Grand Master
You're right Bill...$80...thanks for the correction.
Tried to share the link but as you mentioned, will not let me link only
the Bosch grinder.
I will get the Bosch based upon your recommendation.
Thanks again,
George
Major Contributor
Hmmm...I'm not a big fan of the slide switches up on top. I like the lower trigger or paddle switches. Given the two that Bill mentions, I'd go for the Bosch, although you might still consider DW -- how about this 7.5amp DeWalt 4 1/2" at Home Depot has for $79.
Hmmm....7.5A - 6A, yellow - blue......I like 7.5A yellow!
Duey
3 Grand Master
try em both george for feel and buy the one that feels the best.I dont think durability of the makita or bosch will be a problem for your kind of use.if you are a tool junkie then the hitachi or metabo for o/kill!!!
Gone but not forgotten
Super Moderator
If you're going to get serious about them I would also get one of the
19.00 cheapo's from harbor freight too... that way like i said you keep a grinding wheel on one and a cutoff wheel on the other...and the harbor freight cheapos actually hold up pretty good... The chinese stuff is getting much better quality than it used to be. One more tip, if you start doing some serious grinding with a 4 1/2 you'll find that you go through grinding wheels pretty quick, the Cheapo chinese ones that you find at the swapmeet and at harbor freight hold up as well as the much more expensive ones that are the name brand, makita , bosch etc... A box of the chinese wheels for 4 1/2 inch which consists of 10 wheels usually you can negotiate at the swapmeet for between 5 and 7.50 a box.. I rarely pay over 5 a box. If i'm welding up a fairly big project i can go through 2 wheels in a day.. When you're in a hurry you can really lean on a quality 4 1/2 inch grinder and it uses the wheel up pretty fast...
Originally Posted by George M
Major Contributor
That's a good point...my 5" wheels seem to last me a fair bit longer than my buddies little 4 1/2...not sure why? I cut just as much stuff, if not more.
Duey
Super Moderator
Could be because the no load speed on the 5 inch dewalt is
10,000 rpm and the speed on most of the 4 1/2 grinders is 11000 to 12 000 rpm.
Another factor to consider is that the dewalt 5 inch you have weighs 7.5 lbs and the bosch 4 .5 weighs 3.75 lbs.. The 4.5 grinders are light enough that you can hold them with one hand while grinding or sanding. In fact frequently for cleaning up welds you leave the side handle off and hold the body with one hand and steady the part with your other hand.
As far as how long a wheel lasts I have some friends who's wheels last for years... The brand of wheel and how hard you use it determines the life of the wheel, its the same as any abrasives.
Grand Master
Boy this has been an informative thread about a important product to guys like us that like to build things. Paul...point taken...the book on the Bosch grinder as Bill stated from first hand experience is their grinder is ergonomically the one to get...handles beautifully...the insight I was looking for.
Thanks to Bill, Winfred, Duey and Paul for helping in my decision.
George
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I picked up a couple of those Chinese grinders at our local job lot store this summer. At $15 apiece I had to grab two. I use an air grinder for my cut off work so no advise there. I have had good luck with Dewalt tools though. I've cut up entire cars using their Sawzall & also have one of their metal chop saws. For ocassional home use any of the brands discussed should treat you well.
5-10 Grand Master
i got one of these sets off of the bay almost a year ago
and it kicks ass, the sawzall's as bad as my corded dewalt and bosch, the drill's badder then the avarage corded drill and the circular saw's no slouch ether
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You gotta love cordless tools! I just started using them last summer & I'm hooked. Slap in a battery & head outside with a backup in the charger. No more tripping over extension cords.
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