I need to remove thinset left on plywood to replace a handful of tiles. Am I likely to get more use out of this than a grinder as a new home-owner?
2030727
Yes you are, thanks to all of the attachments this tool will be much more versatile than a grinder hope this helps
2030728
I have a DeWalt angle grinder and this tool. A grinder is not that nearly as versatile as the this tool. However, this tool cannot replace a grinder when it comes to cleaning, prepping and shaping metal wrt welding projects. This tool can do a ton of things a grinder cannot though. I cannot help with the thinset question never having done that job.
2030729
I'm not sure how you would use a grinder on plywood, but this tool can do so many other things, that you would be much better off with the Dewalt tool.
2030730
This is more for cutting trim and the like in place without having to remove it cut it then put it back. A grinder would be better for removing thin set from the surface of plywood.
2030731
yes. grinders aren't real precise and messy, can't get up close to corners with them. these tools are amazing. I would try a hammer and chisel on thinset for such a small area. my .02
1590925
No, It's just the grinder. As was mentioned, not great for fine work, but works well for what it was designed to do, fast material removal.
2162584
It's not that hard, but I would not use this to do it. It's a bit too small and the stones would wear out fairly quickly. I would use a grinder - either a bench grinder or else an angle grinder (you would want to put the blade in a vise for ease of access). An inexpensive one is located at http://www.harborfreight.com/heavy-duty-4-1-2-half-inch-angle-grinder-91223.html and the price is only $22. You can use it for a lot of other things too. This Dremel tool is great for chain saws and pruners, etc. but for a bigger blade such as a lawn mower a bigger grinding surface is a better idea. The wheels are inexpensive and you can get a more even job.
2015511
No, sorry to say this tool will not do what your looking to do with it. This tool is wonderful for removing cermaic tile from substrates. A carbide head on a buffer would do a better job but still may not remove all the residue.
1488359
I only plan to use this hammer drill to remove ceramic tiles. I also bought a Bosch chisel.
586263
If you can stabilize it, then yes. If that's all you're using it for, though, I'd go with something stronger. This is a great tool, but it's really for getting into nooks and crannies more than heavy-duty flat-sanding.
1184749
It is not recommended since you would generally install it with thinset. If you were to manage it you would risk the tile behind coming loose as well.
1888609
In answer to the question, can this item remove tile from a concrete subfloor?" Well the answer is yes it can, but the question then is at what result? This is a handy hand held heavy jackhammer that can be handled by the average man, and can do some serious demolition work. But like most jackhammers, it has to be in contact with a solid object to pound away at things. It can not do stripping jobs. In my experience removing tile from a subfloor, you want something lighter weight, more like 20 ponds instad of the 65 pounds this thing weighs. You also want to preserve the floor, and this tough hammer will deninately be able to hurt the sub floor. And you will want a flat scraper tool which this hammer will not fit. My suggestion for tile removal is possibly an electric sawsall and one of the new stripper blades made for them, found at the hardware stores, or on Amazon, or an upright floor chipper with a flat blade. The old way of course is a hammer and wide chizzel. My best suggestion is what I use, an air compressor and a pnematic floor chizzel and blade for tough tile removal. Safety glasses always! This tool is a hand held jackhammer and probably a little rough for your needs on this particular job.
1509091
It would sure do the job, but I would think a jig saw would do the job for less. The Sawzall is a real heavy duty tool, especially good for deconstruction, where you are cutting through studs, drywall, and the occasional nail or electrical wiring, hopefully when the juice is turned off.
450312
I used it with trim work. Structural work with a brad nailer may not be good.
1081176
Have never used tool for 3/4 flooring. I do not think it will work with that thickness
1771047
This is an awesome little grinder for small grinding jobs and cutoff work, but for smoothing thin set you will need a corded grinder with a diamond cup. DeWalt makes a nice corded 7/9" that will make quick work of it. The batteries just won't last under heavy loads.
1983678
Yes. More so than any other grinder I've used in the past. The grinder performs well and this is not a big issue but you will most likely be cleaning up grinds that cling to the unit after you use it.
1733462
In my opinion it's for light weight grinding. That's what I use it for and I have no complaints; it does what I need it to do.
1555893
I'm sure you would just burn up blades and ruin the tiles. You could try a little trim piece, but I wouldn't hold my breath. You can buy a small wet saw from Northern Tool, or rent one from your local hardware store.
1091716
It's not worth the risk, grinders are cheap. This polisher is very powerful and can do some serious damage if not used for its intended purpose.
1888611
Yes, however a smaller, lighter hammer would be easier on your back. Whichever hammer, a wide chisel would likely work best for removing tile from a flat surface.