Grinding discs

[Henry's Revenge]

Im doing a lot of cutting and grinding lately and going through an eye watering amount of discs
I have been buying cheap bulk packs off ebay just wondering if anyone can recommend good brands that last??
thanks in advance
Gary

[goldigger]

parkers steel are doing packs of 25 inox cutting discs at about 0.58p each (plus vat). hope this helps.
Nige

[langysrodshop]

Havnt used a grinding disc for years, have you tried flap discs ??? Much better

[Henry's Revenge]

Only once Steve
Don't they get dull really quick??

[langysrodshop]

Only once Steve
Don't they get dull really quick??

No not really, if your cutting out welds to a radius they are perfect

[clive]

I use 1mm stainless steel discs they cut well having built my chassis from 4x2 box section and made rear four bar plus front upper and lower wish bones plus lots of sheet metal and other bits i don't think i've spent loads on discs,
Try not to grind your welds unless you really have to.

[langysrodshop]

The Klingspor discs by far last the longest, If your welds have penetrated there is nothing wrong with grinding them.

[Henry's Revenge]

I haven't ground any right out just squared them off I'm using an old stick welder
it welds well but looks hideous
I'm pretty new to welding so every time I change material do a test piece on the same stock and cut it in half to check its melted together
cheers for the replys

[eeb43]

The Klingspor discs by far last the longest, If your welds have penetrated there is nothing wrong with grinding them.

i tried the klingspor discs steve when you were talking about them a couple of years ago i tried the 1mm cutting discs and the multiflap wheels and i have to say i wont bother again! lol but thats just my opinion

[langysrodshop]

i tried the klingspor discs steve when you were talking about them a couple of years ago i tried the 1mm cutting discs and the multiflap wheels and i have to say i wont bother again! lol but thats just my opinion

But your an animal !!! Your supposed to let the disc cut

[Henry's Revenge]

yep you gotta let the grinder run or you'l eat the disc and your grinder brushes

[eeb43]

yep you gotta let the grinder run or you'l eat the disc and your grinder brushes

i found that on mild steel and rust the flexovit or dronco cutting discs are better i have just bought some 3m ones and am very impressed by those! as i said personal opinion

[Henry's Revenge]

3mm is a bit thick for me Mark how do you know what size whatever your cutting is going to turn out when your losing 3mm of material??

[eeb43]

3mm is a bit thick for me Mark how do you know what size whatever your cutting is going to turn out when your losing 3mm of material??

3m is the make! lol

[Henry's Revenge]

oops :lol:

[mike noble]

3mm is a bit thick for me Mark how do you know what size whatever your cutting is going to turn out when your losing 3mm of material??
ummm dont ya just cut on the outside of the line:confused:

[Henry's Revenge]

I always use a 1mm disc pretty much on the line

[KICKSY]

I use these Gary, from Amazon.

Silverline 447131 10 Pack 115 x 3 x 22.2 mm Metal Cutting Discs Flat by Silverline (DIY & Tools)
Buy new: £5.41

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51LbxKIRWZL._AA115_.jpg


Trade Quality 115mm - 4 1/2" inch 40 Grit Sanding Flap Disc (12 pack) AB010
£14.45

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/5155N5FHDSL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

[Henry's Revenge]

The silverline big packs are what ive been buying from ebay gonna try some of the brands recommended incuding 3m:whistle:
the flap discs are on their way

[Gorgous]

I use rebranded dronco (spaldings) very good and not overly expensive. Dont sell the 75mm size though and have bought some from http://www.rightlines.ltd.uk/Thin-Metal-Stainless-Steel-Inox-Cutting-Slitting-Discs.aspx (http://www.rightlines.ltd.uk/Thin-Metal-Stainless-Steel-Inox-Cutting-Slitting-Discs.aspx)
they lasted ok

[langysrodshop]

I use these Gary, from Amazon.

Silverline 447131 10 Pack 115 x 3 x 22.2 mm Metal Cutting Discs Flat by Silverline (DIY & Tools)
Buy new: £5.41

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51LbxKIRWZL._AA115_.jpg


Trade Quality 115mm - 4 1/2" inch 40 Grit Sanding Flap Disc (12 pack) AB010
£14.45

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/5155N5FHDSL._SL500_AA300_.jpg


Dave those red flap discs are for wood i believe, the blue zirconium ones are much better.

[KICKSY]

Yeah, i clicked on the wrong one's :duh: i got a pack of 10 blue zirconium
disk's for just under 15 quid on a special they were doing.