheels hard to come by.

Originally Posted by Sir Ramic

I think you will find the blue Bosch model has the narrower barrel to Mick. In fact i bought my Bosch while i was in Australia from Bunnings. The only trouble is that it takes a 100mm wheel and the spindle is a different size from normal. That makes wheels hard to come by.

Exactly Ram...............That's why I choose Metabo

Thanks for all the replys, i've now got a good list to go and have a look at tommorrow! I was planning on getting a angle grinder in addition to my wet cutter (a cheapo plasplugs contractor) as the poor little fella was struggling on the 600 x 600 porcaline tiles I was cuting on monday. A few tilers I know on site us the battery makita cutters that have a little water bottle, there about £200 which seems like a lot in comparison to an angle grinder. Any thoughts on them?

i cant imagine the battery makita will have the juice to cut 600 porkys , get the mains powered makita with the marcrist blade or similar...

Any grinder is better than no grinder.
Get a couple.
Different sizes.
All of mine are Makita, (4", 2- 5" and a 7") but the others are good too.
My new Makita just quit the other day.
I am hoping it is just the switch.

makita110v £35 quid from dave at trade tiler ,marcrist wheel the dogs bollox used it on 10 mm thick stone thru to cuttin architrive ,does everythin a wet saw does great back up

My metabo 115mm packed in a couple of weeks ago after 3 years i can't complain. had to run to the nearest tool shop,had one makita 115mm 110v and some bugger must have pulled the switch off so that was that,so bought a bosch 115mm 110v(blue),great grinder,real comfy too.

i spend so long looking at wet cutters, and it seems like you need so many different types, its just spend spend spend. i feel like i waste loads of money on tools.
but i defo dont regret spending 45 quid on a dewalt grinder. i use it with a norton aereojet disc and its so dam good. i find u waste so much time on jobs getting out and setting up the wet cutter, and most days i only do a few cuts with discs. i also hate the fact u cant see clearly with a wet cutter.
the only niggle i have with grinders is that they create loads of dust. but i find the best thing to do it cut over a large groudsheet and near two walls and put two large boards up against the wall to catch the dust. but if its just a few cuts then i do it just over a groundsheet.
i also like to play it safe and clamp the tile to a chopping board/old ply using a 5 quid b&poo clamp. that way i can hold the grinder with both hands and cut very accurantely

has anybody ever tried using a water supply pump thingy for cooling drill bits? could work a treat!? im sure its safe if you use a extension lead with two rsd cut outs like mine