are there any angle grinder cutting discs suitable for aluminium?

I bought some on ebay quite a while ago, not too good. Better with a jig saw and a file.

I bought some on ebay for cutting up an ali manifold. they were rather good I thought

Toolstation and Screwfix both do the 115mm thin discs for cutting ali. Go easy though, they can wear out quick.

I just use thin (1.?mm) stainless discs for cutting ally (ie discs for cutting stainless....). No probs, just don't let them jam in the cut or they go pop (obvious really)

ATB

Simon

[Edited on 12/11/10 by Simon]

Why not use tin snips, quicker, more accurate, less effort, just lubricate with parafin or WD40. Definitely NOT any sort of stone disk, it will clog, overheat and explode.

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Originally posted by Mark Allanson
Why not use tin snips, quicker, more accurate, less effort, just lubricate with parafin or WD40. Definitely NOT any sort of stone disk, it will clog, overheat and explode.

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Clamp a hose clip round the joiner and use it as a guide for your hacksaw. Then finish off with a file or sand paper.

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Originally posted by craig1410
Clamp a hose clip round the joiner and use it as a guide for your hacksaw. Then finish off with a file or sand paper.

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Thin standard cutting discs work fine for me on ali. as said though, just be careful with it 'grabbing'.

good stuff, thanks everyone. thought there was problems with the sort of 3-4mm ones shattering, but if the 1mm discs are fine then happy days