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Re: Angle grinders - jteneyck - 01-16-2016
I have the older Ryobi, too, and have had no issues with it in over 5 years. That said, I'd buy the HF one with a 20% off coupon if I needed another.
John
Re: Angle grinders - rschissler - 01-16-2016
I bought a cheap angle grinder from HF some years ago for tile work, and it's worked really well. What I don't like about it is the switch location, which I think is somewhat dangerous, especially since it doesn't have a spring loaded switch. If buying again, I would pay much more attention to the switch, and would be willing to pay more for a safer tool.
Re: Angle grinders - Herb G - 01-16-2016
I forgot to mention. The paddle switch models at HF
are > than the slide switch models.
Re: Angle grinders - Scott W - 01-16-2016
EricU said:
there is nothing I hate more than a cheap tool. Having said that, I decided to strip a floor when I was 7 hours from my nice angle grinder. I was 15 minutes from a HF. I forget which grinder I bought, it was cheap. Works fine.
I usually denounce all things HF, however this is the time I think they make sense potentially.
Re: Angle grinders - Scott W - 01-16-2016
Wild Turkey said:
Got a belt sander? Coarse belts will do the job better and quicker if you just want to take the rust off.
If you're wanting to get it down to smooth metal -- good luck. That's LOTS of HARD metal you're looking at.
No, I want to make a horn too. Lots of videos of guys doing it on YouTube. I am confident it will be hard but little by little i think it can be done. I want to doa small forge and make a knife or two. MAYBE eeven a plane blade.
Re: Angle grinders - Tapper - 01-16-2016
I have a Makita and have liked it so much I would NEVER consider another brand! It is not the least expensive one on the market and I don't use it very often but when I need it, it does the job well. Has great ergonomics, is nice and heavy and has handled all tasks well so far.
Doug
Re: Angle grinders - AgGEM - 01-16-2016
Tapper said:
I have a Makita and have liked it so much I would NEVER consider another brand! It is not the least expensive one on the market and I don't use it very often but when I need it, it does the job well. Has great ergonomics, is nice and heavy and has handled all tasks well so far.
Doug
I agree.
We have had their 4 & 4.5 grinders at work for decades.
Brushes, and switches, but considering the reckless abuse they endure, they are the only brand I consider.
Now, there is or was a cheaper, all plastic body Makita grinder I saw at HD. Don't know about those, but would likely stay away.
Ag
Re: Angle grinders - gMike - 01-16-2016
I've got a Makita and a Metabo. The Makita is a toy compared to the Metabo. I'm in the camp of pay the price once and have a quality tool forever.
Re: Angle grinders - Scott W - 01-16-2016
gMike said:
I've got a Makita and a Metabo. The Makita is a toy compared to the Metabo. I'm in the camp of pay the price once and have a quality tool forever.
I am too....but this is not something I have extra money for to buy just because I want the best. I just want something that will work.
My question was HF vs Skil. Granted I do appreciate the suggestions on the other brands....
Re: Angle grinders - Kudzu - 01-16-2016
I bought a HF years ago for a one time job that, like you, I could not justify the cost of a good one. I have found lots of other odd jobs for it but still just occasional uses. I have to tighten the screws up but otherwise has been a good tool. For the money it was a bargain.