Budget cutting disks

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  1. David Mitchell-Todd

    David Mitchell-Todd Full Member

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    Despite being a recent convert to Xuron track cutters, I do not want to challenge them by trying to cut O gauge track. Having run out of cutting disks for my 'Dremel' I decided to try a junior hacksaw, and very soon gave up that idea.
    So I ordered some cutting disks off Amazon for the princely sum of £4.23 for 36. The reviews varied from 'total @#*$' to 'good for the money'. I am very much in the latter category, in fact I would say they are excellent for the money. They neatly slice through the track with no obvious wear on the disk. I cannot vouch for them for other applications, but for track cutting they are a bargain.

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    Walkingthedog Full Member

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    Xuron works fine on O gauge.
     
  3. David Mitchell-Todd

    David Mitchell-Todd Full Member

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    I might have risked them with code 124, but not with 143 FB.
     
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    Walkingthedog Full Member

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    Does work with FB as well.
     
  5. David Mitchell-Todd

    David Mitchell-Todd Full Member

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    I will take your word for that.
     
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    Walkingthedog Full Member

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    Stick with what you prefer.
     
  7. paul_l

    paul_l Staff Member Administrator

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    Keep checking Middle of Lidl as they keep having offers on slitting disks as well.
    Recently got 30 slitting disks and 30 220 grit self adhesive sanding disks for 3 to 4 pound.

    Paul
     
  8. David Mitchell-Todd

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    Yes, I went to Lidl on Sunday in the hope they would have some, but it is mainly gardening stuff at the moment. I have just discovered that Argos sell quite a nice looking set of mini drill accessories.
    https://www.argos.co.uk/product/3112562
     
  9. Andy_Sollis

    Andy_Sollis Staff Member Moderator

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    I’ve bought 5 metal “saw” cutting discs inc mandrill from Boyes today. All different sizes.
    £5.50- suitable for wood and plastic. Not sure re metal, but possibly..

    Just don’t do as I did and put the text side to the front. disc then spins wrong way. :facepalm:
     

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