Bulgarian is an essential tool in every home. The grinder is used for processing wood, stone, metal surfaces: cleaning from old paint, sanding, leveling and cutting. With its help, you can carry out repair and construction work, as well as put things in order in the yard and garden area. Below we tell you what to look for when buying angle grinders.
The 5 Most Important Points
First of all, you need to decide on the class of the tool:
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for everyday tasks at home, household angle grinders with low power and an affordable price have been created;
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if you often work in the country or at home, using a grinder, pay attention to semi-professional models;
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a professional tool with high performance will be useful for employees of the construction, furniture, repair business.
In order to cope with the tasks, it is important to choose the right size of the grinding disc:
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115 mm - saw blade up to 2.5 cm deep, used for small jobs;
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125 mm - saw blade up to 4 cm deep, universal household option;
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150 mm - saw blade up to 5 cm deep, usually used on semi-professional tools;
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180 mm - disc for working with hard materials, including for laying engineering systems;
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230 mm - a blade with a cutting depth of 7-8 cm, used for professional purposes.
The next point is the type of food:
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Cordless grinders are distinguished by their mobility: they can be used far from outlets, without being tied to the length of the cord. It is a good choice for those who often work in places without electricity.
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Network angle grinders are the most common option. They weigh a little, are cheaper than battery models, and a constant power source ensures continuous operation for a long time.
Spindle speed and power level are indicators that directly affect tool performance. The faster the spindle rotates, the faster you can handle cutting the material. As for the power, the quality of work and the maximum cutting depth depend on it. For household models, the recommended figure is up to 1 kW. The more power, the more electricity is consumed.
Last, but not least, the degree of operator protection. To reduce the risk of injury, the following functions can be used in the angle grinder:
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the soft start system prevents sudden movement when starting the engine;
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