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Shopping for small angle grinder RichK 06-22-2006
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Posted by Sacramento Dave on June 22, 2006, 7:45 pm

> Hi All,
>
> Found this tool indispensable recently - it belonged to a friend. Now I
> want one too.
>
> They come in 4" and 4-1/2" and vary in price from $20 to $100 for the
> DeWalt
> D28402.
>
> One thing I found is that most models show 5A as current, I take it is the
> max current and represents either torque or HP. A couple of models like
> the
> D28402 show 10A as max current. That would imply twice of something :-)
>
> What do you like/dislike about an angle grinder? Is the DeWalt worth the
> triple the price of some of the models. I do not go by the "you get, what
> you pay for" = this is true for some things and only to some extent, but
> 3x
> the price, makes me think.
>
> Regards,
>
> RichK
>
>
I have a very old Makita it's not blue it's rust color I would guess at
least 12 years old most likely more. The only problem, I had to take it
apart and clean it the switch would stick. Also I don't know what your using
it for but there great with a diamond blade for tile and stucco. I want to
get a new one but I also find it is confusing, plus every Co. makes so many
Models.



Posted by Steven L Umbach on June 22, 2006, 7:57 pm
Take a look at the Bosch 1710. I got one and it is very nice. 7.5 amps and
made in Germany [at least they were a couple a months ago]. You can get a
reconditioned one for $65 with full warranty and new for about $20 more. If
you don't want to spend that much many say they have good luck with the
Harbor Freight Chicago Electric one that has ball bearings that is on sale
for around $20 - don't get the Drill Master one. -- Steve

http://bosch.cpotools.com/grinders_and_metalworking/small_angle_grinders/1710.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=91223


> Hi All,
>
> Found this tool indispensable recently - it belonged to a friend. Now I
> want one too.
>
> They come in 4" and 4-1/2" and vary in price from $20 to $100 for the
> DeWalt
> D28402.
>
> One thing I found is that most models show 5A as current, I take it is the
> max current and represents either torque or HP. A couple of models like
> the
> D28402 show 10A as max current. That would imply twice of something :-)
>
> What do you like/dislike about an angle grinder? Is the DeWalt worth the
> triple the price of some of the models. I do not go by the "you get, what
> you pay for" = this is true for some things and only to some extent, but
> 3x
> the price, makes me think.
>
> Regards,
>
> RichK
>
>



Posted by Rudy on June 24, 2006, 12:50 am

> Found this tool indispensable recently - it belonged to a friend. Now I
> want one too.
> They come in 4" and 4-1/2" and vary in price from $20 to $100 for the
> DeWalt
> D28402.

Depends on how much you're going to use it. I'd say the majority of
homeowners wont use one too often.
I use my 10 yr old ($60) Makita a lot cutting, trimming tile and cutting
concrete and stone with the 3 pak ($ 9.99) diamond blades from HFT.

My F-I-L needed one for a few days work. Got the 19.00 one from HFT..whata
piece of junk..did the job but got SO hot, I had to put a glove on to hold
it.

I think its probably fair to say the $ 100 one will probably last 5X the $
20 one.



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