Wes wrote:
My utility trailer's powder coat is flaking off and I was thinking of repainting it. An
angle grinder with a wire brush seemed like the plan for preparing the surfaces.

I don't do a lot of welding at home, my Miller 35S has been borrowed out for 3 years and
any small welding I can do at work. Someday that may change.

So what I'm looking for is an angle grinder that would be decent if welding at home comes
back on my agenda. If I just wanted to strip the frame, the Home Depot Ryobi at 40 bucks
would get the vote.

Some have side switches, other lever deadman types. 5/8" arbors seems to be the common
denominator.

We have a few Dewalt angle grinders that have lived on with the lever type switch, seem a
bit noisy but work.

So, what models that I can find at home depot, menards, or amazon would you recommend? 90
bucks top price. I'm part Dutch. (cheap)

Wes



I buy the ORANGE 4.5" HF angle grinders when they go on sale. They seem
to hold up pretty well. I figure that I can drop it just as easy as the
expensive ones. I do pull the angle drive and put in better grease
before using them though.

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Steve W.