mike93lx
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Milwaukee makes both straight and right angle grinders for the m12 platform
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Die grinders (for welding work)
- Thread starter crazybrit
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FSrepair&fabrication
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I have an assortment of die grinders so i dont have to change bits or discs constantly. The cheap HF vibrate and **** but are ok for rough outdoor work since its more practical to destroy a $10 grinder vs a $100 nice one. The easiest way to control speed is with a mini regulator at the end of the tool. Just turn down the psi and put a hair tie or rubber band on the throttle and you have “cruise control” for when you need to grind for a few minutes straight.
toplessHO
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I have a mini pneumatic Rodac that was made in USA.
been great for the last 25 yrs.
Just remember to put a few drop of air tool oil in it before and after using.
and spin it real good before it goes to bed
been great for the last 25 yrs.
Just remember to put a few drop of air tool oil in it before and after using.
and spin it real good before it goes to bed
dnschmidt
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Astro is the bomb for air but I don't think air makes much sense for a die grinder as they are true air hogs. I have two variable speed electric die grinders a Makita and a Hitachi. The variable speed is a definite PLUS. I also have several Milwaukee M18 die grinders but I'm not that high on the fact that they are not variable speed. I have both the straight and the right angle M12 die grinders which are variable speed and great but be prepared to have a significant battery stash. When I get into a head porting mood I have four M12 batteries which I rotate. I have the Milwaukee multi-port rapid charger that can charge three batteries simultaneously that I keep three M12 2.0 batteries in and just keep swapping them out. With this arrangement I never run out of battery even under continuous use.
pcmeiners
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If your going to spend $170 just for the shaft and head, I got a used Foredom variable speed, 0-15000 rpm , 1/3 hp TX series on Ebay with the shaft and head for $250, basically new. Not for sustained heavy industrial use , but can do very fine work with little vibration plus it can do anything a Dremel can do but better/cooler/ much more power.
For sustained heavy duty use follow dr clyde's recommendations.
For sustained heavy duty use follow dr clyde's recommendations.