The Fein Grinder

[Ryan]

So... Most people consider the Makita to be the best wired grinder on the planet per dollar spent. I guess I'm one of those guys? I mean, I have a Makita for wired use and a Milwaukee for wireless and haven't had an issue with either. I tend to go fo...
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[PureLeaf]

Incase this post inspires people to check out Fein grinders. Beware the new entry price WSG 7-115. It is not made in Germany, it is made in China.

Most of Fein's things are made in Germany, but theres a few that are not.

 

[dutchgray]

I know the Fein is 3 times the price of an equivalent spec Makita in my local tool shop. I would like one as it looks and feels quality, but we get about 10 years out of the Makitas with a brush change or two.

 

[Mickey O]

So... Most people consider the Makita to be the best wired grinder on the planet per dollar spent. I guess I'm one of those guys? I mean, I have a Makita for wired use and a Milwaukee for wireless and haven't had an issue with either. I tend to go fo...
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I thought Metabo was considered the best?

 

[Askme42]

I thought Metabo was considered the best?

Love my metabo. I'll put it up
Against anything.

 

[Jmonnty]

We have a couple fein WSG20-180 grinders, we get a solid couple years out of them. The trigger takes some getting used to.

 

[mopar4wd]

I've had great luck with Makita grinders. I bought one just for fiberglass work 10 years ago and even with all the dust never a problem. I had several cheap ones I used for metal (harbor freight) that all failed. My father then gave me his 1988 vintage Makita when he got a new one. Still works great.

 

[American Locomotive]

I know a lot of people with Makita grinders who have been very happy with them. I don't see how the Fein could possibly be 3x the grinder.

I really like my Black and Decker 13 amp 7-9" grinder, but B&D probably hasn't made a grinder like this in 30 over years.

 

[losvre]

Incase this post inspires people to check out Fein grinders. Beware the new entry price WSG 7-115. It is not made in Germany, it is made in China.

Most of Fein's things are made in Germany, but theres a few that are not.

Thank for the heads up.

A new small Bosch my dad bought is also from China.

My next one would be either Metabo or Flex with variable speed.

What do you guys think between these two?

 

[Monte]

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PS:

Fein Tools not made in Germany:
Cordless tools: ASB/ABS/ABSU/ASCD (China)
Corded tools: WSG 7-115 angle grinder (China ? S.Korea ?)/vacuums (Romania)/JHM core drills (USA)/belt grinders (Denmark)

My next one would be either Metabo or Flex with variable speed.
What do you guys think between these two?

Maybe this helps :
all Metabo variable speed grinders = Made in Germany
Flex LE 9-11 125 is not made in Germany
(L 3410 VR/L 1506 VR/LE 14-7 125 INOX/L 3406 VRG are made in Germany)
-Rat tail or not....?
-variable slow speed range....?
-variable medium speed range ...?? or
-variable high speed range..... ??
-amps ??
-price ??
What do you want/need ??

 

[Dave455]

I know the Fein is 3 times the price of an equivalent spec Makita in my local tool shop. I would like one as it looks and feels quality, but we get about 10 years out of the Makitas with a brush change or two.

Have a hunt around for a deal Dutch! I have a few Fein tools now and I have never paid anything like that!

Think my Fein 115mm grinders was a little more expensive than Makita, but nothing like x3!

I hate grinders though, so if I have to use one I don't like the added hassle of a cheap one!

I once bought an Einhell, just for one job away from home! It was without doubt the shittiest and most dangerous power tool I have ever owned! It remains hung above my bench as a warning against false economies!

 

[JonnyMac]

Cant beat bosch imo..

 

[rsanter]

Makita? HA! What a joke
I have killed makitas with no problem
The longest lived grinders I have had in my shop are the black&decker industrial-dewalt grinders. I though you could never beat them.
Then because of some deal thread here I tried the FEIN grinders and they are not my favorite. Love them, have 4 of them

Bob

 

[Builder302]

His tear downs are great, a wealth of knowledge and pretty evenly critical

 

[IndyGarage]

Love watching Ave - even when he's wrong he's entertaining

I don't have a Fein grinder, but I do have grinders from Dewault, Makita, Milwaukee, Hitachi, Bosch, Porter Cable, Harbour Freight, and Metabo. All of them are pretty good. I use all sizes, 4 1/2, 6, 7 and 9 inch.

I'd say I value smooth running and plenty of power over anything else.

I'd put the Metabo and the Makitas at the top.
r
The Metabo with the quick nut is awesome and seems to have a powerful, smooth motor.

The Makita 6 inch 11 amp SJS with soft start and variable speed is probably the best combination of power and easy to use. I could use Makitas all day with their butter smooth motors.

The 7-9 inch ones are just too big and heavy for me to use much. I've got a 9 inch Dewault that is a monster, but I can only use it a few minutes at a time.

Bosch is probably my least favorite of the name brands - very rough running.

Porter Cable is the sleeper among them. About the cheapest and very durable.

Harbour Frieght grinders are OK for occasional light duty use - If used hard, either their switches or the brush holders will give out.

 

[losvre]

Makita? HA! What a joke
I have killed makitas with no problem
The longest lived grinders I have had in my shop are the black&decker industrial-dewalt grinders. I though you could never beat them.
Then because of some deal thread here I tried the FEIN grinders and they are not my favorite. Love them, have 4 of them

Bob

Do you mean that you like the Fein over the B&D? Have you tried the Metabo?

 

[losvre]

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PS:

Fein Tools not made in Germany:
Cordless tools: ASB/ABS/ABSU/ASCD (China)
Corded tools: WSG 7-115 angle grinder (China ? S.Korea ?)/vacuums (Romania)/JHM core drills (USA)/belt grinders (Denmark)


Maybe this helps :
all Metabo variable speed grinders = Made in Germany
Flex LE 9-11 125 is not made in Germany
(L 3410 VR/L 1506 VR/LE 14-7 125 INOX/L 3406 VRG are made in Germany)
-Rat tail or not....?
-variable slow speed range....?
-variable medium speed range ...?? or
-variable high speed range..... ??
-amps ??
-price ??
What do you want/need ??

I thought I had decided until your post

is rat tail useful?
Price not a problem.
Speed- not sure what I need. I mostly use it for cutting a few things, but mostly for grinding steel as well as rough sanding with proper attachment. If i get the variable one I may use it for polishing the car?

Will go back to the drawing board again

 

[mobiledynamics]

PS:

Fein Tools not made in Germany:
Cordless tools: ASB/ABS/ABSU/ASCD (China)
Corded tools: WSG 7-115 angle grinder (China ? S.Korea ?)/vacuums (Romania)/JHM core drills (USA)/belt grinders (Denmark)

My old Fein Rotary, which I don't have in my possesion, I could have sworn it was German made.

 

[PureLeaf]

Because Ryan won't let user's control their own posts for editing, deleting, etc

 

[losvre]

I wouldn't use it to polish a car. Get a random orbital for that.

Thanks Pureleaf
Now that I re-read my post I have realised it.

how about the Festool ETS

I think I will go with the elbow grease in the end

 

[Showkey]

My Fein oscillating multi tool was made in Germany.

And according to several spec sheets on the Internet there still made their.

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

We use hand grinders extensively. Few things I have noticed when using (not Fein) grinders.
-hands should not come near the motor as motors get hot and burn hands
-no slide lock switches, get jammed with dust, only use a trigger style switch

Our favorite brand is Dewalt.

 

[djbmw]

Love watching Ave - even when he's wrong he's entertaining

Fully Agree! He's one of the few Youtube channels I subscribe to. Him and Matthias Wandel (wood working) are my weekly viewing addiction.

 

[CarModels]

Go with elbow grease.

 

[PaverMan]

I didn't know about AvE since this post and since the discovery, I've watched an OBSCENE amount of his videos.

His knowledge of everything seems almost fictional. I know it's not, but, I just heard his wax poetic about the finer points of unemployment in a small town in Germany.

 

[winlinmac]

The compact WSG8-115 (successor to WSG7) is made in Germany. And the quality is clearly there. A smooth operation compared to the Porter Cable brand. Although I must say, the Porter Cable branded Angle Grinders are the best in its class in terms of cost.