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Merkava_4 said:
The Bosch 1806E is the one I'd get today.

Mine is the old model 1301 and it's been an excellent grinder.
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speed bump said:
Spend the couple of extra bucks and pick up the Magnum
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004TI18/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Last time I looked the Magnums were still US made and a heck of a grinder.

Otherwise I would skip the Dewalt, they are kind of blah for the money you pay.
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I am intrigued by both options. I would spend the extra money on the Bosch if I could convince myself that I need a 6" grinder...but idk...
 
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Merkava_4 said:
Does that Milwaukee have a paddle switch? ^ ^ ^ ^

I hate paddle switches.
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Yes it is a paddle. All I have ever used is paddle type grinders though.. So it does not bother me.

Really all I will be using this for is cleaning up welds, and cutting metal. I am sure I will find other uses along the way, but for now I think a 4-1/2" grinder will suit my needs.
 
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Yes it is a paddle. All I have ever used is paddle type grinders though.. So it does not bother me.
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I don't know how you guys can stand paddle switches; you gotta constantly squeeze the damn thing to keep the grinder running.
 
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get a old 9 inch full metal body one at a garage sale this summer for 5-15 bucks i usually see them at auctions and and stuff and they usually always work and are built tough and have real power
 
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I know you wanted to go with the whole high power thing, but there a few other things to consider. First of all is the weight. If you're going to use it a lot for grunt work like grinding gunk off the chassis of old cars I prefer the HF cheapo light-weight ones. When they burn out I just toss them in the trash. Also, consider the cost. It's not uncommon to see guys with two angle grinders each with a dedicated job; cutting disc or grinding wheel. That way you don't have to stop and change disc's in the middle of a job. If this is your first one, go to Home Depot and grab & hold a few models to see what configuration you're comfortable with. I found I liked the trigger handle feel of the B&D model at HD.
 
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More than a $100 but we have a Dewalt 4-1/2" grinder at work that's 13 amps & has taken serious abuse as it's used in a steel fabrication shop everyday. You can't stop it by bearing down on it if you try. On the other hand, I bought a 7 amp Dewalt at Lowes last year that crapped out after 4 months. I want a Metabo now.
 
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Rickster said:
I know you wanted to go with the whole high power thing, but there a few other things to consider. First of all is the weight. If you're going to use it a lot for grunt work like grinding gunk off the chassis of old cars I prefer the HF cheapo light-weight ones. When they burn out I just toss them in the trash. Also, consider the cost. It's not uncommon to see guys with two angle grinders each with a dedicated job; cutting disc or grinding wheel. That way you don't have to stop and change disc's in the middle of a job. If this is your first one, go to Home Depot and grab & hold a few models to see what configuration you're comfortable with. I found I liked the trigger handle feel of the B&D model at HD.
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I agree with Rickster. :thumbup: I have a cheap grinder from Menards with a wire wheel on it and on I have a dewalt for grinding. I have a older model of the Dewalt you linked to I have been happy with it. I can't comment on the new models.
 
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Merkava_4 said:
I don't know how you guys can stand paddle switches; you gotta constantly squeeze the damn thing to keep the grinder running.
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Uhh, just holding the grinder keeps the paddle down, how do you hold a grinder? WIFF UR TEEF?!? :lol_hitti

I have two Dewalts, but I plan on getting a Metabo for my next grinder.
 
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Merkava_4 said:
I don't know how you guys can stand paddle switches; you gotta constantly squeeze the damn thing to keep the grinder running.
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ever had a cut off blade crack, then catch and rip the grinder out of your hand? I have ... w/ out the paddle that thing bounces around like crazy until you can unplug it. Now i won't use one that doesn't have the paddle switch.
 
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I think a 4.5" is definitely what you're looking for. I got a Bosch 7" angle grinder for stupid cheap off ebay, but it is huge! Definitely too unwieldy to be used for notching tubes, cleaning up welds, etc.
 
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I bought the Milwaukee 6148-30 a couple months ago to replace a Porter-Cable that I let the magic smoke out of. I haven't used the Milwaukee a whole lot, but I am impressed from what I have done with it. I'm not a little guy, and it is all I want to try to hold onto with a 3" cup brush. The paddle switch works great, much nicer than most. The no-tool guard adjustment is very nice as well. It is, unfortunately, not US made.

That $79 shipped Amazon price is a great deal - couldn't find one for less than $99+shipping a couple months ago, then wound up getting one from an eBay seller for ~$87 to my door.
 
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Aren`t the lower priced Milwaukees made in Mexico ?? Or already china ? What about the sawzalls ?
 
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Rickster said:
I know you wanted to go with the whole high power thing, but there a few other things to consider. First of all is the weight. If you're going to use it a lot for grunt work like grinding gunk off the chassis of old cars I prefer the HF cheapo light-weight ones. When they burn out I just toss them in the trash. Also, consider the cost. It's not uncommon to see guys with two angle grinders each with a dedicated job; cutting disc or grinding wheel. That way you don't have to stop and change disc's in the middle of a job. If this is your first one, go to Home Depot and grab & hold a few models to see what configuration you're comfortable with. I found I liked the trigger handle feel of the B&D model at HD.
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Defiantly some good points. I personally will not be using the grinder for extended work like that so weight is not really an issue for me. That and I am not exactly a small guy... And if I ever do work where I need to switch disc's I will probably just go buy a cheap one for the less important job.

At the moment though I am still heavily considering the Milwaukee Magnum.
 
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