At 01:48 PM 9/19/96 -0700, Mike Lee - Team Banana Racing wrote:
>
> I'm looking for some recommendations on an electric
> grinder/cutoff, similar to the 3"-4" air ones that are pretty
> common.
My dad bought one from Sears that is like an over grown dremel tool.
He prefers it to the air driven die grinders. It's a "industrial"
model I believe and I think it was about $100. If you aren't in a hurry and
haven't heard of Harbor Freight call them and ask for
their catalogue. They can be reached at:
Harbor Freight Tools
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd
P.O. Box 6010
Camarillo, Ca. 93011-6010
(800) 423-2567
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> Mark Miller wrote:
> I bought one of the 4" $25 Chicago Electric ones from Harbor
> Freight Tools (800)423-2567. It's not at all a bad tool to use.
> Note that it (like all grinders, but the cheaper ones more so) is
> quite loud. The neighbors won't like it that much more than a
> compressor.
>.....
> Oh yeah, a good face shield with goggles underneath plus some ear
> protection is really important.
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I have purchased the cheap ones from Harbor Freight and 2 Makitas
for about $50 ea. I'd say go for the cheaper ones. I've burned
up 3 so far. These are great tools, but not like the die grinders
with a cut off wheel. I've never used the grinder as a cut off
tool. I use it as a grinder and with a knotted wire wheel for
cleaning rust and stuff off parts. Works great.
I have to agree very strongly with what Mark wrote about the face
shield and ear protection. In addition, I strongly recommend some
heavy leather gloves. I've had the wire wheel get away from me
and chew up both of my hands. Leaves a nasty scare.
John
John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jblair@exis.net
Va. Beach, Va Phone: (757) 495-8229
48 TR1800 48 #4 Midget 65 Morgan 4/4 Series V
75 Bricklin SV1 77 Spitfire
The one with the most toys, wins!
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