steve_b_wales Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 I'm looking to buy a few of the above (4.5" / 115mm) and don't want to spend too much on them, but also don't want to buy rubbish. Any recommendations? NOW SORTED. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol p Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 toolstation Bosch inox discs, 10 in a tin for £9.98. Bargain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 As above or Aldi / Lidl. Used quite a lot and they work fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted April 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 28 minutes ago, Pistol p said: toolstation Bosch inox discs, 10 in a tin for £9.98. Bargain. Thanks 26 minutes ago, Gordon R said: As above or Aldi / Lidl. Used quite a lot and they work fine. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 Yes any brand will do, I'm sure like most things made in the same factory with different labels on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 My farmer purchased a block of the thin cutting discs off e bay and they also work well. He said the price was almost half what the local tool supplier was charging. I will make enquries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 I can dig out my health and safety bomph if it helps. I've done my grinding wheel regulation teacher training 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 (edited) Just had a text from him....fastco.co.uk purchased a lot of stuff from them and he says excellent service. The last pack of 25 thin discs where £12 and they do all sorts of similar stuff. Just had a look myself and they are still offered at £12 for 25 inc vat. Will be ordering a bunch of stuff and postage freeover £12 Edited April 25, 2020 by Walker570 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 19 minutes ago, washerboy said: I can dig out my health and safety bomph if it helps. I've done my grinding wheel regulation teacher training 😊 With some of the advice above best you do that pronto 😣 Cheap discs could mean a quick trip to A&E after they've fragmented and done some awful damage,,,, trust me, I've seen it 😧 Never buy cheap discs,,,, they're cheap for a reason,,,, trying to get rid of old out of date stock is one example. And always buy from a reputable supplier, and check the details stamped into the central metal ring 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rovercoupe Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 I use a lot of discs and the worst ones were off the bay, they were cheap but wore super quick. Had some polish ones off amazon which were quite good and most recent ones were hilka which I only bought because the price for 5 were the same as for a tin of 10 and hate getting ones in a tin and chucking the tins out! They have been pretty good for budget discs. Strangly the last pack of Norton ones were terrible but could have been a bad batch as all the ones before have been great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 Had one shatter- got to see the distal phalanx on my right hand 🙂 One operation later and its almost normal!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 I've seen reputable dealers supply out of date wheels. So yes check the dates on discs. Not on pedistol grinders or surface grinders. Shatter of a disc is usually operater error 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny long shanks Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 I bought some discs from aldi once and they were rubbish. They wore down twice as fast as the bosch ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B725 Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 You also need to bear in mind is to use the correct disc for what you are doing, to many people try to do different thing's that the disc was not intended for Cutting or grinding use the right one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 ...also some are material specific...eg..stainless steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 Screwfix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 I'm using discs I've had for about 15 years, stored well and no issues. I know they have dates, grinding discs are well made and strong. The thin 1mm thick slitting discs can be very dangerous. Buy a reputable make, they'll be doing 10,000 rpm. Norton or garryson or similar brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wb123 Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 I always use whatever is cheap, be very careful with the super fine cutting discs as if your workpiece moves as the cut completes and squeezes the disc they can shatter spectacularly. Generally where possible I use the angle grinder for grinding and a reciprocating saw instead of cutting discs. Faster and safer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Neal Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 Cheap discs don't last, false economy. Never had one shatter but that can be down to abuse as much as anything. Always wear goggles and a decent pair of leather gauntlets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 hello, last ones i used were from screwfix, on special offer in a large pack called universal fit, cutting some angle iron at the farm, full face mask and my welding gloves, they also can be very handy when you cannot use oxy/acetylene gouging nozzle cutting through old welds, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 I must have used thousands of them over the years , and never knew that they could go out of date. I've never had a problem with a disc , even when I've been a bit too heavy handed , but , I did see a disc shatter on a 9 inch grinder that my mate was using , he was using it without the guard and it left him with a couple of fingers hanging off . If you want to talk frightening, the small chainsaw discs, for carving wood, make my bum twitch. Most diy shops will sell decent discs Steve, just make sure that you use the right disc for the job in hand ,and always , keep the guard on the grinder , and Wear gloves and glasses /face shield . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennett Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 We use the faithfull ones at work, just because that's what our ag merchants stock. Seem ok though, don't get any shatter and I prefer to use the thin inox blades as they cut quicker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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