I have a broom-wade die grinder, long one, its very good for porting
cylinder due to the length giving lots of leverage and control, a CP
(made in japan) normal 1/4" (6mm) compact die grinder, and cheapy
(Chiwanese) right angle die grinder and pencil die grinder (1/8", 3mm)
as well as other UK bought Clarke air tools such as drill, sanders etc.
The quality ones have never let me down but the only cheap one to cause
a problem was a orbital sander where the pad bearing needed oil. These
are not used professionally which might tell the difference. All air
motors are oiled after use and run off oiled lines if possible. In my
case the cheapness of the Chinwanese items means I can use them and if
they go wrong new ones bought (none has had to be replaced yet) which is
telling of our curent western disposable society. Most frequently used
items are higher quality though.

Jim Roberts wrote:

Greetings all,

I have been looking to pick up a couple of die grinders, straight and 90
degree, finally going to bite the bullet. I know IR is the top of the line,
however I do not use one all day every day. I have been looking at Sioux,
Nuline, Florida Pneumatic and Chicago Pneumatic. I have used a Sioux
before, seemed like a good tool. I am a bit leery of the Nuline due to the
cheap price. The Sioux and Fla. Pneumatic are in the same price range, so I
guess those would be the ones I am favoring.

Any opinions/input anyone might have would be greatly appreciated,
Jim C Roberts


PS I will be using the grinders for polishing/finishing metals, mostly
stainless steel.