Anyone know of an electric die grinder type tool? I have a dremel - too small, and I have an angle grinder - too big. I need something in between. I have a dewalt orbital sander, but I want something that can grind and cut and be held in one hand. A right-angle electric die grinder would be perfect, but I can't seem to find something reasonably priced...
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454ragtop
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You can buy electric die grinders that are bigger than a Dremel, or at least you used to be able to. I have a Craftsman Commercial from probably the 70's, about twice as big as a Dremel, and has a collet that takes tools with a 1/4" shank. I know Bosch used to make one too. Not sure about the one hand, might be doable, but has a lot more nut than a Dremel. Seems the pneumatic stuff is a lot more common nowadays.
HTH, Jim
HTH, Jim
don't think it will happen.....not with an electrical tool
air tool simple? Dotco 10L1200B ....check ebay
the new price will give you heart failure
Dotcos DO NOT BREAK
i have 2 10L1200Bs and a short 1/4" 30k with a case thats almost worn smooth.....its my weld prep tool
i have a long shank 1/4" for porting heads.....been using it since ~'76
I'm late to the party, but what you are looking for is a RotoZip.
They're 4-5amp, larger than a dremel but smaller than an angle grinder. They can be fitted with cutting, sanding, and polishing wheels. If you get a newer one they even make handy right angle attachments and guards that turn them into a bona-fide little angle grinder.
Smaller models like the Solaris can be held in one hand while doing any grinding and sanding you need. They take 1/8'' and 1/4'' shank tools. I'm pretty sure there's aftermarket outfits that make sanding barrels, engraving tips, and all kinds of **** for them too.
They're 4-5amp, larger than a dremel but smaller than an angle grinder. They can be fitted with cutting, sanding, and polishing wheels. If you get a newer one they even make handy right angle attachments and guards that turn them into a bona-fide little angle grinder.
Smaller models like the Solaris can be held in one hand while doing any grinding and sanding you need. They take 1/8'' and 1/4'' shank tools. I'm pretty sure there's aftermarket outfits that make sanding barrels, engraving tips, and all kinds of **** for them too.
IndyGarage
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Makita and I think Milwaukee and Dewault make an electric die grinder. Sounds like what you want.
I have a Rotozip with a flexible shaft which is really handy for jobs that require more power than my dremel type tool can deliver.
I have a Rotozip with a flexible shaft which is really handy for jobs that require more power than my dremel type tool can deliver.
JASTECH
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If you would like to stay with the Dremel brand then buy a larger Dremel, I have one that I grind welds on custom swivels with. It's made in USA me thinks. Another good brand is Proxxom, you can hold it and the bigger more powerfull Dremel with one hand. The bigger Dremel came in a black case with the cable attachment for better control. It also has a variable speed wheel that comes in handy. What do you intend to use it on? This might help us get you better advice.
I do a little fiberglass fabrication and need some thing that can sand down and cut off the rough areas. I have a random orbital, but it doesn't take off material like my flap disk on the angle grinder. The angle grinder is just too heavy to be accurate with one hand.
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gopromiller
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yeah, i think so, The angle grinder is just too heavy to be accurate with one hand.thank you
AZ_Catskinner
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They do make electric die grinders, but the one handed operation isn't so hot.
emeraldcoupe
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although i'll agree with you that dotcos are great, they do break. i've rebuilt a fair share of them.
JASTECH
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dmc, Then I shall lean towards the HD Dremel that comes with cable for better control in confined areas. It has the power for better cutting blades and sanding attachments.
A company called "Gyros" makes good quality bits and have their own rotory tool now. Gyros is a USA company.
A company called "Gyros" makes good quality bits and have their own rotory tool now. Gyros is a USA company.
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454ragtop
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Just stumbled accross this looking for something else http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0017PR65Y/?tag=atomicindus08-20
Might do what you want.
Might do what you want.
Iron-Iceberg
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Flexable shaft hanging drill. Foot pedal one hand control
http://www.leica-microsystems.com/p...s/details/product/flexible-drive-shaft-drill/
http://www.leica-microsystems.com/p...s/details/product/flexible-drive-shaft-drill/