Independent Tool Reviews & Buying Guides for UK DIYers and Tradespeople
This is my detailed reciprocating saw buying guide. If you’ve ever tackled a DIY job and found yourself wrestling with awkward angles, stubborn nails, or thick branches in the garden, a reciprocating saw might just be the power tool you didn’t know you needed. Reciprocating saws, often nicknamed “recip saws” or “sabre saws,” are a … Read more
If you’re looking for the lightest 115mm cordless angle grinder in the UK, the weight of the bare tool is only part of the story. Once you add a battery, the overall weight can increase noticeably, and different battery capacities can change how the grinder feels in use. A lightweight grinder can be useful for … Read more
Best budget angle grinder UK for DIY is a useful search term if you’re looking for an affordable grinder without necessarily spending £150 or more on a professional kit. For many home DIY jobs, a reasonably priced 115mm angle grinder from an established manufacturer can provide plenty of capability for cutting, grinding, rust removal and … Read more
Amassing a solid collection of power tools, hand tool kits, and workshop consumables is incredibly satisfying. However, once you cross the threshold of owning multiple angle grinders, cordless drills, socket sets, and hundreds of loose abrasive discs, a standard plastic toolbox simply will not cut it. Leaving heavy tools piled loosely in cupboards or scattered … Read more
If you use a high-speed slitting disc on an angle grinder to cut through mild steel, iron, or aluminum, you already know the power it offers. Within seconds, it slices right through the material. However, your grinder leaves behind a nasty byproduct: burrs. Burrs are the jagged, razor-sharp ridges of displaced metal left along the … Read more
Can you use 115mm discs on a 125mm angle grinder? In many cases, a 115mm disc can be used on a 125mm angle grinder, but you should not assume that every 115mm disc is automatically suitable for every 125mm grinder. When shopping at Screwfix or Toolstation, you will notice that small angle grinders typically come … Read more
Why does my angle grinder keep cutting out? If your angle grinder keeps cutting out while you’re working, the cause could be something as simple as overload protection or a low battery, or it could indicate a problem with the grinder, power supply or internal components. A grinder that stops when you apply heavy pressure … Read more
Can you use an angle grinder to cut paving slabs? Yes, provided you use a suitable diamond cutting blade and the grinder, blade and cutting method are appropriate for the paving material. An angle grinder can be useful for DIY patio and garden projects when you need to make shorter cuts or trim a paving … Read more
If you’re wondering how to remove an angle grinder disc without the tool, the first thing to consider is whether you actually need to improvise. If you’ve lost the pin spanner, it can be tempting to reach for whatever tool is nearby, but using an unsuitable tool to loosen a stuck locking nut can damage … Read more
If you are setting up a home workshop, tackling a garage property restoration, or getting serious about DIY, buying power tools individually is an expensive mistake. Purchasing a bare tool body, a lithium-ion battery pack, and a dedicated mains charger separately quickly drains your budget. The smartest, most cost-effective entry point into any modern power … Read more