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Half decent 4-1/2 inch angle grinder under $100
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elronin
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Packard V8
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Horses for courses.
The trend over the years seems to be to choose a lighter tool and overwork it. (For example, using the 3/8" drives when 1/2" drive should be used on the larger bolts.)
Thinking about it, most of the failures I've seen in the small grinders come from pushing them where the 7" or 9" should have been used.
The reason my DeWalt 4.5" has lasted so long is the 7" and the 9" are used for the heavy pressure/hard stuff. Yes, the 9" Black & Decker Wildcat takes a man to swing it for very long, but it's going to outlive me.
As an example, We were knocking the rust off my Studebaker truck frame. I was using the B&D with a cup wire wheel. My body guy was using a HF 4.5" with a smaller wire wheel. I worked all down my side and started back up his side before he was half way; about that time his HF let the smoke out and died.
Wrong tool for the job, but his excuse was when he's using them every day, lighter is easier at the end of the day.
jack vines
The trend over the years seems to be to choose a lighter tool and overwork it. (For example, using the 3/8" drives when 1/2" drive should be used on the larger bolts.)
Thinking about it, most of the failures I've seen in the small grinders come from pushing them where the 7" or 9" should have been used.
The reason my DeWalt 4.5" has lasted so long is the 7" and the 9" are used for the heavy pressure/hard stuff. Yes, the 9" Black & Decker Wildcat takes a man to swing it for very long, but it's going to outlive me.
As an example, We were knocking the rust off my Studebaker truck frame. I was using the B&D with a cup wire wheel. My body guy was using a HF 4.5" with a smaller wire wheel. I worked all down my side and started back up his side before he was half way; about that time his HF let the smoke out and died.
Wrong tool for the job, but his excuse was when he's using them every day, lighter is easier at the end of the day.
jack vines
Astro_Pneumatic_Tools
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0010DHFTK/?tag=atomicindus08-20
I'm looking for a nice angle grinder under $100 for light grinding and cutting (mostly bolts) not looking for the best just something decent with a paddle switch that can grind and run cut off wheels to cut off old stuck bolts ect.
I was looking at this Makita, what do you guys think? Or any reccomendations in my price range would be appreciated as i am a novice to angle grinders.
http://www.mytoolstore.com/astro/astdig01.html
sberry
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I agree, underpowered is no good, I have seen a handful of HF last a bit but more not dependable and powerful.As an example, We were knocking the rust off my Studebaker truck frame. I was using the B&D with a cup wire wheel. My body guy was using a HF 4.5" with a smaller wire wheel. I worked all down my side and started back up his side before he was half way; about that time his HF let the smoke out and died
I don't even own a big grinder, I probably should just don't.
sberry
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Before you drop a hundred gamble all of 30 on a B&D at Walmart for 30 or less on sale occasionally at Menards. I giggle when I use it, powerful and outlast several 100$ ones I have owned. Comes with a wheel.
I've had mine for years, and it keeps on ticking. Its easily the best and most useful HF purchase I've ever made. That being said I'm going to go knock on wood now, but I would not hesitate to recommend the 4.5" HF special to anyone.
My HF grinder worked great for years, I finally managed to kill it by spending a full 8 hour day grinding the surface rust off a 20x24 foot garage roof. I definitely got my $10 worth.
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Looking for an electric grinder. Not a big fan of astro pneumatic tools but thanks anyway.
I have the 11 amp Milwaukee and the thing is indestructible. Found it on sale for $75 new. Usually about $95 on amazon ($119 on Milwaukee site). I've used them all, prefer my milwaukee. A guy that works for me buys grinders at pawn shops. Usually $15 for most of the brands mentioned and most are lightly used. Buys them 3-4 at a time.
rice rocket
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11 amp? How heavy is it? You cuttin down buildings?
RAYJAY
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HF has the 4.5 inch on sale occasionally for $9.99 and I currently have four of them ........ two still in the box waiting for the others to go bad. Been two years and they are still going strong.
2nd on this have 4 of them here use the hell out of them, can't kill them
its nice to have a couple cut off wheel on one flap disk on other grinding disk and wire wheel
the orange ones.....
11 amp? How heavy is it? You cuttin down buildings?
It's the same size as the 6 or 7 amp they sell. Not that heavy. Has a good feel to it. May be an inch or two longer than some others, but it's a very nice 4.5" piece.
filtered
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I have a Dewalt 7-amp and 2 Bosch 7.5-amp slims. I like both, but if I was only to buy one I would buy the Dewalt 10-amp. I have used and abused my Dewalt 7-amp. My buddy is really hard on his tools and has a Dewalt 10-amp. Although he did say if it ever does die he'll buy a Metabo. My first one was a HF and that thing died quick under light use.
My vote is the Dewalt 10-amp, easily had for under $100.
My vote is the Dewalt 10-amp, easily had for under $100.