Look at all the grinding/ buffing wheels, cutting discs etc and decide for yourself where you might use one. I brought the cheaper B&D type and Im very happy with it.
I bought one to make small recesses in rubber weather strips for a classic car (so the clips could sit in the strips better). Apart from this I've not found many uses for it and almost regret spending the money. In the year I have had it, I've:
- Cut down a bolt
- Trimmed a piece of timber beading which was in-situ and difficult to access.
- Cut a small section out of an alumunium greenhouse frame
They're good for small/tight spaces, but that's about it.
I carved a lot of signs on wooden boards.
I even personalised the boss wooden kitchen utensils without telling her.
Fortunately she liked it.
Best use I found for it is perfectly cut the corrugated roofing boards, the filmsy transparent ones which shatter as soon as you look at them.
And sand holes in wood, especially when the fingers don't fit in them.
i have one , purchased a full kit when it was reduced by £98 on amazon, with 6 tools , and also offers on other kit
I have used a lot for cutting down some bolts, removing bolts , sharpening , drilled a small hole for a toy.. and various other things i cannot remember
A lot of money , it was only because of the offers i took the plunge
I find you go through the discs rather quickly, especially cutting through the likes of a 6mm bolt. Not bad for doing intricate stuff but I wouldn't buy top brand unless I was a dedicated hobbyist.
I was lucky to pick up a cheaper version at a car booty last year. Complete with about 120 attachments for a tenner. The woman had bought it for her husband for his birthday, but he hadn't used it in the 12 months he had had it so she stuck it on her stall. LOL
I've wanted one for years, especially before the multitool and thin angle grinder blades became popular, now I can't see the point of them, having said that, it only needs to complete one "impossible" repair that you couldn't otherwise do to pay for itself.
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