What's the best Angle Grinder to get...?

[Ju8vP3t]

I'm looking to get an Angle Grinder, been looking at a 4 1/2" DeWalt, anyone have any opinions or suggestions?

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[diggemall]

Milwaukee. Worth every dime.

Diggem'

[digging wv]

I use a DeWalt at work. Has taken a lot of abuse and still runs like a scaulded dog!

[extractor]

Good question. It all depends on how much you will use it and how much ya want to spend. I Keep 4 angle grinders ready to go at all times. Each one has a different blade on it. I buy 2 H/f about every year @ $15. and replace them about every year. I have a Dewalt about 5 years now with never a problem. I also have A Makita for around 15 or 17 years now, with no problems . The Makita is the one I like the best and and is the quietest of them all .

[Ju8vP3t]

Well it wouldn't be used everyday, I was thinking something in the middle (price-wise)....after checking 'em out, I think a variable speed option would be a good thing...looks like not all of 'em come fitted with that option....some of yoose pro's correct me, seems like there's a lot you could do with a grinder....sand, cut....etc with the right disk, could you cut up a car body?

[diggemall]

with the right disk, could you cut up a car body?

Yes, but it might cost more than the scrap steel is worth. The thin cutting disks burn up mighty fast.

Diggem'

[michiganbutcher]

Tools are something I feel you get what you pay for ! I have a Makita and a Dewalt.....Ive had for over 5 years. both are great grinders. Both are just for general garage use.. I just started to make a digger for myself and already went through 2 cutting discs.....but it sure makes quick work of it.

[Newt]

I have a $10 dollar one from a traveling tool tent. 10 grinding wheels for a dollar too.
Newt

[greydigger]

Every shop/garage needs a grinder.
Think of all the movies - when folks get serious they show sparks flying and blue arcs.
Even when they are making wooden parade floats! LOL

Really depends on how much you would use it.
Someone using it a couple times a year could get a cheap HF unit with discs for $20.
Sharpen an axe, shovel, etc.

I have a Makita for 20 yrs and no problem but it cost a bunch.

Even got a nifty chain saw adapter and carved a full sized bear head out of wood.
Another handy item is a saw blade that can kill you in 1 second but spinning at 17,000 rpm cuts small branches in seconds too.
Like a light saber.

I have cut up cars but an oxy/acetylene torch is the way to go with that.
Careful with oil, gas, and hydraulic fluids.

Full face mask and leather gloves. (Cotton ones catch on fire).

One of the most dangerous tools there is, but can be handy.



Grey

[Functional]

Well it wouldn't be used everyday, I was thinking something in the middle (price-wise)....after checking 'em out, I think a variable speed option would be a good thing...looks like not all of 'em come fitted with that option....some of yoose pro's correct me, seems like there's a lot you could do with a grinder....sand, cut....etc with the right disk, could you cut up a car body?

I haven't used the 4 1/2" DeWalt, but that is kind of on the high end, price wise. But then, I'm Mr.Thrifty.
I have 2 Mikita Mini Grinders, but I don't use them for cutting. I do strongly advise staying away from the cheap brands as some of them use bushings instead of bearings.

For my cutting jobs, I have a 14" no name chop saw and when the blades get worn down enough, I use them on a B&D circular saw. And for the really fancy stuff, (like thin material found in autobody), I use a high speed air cutter. I think the blades for that are only 3 1/2" diameter, but it cuts fast and straight. I used to use a 14" Pioneer Partner, (bought out by Husqvarna), gas powered cutoff saw, that could cut through a car body and frame. Great toy, but I'm not in that business any more. If you have a chainsaw, some spare parts, some tools, a welder and a little know how, its possible to build one.

F.

[boogeyman]

DeWalt ***** Dropped out of a second story window. scuffed the plastic, still running like new!
Harbor Freight ****

Harbor Freight has disks in ten packs works out to about 79 cents a disk for the thin cut off ones.

[kenley]

Go to the Sears refurbished center. half to 3/4 price with new warrenty. Just bought a 2hp plunge router, soft start with two collets,edge guide and soft tool bag for $75.00

[mrs.oroblanco]

Like Michiganbutcher, I have a Makita and a DeWalt - also a Makita portable. (that is hardly used).

Sad to say, the other two have been used and abused - but, happy to say - they still run like a bear! I keep a diamond on the Dewalt, and regular discs on the Makita. (the portable is mostly used for finish stuff).

Considering what they have been through, and the number of years I've had them, and all the different uses of them - both are worth the price, imo.

B

[Shortstack]

A lot depends on how often you'll be using it. For occasional use, a Harbor Freight unit or a Black & Decker from a Wal-Mart. The one I have is a Black & Decker that is great. If you're going to use it everyday or almost as often, then invest the extra money and get a DeWalt or Makita.

Whichever one you get, make sure you can replace the brushes yourself.

[mrs.oroblanco]

Speaking of brushes - don't get one of the new "brushless" ones. It cuts down the number of years you will be able to use it.

B

[brendankiely]

Milwaukee are best, e.g. the Milwaukee 6088

It runs at an optimal 6000 RPM, and will shield your hands from vibrations with a Soft-Grip main handle, to give better better control as well as better comfort.

More details at: http://best-gear.org/milwaukee-6088-...-with-lock-on/

[New Direction]

I use a black and decker from wal-mart at home purely because of wal-marts return policy. Buy one of these and you will have a grinder for life. Heck you could just swap it out when the brushes go but I think thats leaching a little too much. Also no need to ship it just drive down to the local wal-mart.

At work I use Metabo's. Not sure how much my boss paid but I would recommend going with Dewalt, Milwaukee, or Makita instead. The Metabo's serve us well but they tend to heat up and smoke a little easier tehn other brands I have used.