Sanding & Grinding

Smoothing timber, cutting metal and stripping back paint and rust.

Reviews

Random Orbital Sander

Bosch EasyOrbit 18V-10 Sander

A light, low-dust random orbital sander and the cheapest way into cordless — a tidy pick for weekend finishing, if you're on Bosch's green batteries.

Review

Angle Grinder

Makita DGA504 Angle Grinder

A brushless 125mm grinder with kickback detection that cuts power before the disc bites back — a safe, sensible skin for the Makita platform.

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Angle Grinders

The best angle grinder for Australian DIYers

Three 125mm cordless grinders for the home shed, ranked on the safety kit that matters more than the badge — Makita, Milwaukee and Ozito.

Guides

Sanding & Grinding

How to choose an angle grinder

How to pick an angle grinder — disc size, corded versus cordless, and the safety features that keep the tool out of your hands.

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What to look for in a sander or grinder

Disc or pad size

125mm is the standard for both angle grinders and random-orbital sanders — discs and pads in that size are on every shelf, so you're never hunting an odd fitting.

Safety electronics (grinders)

On an angle grinder, kickback detection, soft start and a brake are worth paying for — they cut the power if the disc grabs and stop it fast when you let go.

Variable speed

Lower speeds suit polishing, paint and plastics; full speed for cutting and grinding metal. A speed dial lets one tool do more jobs.

Dust extraction

Sanding throws fine dust. A sander that takes a bag or a vac hose keeps the air clearer and the finish cleaner — and your lungs thank you.