You're one of the few. *Most of us run them for years on end without a
hitch. *Ten bucks well spent!

--
Happiness is not a station you arrive at, but a manner of traveling.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * -- Margaret Lee Runbeck

I now own 7 HF 4-1/2" grinders, plus one parts grinder. Do not put
them through heave use, BUT, it's sure nice not to have to change
wheels etc., and simply pick up the nest grinder. Mounted are
grinding wheels, cut-off wheels, wire brushes, masonry wheels, diamond
wheel etc.
Had them for over 8 years. Yes, they are noisy, but at the price I'll
simply wear ear protection.
Contractors like them because if they walk off the job the loss isn't
so great.

Ivan Vegvary