Angle grinder advice

[steve mason]

I would just like some advice on the advantages of using an angle grinder on tiles,do they make cutting curves alot easier and how easy are they to use/what type of blade is best? Also whats a good one to buy?

cheers in advance for any advice guys

 

[hillhead]

Hi Steve,i used to have a metabo 4.5" grinder,after it went i bought a ryobi as it was the only one in the shop i visited and i needed one there and then,but its a really good one,great for cutting curves and all,even rounding marble edges etc,lol.
various blades available,porcelain,ceramic etc,some will cut all.

 

[david campbell]

i always use a diamond tipped blade its slightly dearer but is worth it as you dont have to keep chopping and changing from ceramic to porcelain to stone ..etc,and you get more use from it in my opinion!:yes:

 

[White Room]

You can buy dry cutting diamond blades

 

[snakeplisskin]

I worked under two tiler,s and they both used diamond cutting blades with teeth (or space,s) on their grinder i never even gave it a thought, why were they not useing a solid diamond blade, is it to do with it heating up?

 

[P'boro tiler]

ive found the blue Marcrist blade is the best. it flies through natural stone and ceramics and lasts well. i did a 43m2 trav floor and 4 slate floors with one disc and charged it into the jobs
i use a pretty standard dewalt. i wanted the one with anti kickback as i gather theyre pretty dangerous.:builder2:

 

[P'boro tiler]

i still dop curves the same way as i was taught (piano cuts) as it could snap the blade if you twist it! plus itll wear it out quicker

you can actually buy a disc for cutting curvers throught a company called rightlines (google it)

 

[brian c]

try here m8,you will get what you are looking for.

 

[enduro]

If i buy a new angle grinder it definitely have variable speed, so it can be used for polishing as well.

 

[culrossblue]

I manly use for small jobs, like for kitchen sockets, very quick and handy. i have a dewalt cordless angle grinder and it is perfect for such jobs.
it is also very good for cutting curves. instead of scribing i just run over the mark with the grinder then use the wet cutter and cut strips to it and snip off.
Great tool and should've got one years ago

 

[toffo]

angle grinders are not easy 2 use once u purchase one i would suggest try sourcing some old masonry slabs 2 practise on before tackling the expensive stuff

 

[brian c]

i agree with above comment ,they can be a bit jerky and you should practice on old tiles first.

 

[mark l]

can be dusty too, soo need a water spray gun too, or makita do one that is water cooled too, but then i think its like £200 , but handy all the same

 

[steve mason]

Cheers for all the replys guys i think i will make a purchase and then practise. Do they tend to slip alot on the tiles? Whats the best way of using one for a good neat finish?i value the fact i have 10 fingers thats all!!!:builder2:

 

[brian c]

how about this from Trade Tiler..TradeTiler.Ltd Makita Cordless cutter