Replacement 100mm angle grinder ?
I have a number of 100mm angle grinders, one with a cutting disc, one with a grinding disc and one with a big wire brush (there is also a 125mm and a huge Wolf grinder which kicks a bit on startup !).
Anyway, my favourite which is currently abused with a big wire brush fitted for removing rust from hubs, axle casings etc. is starting to fail.
At the weekend, after a short spell of vibration, it lost all drive. Turned out that the screws holding the guard also hold the front of the gearbox in place and had come loose. Tightened them and it was working again but it is getting noisy.
I purchased it in the UK at least 30years ago and it's had a hard life. Used for grinding & cutting then in more recent times it's been used for wire brushing It's a Black & Decker (Made by Black & Decker Italy) and only 450W. Probably out of warranty by now so I need a replacement.
The question is do I buy a name brand or a cheapy to replace it ?
My 125mm is an Ozito cheapy and the rubber cord protector where the cable exits the handle broke after a few uses over maybe 2 years. The B&D cord protector is still intact ! Do big names mean a better quality ? Will I be able to find one to last as long as the old B&D ?
I'll run the B&D till it fails but I will need another soon......
Colin
'56 Series 1 with homemade welder
'65 Series IIa Dormobile
'70 SIIa GS
'76 SIII 88" (Isuzu C240)
'81 SIII FFR
'95 Defender Tanami
'58 Series II (sold)
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Vincent Rapide, Panther M100, Norton BIG4, Electra & Navigator, Matchless G80C
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