On Fri, 15 May 2009 23:05:07 GMT, the infamous "Ivan Vegvary"
scrawled the following:


"Wes" wrote in message
...
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.
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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 have on Makita angle grinder and 11 (yes eleven) Harbor Freight angle
grinders. The big difference between them is price. I don't pay more than
$ 9.99 for the Harbor Freight grinders when they are on sale. Yes, they are
noisier and might not last as long, but, each one has a different
wheel/attachment and I don't have to change from wire brush to grinding
wheel to cut-off wheel etc. My HF grinders have lasted about 6 years so far
with light hobby use.

BTW, I've talked to professional trades people who also use HF powered hand
tools. They admit that they are not as high a quality as the name brands,
BUT, since so many tools 'walk' off the job the loss isn't as great.
Besides, who would want to steal a HF tool?

My 2 cents,

Dittoes on both of Ivan's brands (The Makita is my oldest, quietest,
and prettiest) and the theft bit, if you're working where one might
develop legs, Wes.

For the price/value point, HFs can't be beat.

--
No matter how cynical you are, it is impossible to keep up.
--Lily Tomlin