I was reading in another thread about thin grinder discs, and I was wondering, are thin discs less sparky/dusty? I've got a grinder which is a bit heavy, and everytime I get loads of dust/sparks/noise, so would smaller grinder/discs be much better? Ben

Use the correct disc for the job ---- cutting with a grinding disc produces a lot more dust & debris, equally well grinding with a thin cutting disc is not a safe idea.

For more delicate cuting jobs cut off tools are ideal really a smaller grinder -- ideal tool for cutting off old exhausts.

I might add it pays to use top quailty disc (I now use onkly Bosch) also a 125 mm grinder is a much more useful tool and grinds/cuts for longe without a disc change compared to a 115mm version.

[Edited on 18/1/05 by britishtrident]

flap disc's i find are much more quieter, remove steel quicker and leave a better finish than grinding discs.

for cutting i use 0.8 or 1mm slitting discs.

[Edited on 18/1/05 by Jon Ison]

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http://www.garryson.co.uk/uk/products_abrasives.html



just a thought, we use these by the dozen ay work, we get a good discount, can find out price if anyone wants me too, will need to add postage though but for a box i would guess it would work out pretty cheaper than buying yourself over the counter. We also get up to 40% off Draper catalouge prices so if anyone spots owt they want in there gis a shout n i will find out best price we can get.

[Edited on 18/1/05 by Jon Ison]

I use a flexible nylon backing pad and some 60 or 80 grit fibre disks. They are cheap, last ages and don't make as much noise, sparks or dust as abrasive disks