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>Matt Wehland writes:
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>> I am looking for opinions on an electric grinder. What I am planning
>> on using it for is mild head porting(very mild as I am
>> inexperienced, but willing to learn) and polishing of wheels,
>> cleaning up welds, paint stripping and such. Any ideas of a decent
>> grinder? What to look for and what to run from?
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>I'd say you're looking for a die grinder, not a "grinder". At least I
>think of disk grinders when you say "grinder".
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>I have a Makita die grinder that works well. I've been happy with it.
>The Craftsman grinders seem to be okay, though I've never owned one and
>the bodies are a fair bit larger than the Makita. Makita also sells
>a professional die grinder for a fair bit more money. My Dad has one
>but I haven't had a chance to compare it to my standard model.
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>For the work you describe I strongly suggest you also purchase a
>variable speed control. They use a feedback circuit to control speed
>and will allow you to run at lower speeds without losing torque. The
>work you describe requires speeds slower than 25K for good tool
>control, cutter life and efficient cutting. They're about $50 and are
>often sold as Router Speed controls.
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> Brian
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>bkelley@ford.com
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Hey Guys,
All things being equal, if you have access to a good compressor, I would
suggest an air die grinder.
I realize not everyone has one available, but I have a CP that I equipped
with an in line brake (pressure requlator in-line) and really like it as
opposed to my old Milwaukee, (not the beer).
One adjustment to get used to is the darn hose, which is heavier to drag
around than an electrical cord.
Hope you don't mind the interjection here.
Regards,
Tony R.
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