Angle Grinders

[tay1974]

Hi All,

I have seen some posts on here about Angle Grinders and was wondering what you used them for when tiling?

I have my trusty rubi cutter and a plasplugs wet saw, so I dont know why I would need a angle grinder.

Am i missing something?

Thanks

 

[DHTiling]

You can use them for the occasional L cut on tiles to removing humps in floor and removong paint ( with suitable attachments)..

You can use them for bullnosing stone tiles and buffing finish....alsorts of uses really...

 

[Rav daniels]

hi tay1974, personally mate it is one of the best bits of kit i have ever bought, use it all the time mainly on stone jobs, its faster, and cleaner.
for straight cuts on stone i always use my wet cut table saw, but for angled cuts i use the grinder, i use a straight edge of another tile, or a straight piece of batton as a guide rail for the blade.
it is especially good for taking little notches out(pipes, bath legs, and the likes) i know you can do it all with the wet cutter, but i find it easier and quicker. hope this helps

 

[R Montgomery]

They are great for so many little details.Things like cutting holes and cutting little pieces off cement board,roughing up tiles to tile over,cutting chases for UFH wires,fixing concrete and a thousand and one other uses especially to finish off the cut when dealing with larger tiles when it can be difficult to get the right angle on the wet cutter.Wouldn,t leave home without one.

 

[robbbin]

Love the grinder ideal for hole cuts like kitchen sockets nothing better example 30*30 with light switch in middle mark out hole gut along lines to the corner then turn over cut to corner again job done My second fav bit of kit

 

[doug boardley]

they're like a tilers equivalent of a band saw, great for non linear cuts, curves etc

 

[2Balls]

Hi, when dust or burning laid tiles is not a problem, then a angle Grinder is an essential tool for every Tiler,you can take precations, for the above.With the right Blades or Borers, disks ect its a must! :8:2Balls

 

[craig1010]

I use a an angle grinder for almost anything that cant be cut using my Sigma tile cutter, if the tile doesn't break or shatter. The guy who taught me used it just the same, and his cuts were very neat and it was much faster. I rarely use a wet cutter as I find it much slower. The key to a good gut with the grinder is the blade, either a Narcrist (from Tradetiler) or a Norton (from Screwfix), both about £35. I have both blades and the Norton can cut faster as the blade is slightly thinner, but doesn't quite last as long. Also, when buying a grinder, make sure it is as light as possible. I use a Bosch one (£40 from Screwfix), weighs about 2.4kg and I would be lost without it. The battery grinders are very handy, but not so light or balanced for intricate cuts.

 

[brian c]

can use it to cut large format tiles if you dont hae a big enough cutter to cut tile.

 

[rob]

most important tool I have. I would even go as far to say that if I was starting out all over again it would be the first tool I would buy! Some small jobs I don't even take my straight cutter, I just use my little makita.

Good tip for cutting straight lines with it, is to mark your line and then put masking tape along it. Then you can cut to the tape, helps keep you straight and prevents chipping

 

[doug boardley]

can use it to cut large format tiles if you dont hae a big enough cutter to cut tile.

wouldn't like to angle grind a cut when this baby would do it tho'( the "small one" is a tx700)

 

[rob]

you would have to run along side it as you made your scribe:yikes:!!!!!

 

[P'boro tiler]

ive got a dewalt grinder and dont use it that much, but then id never leave home without it as at times it is very useful.
theyre pretty dam dangerous so i put my tiles on a small pallet and use a b&q clamp to hold the tile firmly in place, that way i can old the grinder with both hands

 

[rob]

get yourself a smaller grinder, no problem to hold

 

[JC tiling]

well these guys have pretty much covered it.. i use mine for small cuts, i.e pipes bathlegs, those angled cuts around basins, toilets, and shower trays, IF IF you cant tile under tray
get one mate it will pay for itself:hurray:

 

[Deleted member 1779]

Yup we use an angle grinder...

Mostly on socket work. But also when making shop displays of tiles for our boards.

Dirt cheap to buy (some are less than £20)

 

[P'boro tiler]

smaller? mine has a 115mm disc. ?????

get yourself a smaller grinder, no problem to hold

 

[macten]

I picked up a pair of Hitachi ones from screwfix today - a big one and a little one - £78

 

[White Room]

Have never used an angle grinder for tile cutting, wet cutter all the time

 

[macten]

Have never used an angle grinder for tile cutting, wet cutter all the time

Nor me - but I know on many a job I wished I had one for various other things and I reckon once I get the hang of it for tile cutting I won't look back

 

[2Balls]

Choosing the right blade/disc is paramount!!:8:2Balls

 

[P'boro tiler]

i use the blue marcrist

 

[grumpygrouter]

Most useful thing I have found since i got a grinder is the amount of time saved when cutting around curved shower cubicles.....literally hours if porcelain is the material!

 

[andy-p]

i would say the the angle grinder is a tilers best friend, how you gonna cut porcelain tiles round a quadrant shower tray without one for instance or cut a square out the middle of a tile ?? if you only use a wetsaw you are missing out big time...

 

[MTiler]

I love my grinder. I dont use a wet cutter unless I really have to. I got a cheap one from Wickes and its not too heavy to hold.

missyT

 

[chris.tiling]

I love it. Have a Makita one and use it loads