Angle Grinder Stand — Lidl

[joegib]

I bought an angle grinder stand at the ME exhibition some years ago. I was a little disappointed because, while the main elements (alloy diecastings) were adequate, the base was a cheesy steel pressing that turned out to be very flexible. Even so, the set-up sort of worked OK for the odd job.

Anyway, I see that Lidl has an angle grinder stand as one of its special offers from 12/5/08 — see here:

www.lidl.co.uk/uk/home.nsf/pages/c.o.20080512.p.Angle_Grinder_Stand.ar2

Interestingly, they emphasise that it has a cast iron base. May be worth a reccy if you're after one of these. At £7.99 it shouldn't strain the purse strings too much.

[dickdastardly40]

As I'm not going to Harrogate, I may have to console myself with one of these! (pending a good look to see how flimsy it is)

Certainly for £8 I wonder how anybody makes any sort of profit as their stuff is not usually too shoddy.

[dickdastardly40]

Bought one, seems very good especially for £8, castings are nicely finished and the base is substantial enough. The vice may need some fettling but for the odd cutting of a HSS tool etc I don't think you can go much wrong.