5-10 Grand Master
before the milwaukee set i had all of the same tools in black & decker 14.4 and thought they were powerful, not even the same ballpark, that 1/2" hammer drill is bad and the folding sawzall with the reversable battery is extreamly cool
Originally Posted by John B.
all america wants is cold beer warm cat and a place to take a poop with a door on it
Grand Master
Cordless tools are nice to be sure. I need a sawzall as well. You guys are way ahead of me in the tool department and my set is the envy of all my friends...guess it depends where you live :-) Well...out of oblivia...John B. has re-emerged.
How the hell are you John? For those that may recall, John is the professional motorcycle painter on the forum that has been away for some time.
Happy New Year to John and all.
George
Big, Big Time Poster
I've dropped in occasionally to read the posts but didn't have much to say. I guess my recent success with finally ridding the 535i front end of the clunking that had been haunting me for many months has reinvigorated my E34 interest. No longer a professional painter as I just got burnt out on it after 2 decades. Took a 4 week cross country motorcycle trip in July which gave me lots of time to think about "things", especially crossing Nebraska & Kansas! Concentrating on some long overdue home & shop projects which require learning new carpentry skills and getting a primarily web based motorcycle accessory business up and running.
Grand Master
Good luck on all fronts John...I sent you a PM.
George
Big Time Poster
As BillR mentioned using the Chinese Cheapo grinders
I deployed this plan as well and have been quite impressed with my 19..99 cheapo grinder. I have had it for couple of years now and it is holding up quite well. And if it decides to lay down on me, i certainly will throw another 20.00 at one.
Winfred - I love that Milwaukee set. I have been watching them for quite some time on the bay, but i just can never pull the trigger. I have heard nothing but great things about that milwaukee set.
Welcome back John.
JoeS
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Grand Master
Guys,
Here are the Harbor Freight cheapie grinders which come in a variety of cheapness.
Harbor Freight Hand Grinders:
Note: as with Home Depot link, won't direct specifically to grinders...type in
"4 1/2 Grinders" into search.
Question is...is the 30 buck Chicago grinder better than the 20 buck grinders?
Opinions?
George
Super Moderator
Ya mean the 9.99 on sale cheapo versus the 19.99 on
sale cheapoI'd go for the 19.99 sale priced cheapo, with the paddle switch and the 5.5 amps... the 3.5 amps 9.99 is getting a little too weak...Although i haven't tried it so i can't say for sure...
Guys,
Here are the Harbor Freight cheapie grinders which come in a variety of cheapness.
Harbor Freight Hand Grinders:
Note: as with Home Depot link, won't direct specifically to grinders...type in
"4 1/2 Grinders" into search.
Question is...is the 30 buck Chicago grinder better than the 20 buck grinders?
Opinions?
George
Grand Master
Thanks Bill...appreciate your overview on these grinders...an informative thread.
George
Major Contributor
I agree with Bill! The 5.5A Chicago actually looks pretty good. As I mentioned earlier, I'm a fan of trigger/paddle switches...top slide still a bit awkward for my tastes.
Of course, George, you know you're going to have to take pics of all your projects to let us know how the grinder works out.
Cheers,
Duey
Grand Master
Hi Duey,
No real projects on the horizon except restoring a couple of vintage Schwinn Lightweight touring bikes for some spirited spring riding. Know a good wheel builder?
Grinder won't go near either frame :-)...long overdue to buy one...may hack off the rear muffler on my car tho...hehe.
Hope all is well in the new year Duey and thanks for your advice.
George
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