Cut off/die grinder/air ratchet

[aimless]

I am looking into buying these three items for my garage. I do most of my own work, with the help of my son. I don't anticipate heavy usage on any of the three items at most maybe 3-5 times/year, so I am not looking at professional grade stuff, just value oriented tools. I saw at Lowes they have and IR die grinder for $50 which I am willing to spend. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[metaleltr]

You can't really go wring with IR.

 

[pipsters]

Harbor Freight was made for you, don't forget the 20% coupons

 

[machine_punk]

I've got the HF 90-degree air grinder (the $28 model, not the cheaper one) and I have been quite pleased with it. I also have a foreign-made Sioux, which I got for a fair price at the pawn shop, that I like even better (more power).

I got an old Chicago Pneumatic ratchet wrench on eBay and have been happy with it (it doesn't work for every situation where you need a ratchet, but it sure saves time when it does fit the situation).

I don't have any experience with a small cutoff (3"). I'll be watching here for recommendations.

M_P

 

[NUTTSGT]

Die grinder, here is the IR set I picked up awhile back from Sears. Probably a better deal than buying just one, leave backing pad in the right angle one.




http://api.viglink.com/api/click?fo...lockType=G38&jsonp=vglnk_jsonp_13438245233583

 

[crewchief888]

most of my air tools have seen lots of use and abuse over the years.

air ratchet
i wouldnt have anything but a SO

die grinder
i have an old astro, a newish CH, couple of "no name", the CH is an absolute pos IMHO

dedicated cutoff
i broke down and bought a dedicated cutoff tool a few years ago, i didnt have my truck with me at the shop, and HF wasnt far away...
$9.99 money well spent, still works, even under 'pro" use