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Bri963
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I’ve got reasonable to keeping the edges straight, Gra. Some of the new buckets we’ve had have come from the factory twisted to buggery, and when we’ve re-worked them I do what you say and usually they end up straighter than new. Sad they can’t do the same thing in the factory, isn’t it? Lowest bidder syndrome.
115 mm Makita, 110 and 240 V, can’t beat them in my opinion. We’ve bounced them all over the place and the only thing seems to faze them is one heavy handed gentleman in our team who pressed so hard that the gears got hot enough to soften the motor casing, which was some feat of engineering.
The bucket has been used on several Cat 320’s and 323’s over about 15 years, so needed a bit of tlc.
115 mm Makita, 110 and 240 V, can’t beat them in my opinion. We’ve bounced them all over the place and the only thing seems to faze them is one heavy handed gentleman in our team who pressed so hard that the gears got hot enough to soften the motor casing, which was some feat of engineering.
The bucket has been used on several Cat 320’s and 323’s over about 15 years, so needed a bit of tlc.
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Bri963
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Sorry mate, can you cut and paste, as I’m not on there.Can't be as bad as this...
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Lancs Lad
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Grab a Fein Gra. Only hear good stuff and their support is mint. Loads online or give me a shout if you struggle.bet that was exciting Bri... molten melt everywhere
what's the little (4.5"?) grinder ..... just reminded me that my 4.5 Mak caught fire the other day and need to replace it
craig
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V8Druid
do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
GazCro
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I picked up a metabo a few year back when the bosch I'd had for donkeys died. Thought for £36 + vat i I'd give it a go (throw away society and all that)
Honestly think its brilliant a lot of 115 grinders are far heavier and fatter in the handle than they need to be imho. I think with grinders and cutters often the money best spent is on the discs/blades.
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Changed the link https://www.tiktok.com/@lulu569800/video/7008890068819528965
Bri963
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Ah, seen it now. That would be a challenge, but for the right rate I’d have a go.
Bri963
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If you’re on one hours at a stretch, how smooth the motor runs makes a lot of difference. A rough runner will chew up cutting discs in no time.I picked up a metabo a few year back when the bosch I'd had for donkeys died. Thought for £36 + vat i I'd give it a go (throw away society and all that)
GazCro
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I find it fine in that respect. I've actually used a few makitas and others which are poor for vibes after not very long.
Bri963
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They can vary. Might be me, but I find the 110 ones run rougher.
GazCro
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A lot can depend on where you buy from. Some of the screwfix type retailers get unique models to sell and you don't really know what you're getting.
V8Druid
do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
agreed .... as said, that one has taken some hammer over the years .... on the benches every day and still kicking -- least it was
..yeh good gear .... think i have a brand new 110v one in a cupboard .. not as comfy as the Maks though ...... will have a look tomorrow
got a couple of Bosch, but rarely use them .. never been a lover or had much luck with them .. never seem to last - not like Mr Mak's anywayI picked up a metabo a few year back when the bosch I'd had for donkeys died. Thought for £36 + vat i I'd give it a go (throw away society and all that)
doobin
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Metabo are insanely good grinders. Step up to 125 or even 150mm too. The 150mm metabo I have was £260 but worth every penny. So little vibration, small and handy but tons of power.
V8Druid
do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
think I've got a Metabo 4" somewhere? .. used to have a 7" one which was very good and a lot easier on the arms than a full 9" ...... will have to have a sort through me grinder cupboard ...... just that my 115 Mak was the 'go to' for single handed use ... perfect in the hand ... it will be sadly missed
have a couple of the Dewalt 831 double hander 5", 1400W, which are awesome and last forever
... at a price https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/133778067898?hash=item1f25cb51ba:g:kJ4AAOSw1V9gtz-L
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doobin
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I'd sooner the Metabo version, cheaper also although they do one at 1700w too.
www.ffx.co.uk
Metabo WE15-125 Quick 240v 1550w 125mm Angle Grinder
Metabo 600448000 125mm Angle Grinder 240v 1550w
Giles
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im loving my 5" 54v dewalt flex volt at the moment such an improvement on the 4" 18v XR ones with a 6ah 54v battery the thing is a weapon
V8Druid
do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
try the 831 ... so much more comfortable to use and a 'proper' switch/trigger -- not a fan of the 'sliders' and a fat ol' body for long use ... decent stuff though ... have never burnt out an 831I'd sooner the Metabo version, cheaper also although they do one at 1700w too.
Metabo WE15-125 Quick 240v 1550w 125mm Angle Grinder
Metabo 600448000 125mm Angle Grinder 240v 1550w
V8Druid
do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
looks a decent tool Giles
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