Supporters Sitting Duck Posted September 10, 2018 Supporters Share Posted September 10, 2018 Goes into Aldi for a chicken fighting with myself about buying this..... https://www.aldi.co.uk/workzone-mini-bench-grinder/p/076431138604100?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzbrT26ex3QIV5pXtCh39YAXzEAQYAiABEgLC0PD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CImCr-ansd0CFRJ00wodTwgEPA problem is.... I have a basic china dremel plus another with a flex cable/shaft and it is really good/handy for stuff compared to basic dremel would like a bench grinder I think, but do I need another dremel attachment as well plus - don't think Mrs Duck would see the value over a roast chicken dinner I originally went in for Think I would have grabbed one but was in a case and one of them ask at checkout thingy so decided upon some grub & beer keeping my testicles intact for next 24 hours But if I didn't have china dremels I would have took my chances I think it's £26:99 which ain't a give away price but you would pay nigh on £20 for a cheapo china flexi dremel so £7 more for mini bench grinder is good 'un I think to sado's who Short Stroke or stuff like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters ImTriggerHappy Posted September 10, 2018 Supporters Share Posted September 10, 2018 Would I like fuck trust one of them. Seen far too many stones go bang to trust anything but the best quality. Not funny having one of those blow a wheel on you even a mini one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Sitting Duck Posted September 10, 2018 Author Supporters Share Posted September 10, 2018 fair enough - but 3 year warranty there are times I wish I had a bench grinder just for a few instances but I'm fine for china dremel so maybe keep my dosh (and my balls) maybe just go with the chicken instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters ImTriggerHappy Posted September 10, 2018 Supporters Share Posted September 10, 2018 Some cheap tools are fine but grinding and cutting equipment should always be top notch. I work with things like that all the time and have learnt my lessons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Adolf Hamster Posted September 10, 2018 Supporters Share Posted September 10, 2018 pretty neat idea, although given i have a proper dremel and no room for a grinder i'll have to stick to that. the point on stones is valid, although you should always use eye pro when using cutting/grinding equipment of any quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters ImTriggerHappy Posted September 10, 2018 Supporters Share Posted September 10, 2018 1 minute ago, Adolf Hamster said: the point on stones is valid, although you should always use eye pro when using cutting/grinding equipment of any quality. Doesn't stop you having to pick the shards out of your neck and chin though and that sucks balls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Sitting Duck Posted September 10, 2018 Author Supporters Share Posted September 10, 2018 14 minutes ago, ImTriggerHappy said: Some cheap tools are fine but grinding and cutting equipment should always be top notch. I work with things like that all the time and have learnt my lessons. them cheapo 10p size cutting discs are wank - they bust asap however stack two cheapo cutting discs and they last down to titchy tiny discs 7 minutes ago, Adolf Hamster said: pretty neat idea, although given i have a proper dremel and no room for a grinder i'll have to stick to that. the point on stones is valid, although you should always use eye pro when using cutting/grinding equipment of any quality. yup - eyepro when cutting for absolute certainty - think we all took the odd chance but bollox to risking your eyesight no matter how careful you might think it will be OK DON'T RISK IT - no matter how quick 2 sec job, not worth it wouldn't go out to skirmish without eyepro - so don't chance cutting stuff either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Adolf Hamster Posted September 10, 2018 Supporters Share Posted September 10, 2018 54 minutes ago, ImTriggerHappy said: Doesn't stop you having to pick the shards out of your neck and chin though and that sucks balls. true, and for something bigger than a dremel disc i can see your concern. 51 minutes ago, Sitting Duck said: yup - eyepro when cutting for absolute certainty - think we all took the odd chance but bollox to risking your eyesight no matter how careful you might think it will be OK indeed, a lesson learned the first time i took the risk of cutting with a dremel disc, even the proper ones will explode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshOnSnow Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 I’lI ask my grandad tomorrow if he has one. He’s obsessed with all things Lidl and Aldi. Plus, he’s northern so he sort of comes shipped with DIY proficiency included as standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceni Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 I picked one of them up a few years ago. Don't bother. Motor has no power at all. Other than sharpening kitchen knives it's not good at grinding. The rotary tool is on a very noisy underpowerd grinder. If you want a bench grinder go to screwfix, They do a titan 200mm (8inch) for £40 with a 400w induction motor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Druid799 Posted September 11, 2018 Supporters Share Posted September 11, 2018 I’ve got a Lidl plenisher/grinder that looks almost the same been running it for a good 18mths and all’s good .👍 only real problem i do find is the motor is a bit weak so you have to take your time and no heavy pressure or it stops . Fully accept the point about cheap grinding wheels but do think you need to put a bit of perspective on it , industrialist everyday use ? Quite frankly you’d be a fucking idiot to use cheap wheels , hobbyists every now and again grinding small or thin bits of pot metal/softer low metals ? Don’t think there’s any real greater danger of it shattering during use compared to a ‘quality’ one ? 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters ImTriggerHappy Posted September 11, 2018 Supporters Share Posted September 11, 2018 11 minutes ago, Druid799 said: I’ve got a Lidl plenisher/grinder that looks almost the same been running it for a good 18mths and all’s good .👍 only real problem i do find is the motor is a bit weak so you have to take your time and no heavy pressure or it stops . Fully accept the point about cheap grinding wheels but do think you need to put a bit of perspective on it , industrialist everyday use ? Quite frankly you’d be a fucking idiot to use cheap wheels , hobbyists every now and again grinding small or thin bits of pot metal/softer low metals ? Don’t think there’s any real greater danger of it shattering during use compared to a ‘quality’ one ? 😉 There is, I was using a little shitty one years ago trying to do something fine where the bigger ones were too harsh. It was just a cheap little thing also didn't see any danger too it but... I have 3 little scars on my jaw and one in between my fingers where it decided to shatter. Softer metals and alloys are worse as the discs bind. Most of the cutting dics I have broken have been on aluminium as that grabs like fuck. Would rather grind tool steel anyday. Better to spend a bit extra and buy a decent quality jewellers wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Sitting Duck Posted September 11, 2018 Author Supporters Share Posted September 11, 2018 Well I'll probably swerve this purchase I nearly bought a £69 light pillar drill reduce to £40 or £45 around Xmas really wanted one for ages I thought - make swiss-ing pistons a breeze I'm saying But in the end I ergh'd & uhmm'd and they sold the couple they had left over and in reality - how often would I have used it ffs once a month or every two or three months - rest of time it just sits there I think I can get by without a pillar drill and/or bench grinder for the amount I'd use it If I was going to use stuff more often then yeah I think I'd take the plunge But if I was using stuff more frequently I'd probably buy something a bit more decent too As I said I got two china dremels which I get by with it was the combo grinder & dremel attachment which caught my eye maybe swap out a wheel for a soft polishing wheel I guess but with hindsight nah I'll probably pass perhaps on reflection If it was out on display to pick up (and nick no doubt round my way) I might have thought wtf and grabbed one without a second thought It is a bit big to end up in the man draw in the kitchen with ye olde Ronco - JML crap dead batteries, keys to cars you scrapped years ago & all other stuff that never works (wtf is this key for ??? - oh my old 1978 Ford Cortina - or a 2p coin will open the boot) cheers for the feedback guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koppel Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 The main problem is 150 watts isn't enough power to do any serious work. 250w is barely acceptable and 400w is what i'd consider decent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head Moderator Jedi_Master Posted September 13, 2018 Head Moderator Share Posted September 13, 2018 Moved to the Off Topic Discussion because this tool is not good enough for General Discussion . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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