Variable Speed Grinder - Tile Advice

[hmtiling]

Hello all.
Need a new variable speed grinder for grinding polishing etc.
What do you guys recommend?
many thanks

 

[Old Mod]

Flex

 

[hmtiling]

Which model is your one Marc ?

 

[Old Mod]

Bought from Alan @ATSDiamondTools as it happens.
this one Harry.
FLEX L1506 Dry Grinder Polisher | ATS Diamond Tools

 

[hmtiling]

I might have to invest in that and need to order some drill bits too

 

[Spud]

I use the makita it is really good had it 2 years now and it gets beasted and is still going strong

 

[hmtiling]

Which model is that one Gary?

 

[Concrete guy]

Gary probably has a 9565cvl which Makita no longer make, which is a shame as it was a very good machine and generally bomb proof.

It's been replaced with the SA5040 which is no where near as good.

If you want a polisher go for a Flex L1503 (1200-3700 rpm) <----dedicated polisher.

If you want a variable speed grinder then the Flex L1506 (2200rpm-6800rpm) <----a slower grinder than can do a bit of polishing

When buying a variable speed machine (whatever manufacturer) choose something that's going to be used closer to the higher end of it's speed range. You'll find it has a longer life span and won't overheat when used for extended period of time.

 

[J Sid]

as Gary, I've got the Makita. Had it a good couple of years and am very happy with it

 

[CJ]

Or do you go for a wet/dry polisher to cover all possibilities??

 

[Concrete guy]

Or do you go for a wet/dry polisher to cover all possibilities??

A dry variable is more versatile and suitable for tiling.

Wet machines are pretty dedicated to wet polishing only and tend to have smaller motors.

 

[CJ]

I went to a tool trade show last Friday. Flex had a stand. They forgot to pack polishing machines

Spoke to our Richard (365 Drills)

 

[hmtiling]

as Gary, I've got the Makita. Had it a good couple of years and am very happy with it

Which model do you have Julian?

 

[Italy]

I, bosch gws 7-115e.
2 years
for now is ok

 

[J Sid]

Which model do you have Julian?

pretty sure it is the one Alan @ats said, will look in van tomorrow