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speedyxjs

posted on 23/6/07 at 11:08 AM Reply With Quote
Quick cutting question

Is there any easier way of cutting straight with an angle grinder? I seem to be cutting stange angles when i try and cut 90 degrees. I might just need more practice.

ps it is fitted with a cutting disk before anyone asks





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worX

posted on 23/6/07 at 11:13 AM Reply With Quote
start off really light or "draw" a line where you are going with the cutting wheel - just touching the surface, then follow that slightly deeper then you can usually press on ok.

But it pretty much is as you say, just practice!

hth
Steve






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Wadders

posted on 23/6/07 at 11:18 AM Reply With Quote
If your cutting flat sheet, try clamping a length of angle or flat bar to it, as a guide for the wheel to run against.

Al.



Originally posted by speedyxjs
Is there any easier way of cutting straight with an angle grinder? I seem to be cutting stange angles when i try and cut 90 degrees. I might just need more practice.

ps it is fitted with a cutting disk before anyone asks







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stuart_g

posted on 23/6/07 at 11:19 AM Reply With Quote
you could buy one of those gismo's that you clamp the angry grinder into, you then have a handle to pull down on.
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BenB

posted on 23/6/07 at 11:36 AM Reply With Quote
I usually work on the principle of cutting it roughly to size / shape with the cutting disc then using the grinding disc to get it all schminky pinky....
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mangogrooveworkshop

posted on 23/6/07 at 12:59 PM Reply With Quote
Ive got a gismo you could take for a tenner and p&p that turns it to a chop saw.

u2 u if you are interested
Be back on line later tonight






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mark chandler

posted on 23/6/07 at 01:42 PM Reply With Quote
I used a hacksaw and vice, just as quick with no mess and accurate. You just need decent blades.
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mangogrooveworkshop

posted on 24/6/07 at 09:18 AM Reply With Quote
Same as this just not as clean Rescued attachment a5d2_1.JPG
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