On Fri, 15 May 2009 23:05:07 GMT, "Ivan Vegvary"
wrote:


"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.

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


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,

Ivan Vegvary

I agree. Ive got about 6 of the Orange/Silver HF 4.5" grinders. Ive
not had one fail yet..and the oldest is about 4 yrs old..with
considerable about of use.

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