MRAT - 188 - Using Portable Angle Grinders and Abrasive Wheel Cutters
Cutting through brick and blockwork walls to form an opening and other cutting tasks such as cutting walls and concrete to form channels for services and cutting paving slabs and similar to size.
The finishing of large sheets or workpieces too large to bring to fixed machines. Most portable power tools are electrically operated but pneumatic tools are used where compressed air is available. The use of tools with integral low-voltage battery packs is increasing.
The creation of grooves, rebates and shaped edges of boards using a rotating cutter. Most portable power tools are electrically operated but pneumatic tools are used where compressed air is available. The use of tools with integral low-voltage battery packs is increasing.
The drilling of holes in workpieces too large to bring to fixed machines.Most portable power tools are electrically operated but pneumatic tools are used where compressed air is available. The use of tools with integral low-voltage battery packs is increasing
The cutting of sheet metal using power-operated shears, nibblers or notchers, either mains- or battery-driven. Hand-held nibblers may consist of an accessory fitted to a portable drill.
Drilling holes in resistant materials. Most portable power tools are electrically operated but pneumatic tools are used where compressed air is available. The use of tools with integral low-voltage battery packs is increasing.