I bought a 4.5" Makita grinder that has the larger spindle thread size
(5/8" x 11). In retrospect, I wish I had a gotten the next
smaller model that has a M10x1.25 spindle and takes 4" wheels.
The reasons are:
1: I was under the impression that it was harder to find accessories
for the smaller spindle. This has not been the case.
2: A Spit is so small and tinny that a 4" wheel is plenty big enough,
and will fit in some places that a 4.5" wheel won't.
3: You can put a flat cut-off wheel in the smaller grinder, but
the bigger one needs a depressed-center wheel, which
thicker and harder to find. (This is true for Makita tools, at least.)
4: Makita throws in a carrying case with the smaller grinder.
I hope this is helpful
Doug
At 10:38 PM 4/6/01 , Nick Moseley wrote:
>Spitlisters: any advice or opinions on which angle grinder I should buy? I'm
>working on the body of my 76, and have made an A post repair panel. Now I
>need to cut out the rusty old one. What are the actual advantages of the
>different features on these things?
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