Today I acquired...........

Brad93 · Oct 13, 2023

nickk said:
New toy today,after starting a thread asking for recommendations,I ended up ignoring @Brad93 ,thanks all the same but I couldn’t justify the £800 odd for the metabo so opted for this probable Chinese job,from a uk power tool supplier who also stocks Maffel,a product I’m well impressed with,so I thought they should give back up.
Apart from stalling the belt I thought too easily , it performed well and quickly dressed this weld,so perhaps pushing too hard?
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That's where the metabo wins. You can not stall the thing.

But you gets what you pays for.

Brad93 · Oct 13, 2023

I tried a new Fein grinder today, 115v brushless. Beast. £279 +VAT

Mick Annick · Oct 13, 2023

nickk said:
New toy today,after starting a thread asking for recommendations,I ended up ignoring @Brad93 ,thanks all the same but I couldn’t justify the £800 odd for the metabo so opted for this probable Chinese job,from a uk power tool supplier who also stocks Maffel,a product I’m well impressed with,so I thought they should give back up.
Apart from stalling the belt I thought too easily , it performed well and quickly dressed this weld,so perhaps pushing too hard?
These button head screws are replacing the rivetting of the staircase spindles.View attachment 421071 View attachment 421072 View attachment 421073

I’ve not bought any of their stuff, but they come across as a decent outfit - German and German designed, but make no secret that their stuff is made in China. Any firm who’s CEO is prepared to put his (and all the management team) phone number and email on the website can’t be all bad.

The_Yellow_Ardvark · Oct 13, 2023

Got some nice stuff, very cheep.

fizzy · Oct 13, 2023

Does anyone do a cheap heavy duty bevel cutter like the metabo? For bevelling steel up to say 10mm?

daleyd · Oct 13, 2023

Mick Annick said:
I’ve not bought any of their stuff, but they come across as a decent outfit - German and German designed, but make no secret that their stuff is made in China. Any firm who’s CEO is prepared to put his (and all the management team) phone number and email on the website can’t be all bad.

Victor Kiam wannabe!

brightspark · Oct 13, 2023

daleyd said:
Victor Kiam wannabe!

most wont know who he is unless your an old git that electric shaves :laughing:

daleyd · Oct 13, 2023

brightspark said:
most wont know who he is unless your an old git that electric shaves

Most of us on here are covered by the first bit, if not the second :laughing:

Brad93 · Oct 13, 2023

Bought one of these for £45 from the welding suppliers. Very well made, probably weighs 8-10kg. Can take 110kg load apparently.

JOEPRO · Oct 13, 2023

This sealey LED light at under £12 delivered is a proper bargain IMO. (Ebay) Solid metal with strong base magnet and powerful LED with focus adjustment. Best bit is how flexible it is. Only downside is it takes regular AAA batteries not rechargeable but for the £ very good I ordered another and this one will live on my bandsaw now as a sight gauge.

minimutly · Oct 13, 2023

JOEPRO said:
This sealey LED light at under £12 delivered is a proper bargain IMO. (Ebay) Solid metal with strong base magnet and powerful LED with focus adjustment. Best bit is how flexible it is. Only downside is it takes regular AAA batteries not rechargeable but for the £ very good I ordered another and this one will live on my bandsaw now as a sight gauge.

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Let us know how far past the warranty they make it...

DAPPH · Oct 14, 2023

Arc Tourist said:
Today I acquired an adapter for electrical motorcycle accessories, which has a cigarette lighter socket, two USB outlets, and a voltage gage which was the main reason for the purchase.
Its a nice tidy little waterproof rated unit, has handle bar and flat mounting plates, and an on/off switch. The voltage gage even has a clear display window in the rubber cover plate. The 140cm cable is fused and complete with terminal ends. Cost less than £10.oo delivered.

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Your next purchase ........ an ashtray to accompany the fag lighter ?

prepman · Oct 14, 2023

The_Yellow_Ardvark said:
Got some nice stuff, very cheep.

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The step drills are worth there weight in gold on thin plate. Self centring holes.

Arc Tourist · Oct 14, 2023

DAPPH said:
Your next purchase ........ an ashtray to accompany the fag lighter ?

Ha ha,

I don't smoke. The plug on my tyre pump fit's the lighter socket. Next purchase is on its way, a rear mud guard.

8ob · Oct 14, 2023

Snap on van went away a bit lighter, bit like my wallet :scared:

Bob

Mick Annick · Oct 14, 2023

8ob said:
Snap on van went away a bit lighter, bit like my wallet

Bob

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My Christmas present Bob?

Tupers · Oct 14, 2023

Another Metro. You can never have too many Metros! :doh:

Bullet2012 · Oct 14, 2023

Tupers said:
Another Metro. You can never have too many Metros!
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Sort off just over half a metro, and that’s assuming the motor etc is present.

Bullet2012 · Oct 14, 2023

Mick Annick said:
My Christmas present Bob?

Bob can drop them at mine when he delivers my Stolly :scared:

. Then i could hand them over at my local :thumbup:

My Old Landy · Oct 14, 2023

Glass build plate for the new 3D printer. Some random person mentioned they are better so.......

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