Angle grinder ~ hire or buy?

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We have a need to remove some metposts (4 of them) they are concreted in......so case of jackhammer to remove the whole thing or clear around them to ground level and cut them off at that point.

I had a quick look at angle grinder costs and possible but one at £30 - £50 and though yet to check but hiring could be close to the lower figure ~ hence question ? :)
 
I bought one. I’ve used it many times and find it really useful when nothing else will do. Just be careful with them whether hiring or buying.
 
They are quite useful and versatile,the home use ones don,t bite,the big ones do.
With various sanding/grinding/cutting discs they are worth having.
Don,t forget,goggles,dust mask and gloves and ideally ear defenders
 
Use mine all the time, sanding, cutting, looking menacing.
deffo buy one. Will be more than £20 to hire.
 
Recently got my self a Bauker Angle Grinder (2200w) and love it, so versatile around the home and garden. I did spend some time on Youtube watching Anglr Grinding porn so I had some idea of how to use this machine safely.
 
Thanks all for the positive insights :)

Yes, re safety gear........though did not think of ear defenders......the job I outline is outdoors, so just maybe a lesser requirement?

PS the metpost are made of steel, which cutting disk is the most appropriate one?
 
Ear defenders are a nice to have, cotton wool will do the same job-that's what we used as disposable ear protection in weaving sheds.
 
A few thoughts
1. electric ones are usually cheaper than battery.
2. They come in different sizes - for your one off smaller will be cheaper.
3. diamond tipped cutting blades are the most effective for metal - only ever used these.
4. as others say, they are dangerous tools and you can’t be too careful.
 
Tool station have some decent grinders in and for cutting steel you need a 1mm slitting disc
 
TCR4x4 said:
Use mine all the time, sanding, cutting, looking menacing.
deffo buy one. Will be more than £20 to hire.
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£8.70 for the first day from HSS :) But yeah, when I had a similar need I got a 40 quid Erbauer from Screwfix. It's handy for those odd times I need it.
 
We use Hitachi in work. So cheap we don't even repair them, just replace. I would buy, you'll be surprised how handy they are.

Protect your eyes and ears as minimum. I prefer to wear a face mask personally. Gloves too. Also be aware of where the sparks are going.....
 
Don't go for cheap discs whatever you do. They can break unless you know what you are doing, and the results are not funny.
I'd suggest a diamond blade as already mentioned, and I'd also suggest you buy a mains powered one rather than hire one as they can come in handy for so much once you have it. Don't get the cheapest as for a few pounds more you can get one that is much nicer to use.
LeeRatters and others mention protecting eyes - I agree totally, the rest is also very worthwhile if you can afford/justify it.
 
I will be checking budget & prices.....and for safety gear.

Good point(s) about blade choices and as they are quite literally 'the cutting edge' buying decent blades is a must!
 
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