JayL
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Are the IRs you have the ones still Made in USA or do you have some of the Made in China too?
Thanks
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Die grinders.
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Are the IRs you have the ones still Made in USA or do you have some of the Made in China too?
Thanks
Here are the pics of my grinder drawers. Yeah, I'm a bit obsessed
Hey Alex, can you remember if you've ever had to change a bit?
JayL
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if you weld for a living, you should get a production tool. You're cheating yourself if you get anything less. Spend the $$$, or watch ebay and spend less $$$, but it will still usually be more than $50, unless you get very lucky.
I like Sioux (US Made only), IR (industrial production series, such as the G model numbers, or the older cyclone T & H model numbers), Aro (made by IR), French-made Chicago Pneumatic/Georges Renault, Atlas-Copco, Dynabrade, Henry, TC service, Dotco, and 3M. All great tools. Get whichever meets your specs at the price, and be happy. Some go for more than others, but the build quality is very similar between all of them. I like the Atlas-Copco full-size die grinders the best because of their spindle suspension. Really reduces chatter when using carbide burs. Don't be fooled by the low-end IR, CP, or Sioux. Not the same thing at all.
Here are the pics of my grinder drawers. Yeah, I'm a bit obsessed
What brand are these straight die grinders? (First pic :Two red ones on the right most front corner after the yellow grinder) tks
alex71
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The two small red ones on the top right are Chicago Pneumatic. The two small red ones in the same row as the rest are Sioux.
4x4gearhead
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I have an old grinder and 1/2 air drill US made, and still rolling. The rest of my IR stuff which includes an impact 2 90 deg. grinders, air recip, air ratchets etc are well used and show little to no signs of wear. I know that chinese ones would seemingly be worse but to be honest I dont really notice any difference in performance or longevity.
JayL
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How about this straight die grinder
http://www.siouxtools.com/force_abrassive_straight.php
( the last one on the bottom )
Sioux Model No. 5054A
• Lockoff lever throttle
• Comfort Grip
• Rear exhaust
• Built-in speed regulator
• Aluminum housing
• Power: 0.5 hp (0.4 kw)
• Free speed: 22,000 rpm
• Collet size: 1/4"
• Weight: 1.3 lb (0.6 kg)
• Length: 6.5" (165 mm)
• Air inlet size: 1/4" NPT
• Recommended hose size: 3/8" (10 mm)
• Air Consumption: 4.0 cfm (113 l/s) avg. – 16.0 cfm (452 l/s) max.
Is this a US Made tool?
Thanks
http://www.siouxtools.com/force_abrassive_straight.php
( the last one on the bottom )
Sioux Model No. 5054A
• Lockoff lever throttle
• Comfort Grip
• Rear exhaust
• Built-in speed regulator
• Aluminum housing
• Power: 0.5 hp (0.4 kw)
• Free speed: 22,000 rpm
• Collet size: 1/4"
• Weight: 1.3 lb (0.6 kg)
• Length: 6.5" (165 mm)
• Air inlet size: 1/4" NPT
• Recommended hose size: 3/8" (10 mm)
• Air Consumption: 4.0 cfm (113 l/s) avg. – 16.0 cfm (452 l/s) max.
Is this a US Made tool?
Thanks
JayL
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I just received an email from Sioux regarding the COO.
Japan
I ordered one to try it. Kentec. $47+ $6.49 shipping = $53.49
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001EPB9PA/?tag=atomicindus08-20
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JayL
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not as bad as expected
for the price it will be good i guess
You're right. I was expecting one more step down.
JayL
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Which Ingersoll Rand die grinder models do you use?
Greatbear
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I have a couple IRs that I've had for years and have been great performers. I recently picked up a larger Astro Pneumatic because it was cheap, it's on par with the IR models. And because I can't pass up a good deal, I bought two Kobalt die grinders that were being closed out at Lowe's, one straight, the other right angle. These little units are surprisingly good, with an on board speed controls and a nice composite housing. Both are very smooth and decent power for light or medium duty. The shape of the housings makes for a good grip while working, and the tools are surprisingly quiet. The rear exhaust can be aimed as well.
diy570
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@diy570
nice setup !!!
Do you have some close up pics of the Dynabrade die grinders in the upper left corner and the Blue Point AT401MCA in the upper right corner ? How is the torque of the Blue point tool ? Does it stall easily ?
nice setup !!!
Do you have some close up pics of the Dynabrade die grinders in the upper left corner and the Blue Point AT401MCA in the upper right corner ? How is the torque of the Blue point tool ? Does it stall easily ?
jjjrmx5
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What do you mean by bits?
Grinding Burrs? Stones? Cutoff wheels? Reamers?
For burrs, this is who I use.
US made.
http://www.garrtool.com/
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diy570
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here's the picture of the dynabrades you asked about. the blue point in the other picture is a 3" da, it works ok, but i don't like it. the random orbital piece seemed to wear out quick and its kinda sloppy. i'll replace it with a dynabrade one of these days soon.
diy570
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nice looking grinders !!!
Made in US ?
yes, made in clarence, ny right outside of buffalo. they are very expensive to buy new, but here's a link to a website to buy factory rebuilds at a fraction of the cost of new, directly from dynabrade:
http://www.abrasivedge.com/shop/index.php?l=product_list&c=421
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