Buying angle grinder

[Dr. Shuffles]

Any recommendations? I know they all do pretty much the same thing, but are there any brands out there that are particularly good, or any I should stay away from?

[BurtonRiderT6]

Just go buy a cheap one from harbor freight. Everything is made in China nowadays so what does it matter anymore?

[dockinrez]

+1 that's where I got mine, pretty reliable considering I use it every week.

[Jarrett]

I would recommend the same thing. However, I bought a 3" cut-off wheel from them a few weeks ago and it was worthless. Oil was spitting out onto my hand and it would not gain what I thought should have been its full speed. I took it back and exchanged it for a new one and this one works great.

[crazymikey]

eh, I use a Jobmate (Canadian Tire brand) angle grinder that I've had for about 5 years now. Never once let me down and I use it quite often. Think I paid about $30 for it.

[GhostAccord]

Milwaukee or Makita if you plan on doing a lot of heavy work. I beat the shyte out of these things on a daily basis as a pipefitter. You can buy one of the cheap ones if you only plan on using it a little bit around the house. I've had my personal Makita grinder for over 7 years now. With proper use and care they should last.

[BurtonRiderT6]

eh, I use a Jobmate (Canadian Tire brand) angle grinder that I've had for about 5 years now. Never once let me down and I use it quite often. Think I paid about $30 for it.

Milwaukee or Makita if you plan on doing a lot of heavy work. I beat the shyte out of these things on a daily basis as a pipefitter. You can buy one of the cheap ones if you only plan on using it a little bit around the house. I've had my personal Makita grinder for over 7 years now. With proper use and care they should last.

See here's the thing with you two, they're older 5+ years. He is buying stuff today. It's all JUNK. There is no quality anymore. Cheapest and fastest way to put out a product is today's new motto.

[oyajicool]

My red 4" Makita "for Home use only" (Made in Japan) is about 25 years old, still going strong when I need it. And I use it a lot in my shop.

[GhostAccord]

There is no quality anymore. Cheapest and fastest way to put out a product is today's new motto.

I think disposable is the word your looking for here!

I agree in most cases, however, if you shop around you can still find quality tools. You have to stay away from all these big name stores that only sell cheap disposable products. they sell cheap crap because it's the way to keep people coming back for the always on sale / cheap items every couple years/months.

For some reason people seem to feel good about saving a dime in the short term. When over the long term they end up spending more replacing the disposable items more often...... Eternal Consumption Society.... It's retarded that people do it this way.

[rob_cee]

i bought my 4 1/2 inch black and decker from walmart....had no problems from it!

[Soufkackicustom]

I've got a 2 year old dewalt, and I use the piss out of it. Been a good one so far for the heavy cutting. I also got a cheap hf grinder with a wire brush on it for cleaning wheel bead seats. With duct tape it's stayed to get her for 10 years and still going

[bruno8747]

I've been using Metabo angle grider for years and those are the better brand if you really are going to use them. They have less vibration in the handle if you care about that,

They are more expensive than most but if you can afford it, I would get those, If not Milwaukee tools is always good choice.

[Keg]

The last Black and Decker I had burst into flames while using it. LOL I have the video somewhere, it went out and we tried to use it again and it shoots out like 6" of fire. My friend got a grinder from Harbor Freight and you have to hold the case a certain way for it to turn on.

I'd go for Dewalt or Mikita.

[BIGRICH]

my cornwell has never done me wrong....

[kinguin7]

Harbor Freight, just pick one that says it has bearings in it rather than bushings.