Independent Tool Reviews & Buying Guides for UK DIYers and Tradespeople
Whether you are chasing out walls for electric cables, cutting down council paving slabs for a patio layout, or trimming bricks, cutting concrete with an angle grinder creates an immediate, overwhelming wall of fine white dust. While the mess is annoying, the actual danger is invisible. Concrete, mortar, sandstone, and tile contain high levels of … Read more
If you ask any UK carpenter, plumber, or general builder what single power tool saves them the most time on site, chances are they will point to their oscillating multi-tool. While saws and grinders require ample clearance to make cuts, a multi-tool’s rapid micro-vibrations allow you to plunge cut into flat surfaces and make flush … Read more
An oscillating multi-tool is only as good as the blade attached to it. Put a cheap, soft-steel blade on a £250 trade machine and it will dull in seconds when hitting a hidden frame nail; put a premium carbide blade on an entry-level tool and it will cut through tough materials effortlessy. Because multi-tool blades … Read more
If you’ve ever bought a fresh pack of multi-tool blades only to get back to the jobsite and discover they don’t fit your machine, you aren’t alone. Multi-tool blade fitment is one of the most confusing parts of owning an oscillating saw in the UK. With competing standards like Universal OIS, Starlock, StarlockPlus, and StarlockMax, … Read more
Whether undercutting door architraves during laminate installation, making clean plunge cuts into plasterboard, or stripping grout from bathroom tiles, an oscillating multi-tool is the ultimate problem-solver on any UK jobsite or home DIY project. Because oscillating multi-tools use tight, rapid side-to-side micro-vibrations rather than rotating blades, they can slice through timber, nails, and copper pipework … Read more
Disclaimer: UK Tool Guide is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. If you’re new to DIY, choosing your first angle grinder can feel overwhelming. There are different disc sizes, corded and cordless models, power levels and features to consider. The … Read more
Learning how to cut metal with an angle grinder is a useful skill for DIY jobs such as cutting bolts, threaded rod, metal brackets, steel sections and sheet metal. An angle grinder fitted with the correct metal cutting disc can make relatively quick cuts through suitable metal, but getting a good result depends on more … Read more
“Yes, you can use an angle grinder on wood in some situations, but an angle grinder is not a general-purpose woodworking tool.” Angle grinders are designed primarily for tasks such as cutting and grinding metal, but manufacturers also produce specialist accessories for certain woodworking applications, including some carving and material-removal tasks. The main concern is … Read more
Changing an angle grinder disc is a straightforward job once you understand how the spindle, flange and locking nut work. You may need to change a disc when switching from cutting to grinding, replacing a worn disc or fitting a different accessory for another type of job. The exact method can vary between angle grinders, … Read more
Disclaimer: UK Tool Guide is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. Choosing the best angle grinder discs for metal depends on the job you’re doing. Cutting metal, grinding welds, smoothing edges and removing rust all require different types of accessories, … Read more