My angle grinder is broken!

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Havi
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My angle grinder is broken!

Post by Havi »

Hello everybody 'n Happy New Year to you all

I have a big problem.
My angle grinder is broken, don't now if it is worth my while trying to fix it. I hope i'll be able to buy a new one real quick. The broken one I bought in USA. I HAVE NO TIME now, to import a new one , I need to cold work and be done with 2 panels asap.

I need to erase 3 m'm thickness of glass in certain areas of those 2 panels... Manually it might take 5 - 10 hours on each of them. I am not strong enough to do it... I hired a worker, but took very slow for him too, so I released him.
Perhaps , If I have no choice, I'll look for another one.

So, I have diamond pads... I am wondering, is there a stronger abrasive that I can use manually??


Most unfortunately I have a rociprolap, but the panels are too big to be put in it, and bang into its walls. I am afraid they will break... :cry: This could have been such a wonderful solution..

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks in advance,

Havi
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Re: My angle grinder is broken!

Post by charlie »

what is broken? there are carbon posts (called brushes) inside them that get replaced as they wear down with use. when they're too short, the motor won't run.

if you're looking for a replacement, you should call up either a place that sells granite countertops, or does headstones. they'll know where to get one locally.
Havi
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Re: My angle grinder is broken!

Post by Havi »

Thanks, Charlie

Your advises are always so helpful!
I'll have a specialist check it.
But I want to buy a new one asap. Hopefully today, in Israel, so that I can work immediately.

Thanks again, always so grateful to you


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