New different 4 1/2" angle grinder

[Rory Bellows]

Was at Home Depot picking up a wax ring and new shutoff valve for a toliet and went to the tool section to see if there's any deals. Anyway, I saw a new Ridgid 4 1/2" angle grinder. It is called a slim angle grinder and it has a different body style that seemed decent to me. I already have three grinders and am not in the market for one but I kind of liked it especially the tool less guard adjustment on it. I've taken off all the guards on my grinders because they are older styles and usually in the way. It is priced at $99 and is made in china (what isn't?) but it has a lifetime guarantee on parts and labor. Check it out if you need a new one.

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs...n.endeca.EndecaDataBean@56827a74&ddkey=Search

John

 

[rsanter]

slim grip means smaller motor.
less rotating mass means less grunt force when you are working it hard

bob

 

[ironheadtom]

Looks cool .

 

[Rory Bellows]

slim grip means smaller motor.
less rotating mass means less grunt force when you are working it hard

bob

I think it was 10 amp. I'm not sure though.

 

[Scout Driver]

My paws are a little on the small side. I've never had issues with grinders before, but I think that this one would be easier to handle and worth looking into. Thanks for posting this!

Scott

 

[Jack Olsen]

That one is 7 amps.

 

[e-tek]

I have 4 different grinders and my fave is my Makita - because it's got the most slender casing. It's easier to hold, easier to manuever.

 

[tube_guy]

Everyone wants to buy small, lightweight, power tools that are easier to handle, so that's what everyone wants to make. Unfortunately, there's always a tradeoff and in this case it's probably power. To me, motor current ratings don't mean so much because manufacturers can rate motors in many different ways. I've used "5 amp" grinders that were pretty lifeless and I've also used "5 amp" grinders that were really powerful and quite useful. More powerful than most of my "7 amp" grinders. The powerful 5 amp grinders were always a bit larger and heavier. If I were in the market for a new grinder, I would buy a model that's been around a few years and has a somewhat proven track record.

 

[MarshallGirvin]

I have 4 different grinders and my fave is my Makita - because it's got the most slender casing. It's easier to hold, easier to manuever.

I love Makita, they make a great tool.

 

[BigBlue1]

I have 4 different grinders and my fave is my Makita - because it's got the most slender casing. It's easier to hold, easier to manuever.

I agree when it was time to purchase a new grinder I went with another Makita. I perfer milwaukee tools but there grinder was just too bulky

 

[jmh21586]

We use grinders at work to grind out mortar joints. 8 hours a day, five days a week. Sometimes for months on end. Probably the toughest work a grinder can be made to do. The best grinders out there are the Metabos. Hands down. DeWalts and Milwaukees are ok but distant seconds from Metabos.

 

[iamironman]

We use grinders at work to grind out mortar joints. 8 hours a day, five days a week. Sometimes for months on end. Probably the toughest work a grinder can be made to do. The best grinders out there are the Metabos. Hands down. DeWalts and Milwaukees are ok but distant seconds from Metabos.

x2
Once you use a Metabo you wont want anything else. Powerful, smooth, long lasting.

I may not use mine quite as often as jmh21586 but I do regularly spend a couple of days at a time grinding on ornamental metal projects once or twice a week.

One of my abrasives suppliers just sent a flier for a model W8-115 Quick-change, #600259420 4-1/2" 8 amp for $79.99. I'm calling my order in Monday afternoon.

 

[wellstig1]

x2
Once you use a Metabo you wont want anything else. Powerful, smooth, long lasting.

I may not use mine quite as often as jmh21586 but I do regularly spend a couple of days at a time grinding on ornamental metal projects once or twice a week.

One of my abrasives suppliers just sent a flier for a model W8-115 Quick-change, #600259420 4-1/2" 8 amp for $79.99. I'm calling my order in Monday afternoon.

How much could you get one to me for with shipping?

 

[jmh21586]

$107 on ebay. free shipping.

Ever had a Metabo?? You'd like it. No tools to adjust guard, if you choose to keep it on. No tools needed to replace blades.(most models)

Check your local stores. They might carry them. Masonry stores. Contractor supply stores, and stores that sell mostly blades like diamond blades and carbide blades.



But $79.00 sounds like a pretty great deal.

 

[Monte]

interesting concept ! i like it

 

[sdowney717]

what do you all think of cordless grinders.

http://www.hitachipowertools.com/store_item.php?iID=630&arrPath=1,8,31,p630,

 

[jmh21586]

interesting concept ! i like it

Terrible. Designs like that limit the number of ways you can hold onto a grinder. Plus it looks to be heavy on the cord end.

 

[jmh21586]

what do you all think of cordless grinders.

We were doing some aluminum window sill work last year and a coworker brought in a DeWalt 18v cordless grinder. It really went through the batteries. Had two batteries and it went throught them a lot faster than they could charge.
I suppose they'd be alright for light work.

 

[maxipouce]

what do you all think of cordless grinders.

QUOTE]

That's the most absolute ****, a good grinder has at least 1HP, even if this machine feels good when you buy it, it won't keep it's power very long.

 

[wellstig1]

$107 on ebay. free shipping.

Ever had a Metabo?? You'd like it. No tools to adjust guard, if you choose to keep it on. No tools needed to replace blades.(most models)

Check your local stores. They might carry them. Masonry stores. Contractor supply stores, and stores that sell mostly blades like diamond blades and carbide blades.



But $79.00 sounds like a pretty great deal.

Do you have any idea what how the quick change function works? Never used a grinder with that.

 

[Ign]

Do you have any idea what how the quick change function works? Never used a grinder with that.

Yep, it's just got a two piece sort of internal ratcheting lock ring and a key way cut into the spindle. You fire it up just a little, let it coast down some and then hit the spindle lock and it loosens itself.

But here's a tip: none of this is needed. All you need to do is spin your accessories hand tight by grabbing the OD of said accy and snugging w the spindle locked. In almost all cases friction will hold the lock ring to the ID of said accy. Then you need to change, you just lock the spindle again, grab the OD and loosen by hand.

Now, as to cordless grinders, I have the Milwaukee V28. It's "ok." Definitely better suited to light duty use, but awesome for remote areas where you just need to do a bit of grinding and don't wanna run 500' of extension cord.

I've got two older Metabos (one is the older Ridgid-badged one) and they're nice. I don't have the newer round bodies but sounds like they ****.

 

[jmh21586]

Do you have any idea what how the quick change function works? Never used a grinder with that.

Basicaly you put the blade on, then the retaining nut, push the spindle lock button and hold it in while you turn the blade. As you turn the blade it turnd and tightens the retaining nut. Opposite to take it off. Works great. No tools needed to change blades.

But you can do this with pretty much any grinder. The retaining nuts don't need to be torqued on there supper tight. As a matter of fact if you do do it this way you dont have to worry about over tightening which can cause diamind blades to take on a bowl shape while spinning and hot.

 

[tube_guy]

interesting concept ! i like it

That's a lot different than I thought. Looks like the tradeoff is that it got a lot bigger in another direction.

 

[nolatoolguy]

not to sure what to think of it

never been a big fan of rigid tools

i think i might just be old fashion witch is why i dont care for it

 

[rwhite692]

what do you all think of cordless grinders.

http://www.hitachipowertools.com/store_item.php?iID=630&arrPath=1,8,31,p630,

I am VERY interested in getting a cordless 4.5" grinder such as this one. I have several corded ones, 4.5" and 8" for heavier work / extended grinding sessions on big projects but a cordless 4.5" would be very handy for smaller tasks or when the need arises to work out in the field without power handy.

 

[kartracer55]

slim grip means smaller motor.
less rotating mass means less grunt force when you are working it hard

bob

Bingo. Im guessing it has no balls...

But it is cool none the less!

EDIT: as a side note, I have yet to see a 4 1/2 inch grinder where the body is any larger than the 4 1/2 inch wheel, so I think I might be missing the point here. Regardless of the handle size, the wheel is still the same size. Don't see where I would use it. Certainly innovative though

 

[SM Racing]

I will never go back to a anything smaller than this.:

http://www.dewalt.com/tools/metalwo...small-angle-trigger-grip-grinders-d28115.aspx

I have one of these as my primary grinder and I couldn't be happier. If it dies I may try a Metabo, but it is hard to argue with 13AMPs and a super comfortable grinder. I use it every day building cages and other metal fab. I have two other lightweight Dewalt paddle grinders, but they only get wire wheels and cut off wheels.

 

[crewchief888]

i saw this one at HD also, it felt ok in my hand, but is a little longer than most other grinders.
my hands are on the smallish side also, the only grinder that i have a problem hanging onto is milwaukee.

to me the price seems a little high.

 

[Indy_500]

just picked up a craftsman 4.5" angle grinder for free today just had to go get a new disk. it looked pretty new i'm guessing less than 10 years old? it's hardly been used. sitting in my grandpa's garage, he said take it. along with a black and decker belt sander and a 7.5 gallon old old air compressor, which i had to get a few new parts for.

 

[crewchief888]

i didnt pick up a new hitachi 4 1/2" grinder at lowes for $39.
even came with a nice little carrying case
and 5 grinding wheels

 

[action fab]

i didnt pick up a new hitachi 4 1/2" grinder at lowes for $39.
even came with a nice little carrying case
and 5 grinding wheels

I bought that one last year. its actualy a really nice tool. I have gone through a lot of grinders and that one is actually one of the best I have bought.

 

[crewchief888]

I bought that one last year. its actualy a really nice tool. I have gone through a lot of grinders and that one is actually one of the best I have bought.

i like it so far, only thing thats strange is the angle on the side handle, feels weird in my hands after setting down another grinder.