I have a 4" side grinder I purchased from Sears 7 years ago
and it is still going strong. I know Sears quality is not
what it once was, but I am amazed that little grinder still
works as well as the day I bought it. It was the best use
of $65 dollars I ever spent.
I have used it to:
Cut 3/8" thick rear axle tubes. (Chevy pickup)
Wire brush floor pans
Cut sheet metal
Grind a piece of railroad track into a home-made anvil
Cut more angle iron than I can remember
The head has gotten so hot you could not touch it with your
bare hand. If any electric hand tool is a "must have," the
electric side grinder would be second after a hand drill.
Keep in mind, they are LOUD!!! Wear ear protection! It is
a MUST!
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Subject: Recommendations for an electric grinder/cut-off wheel?
Author: Mike Lee - Team Banana Racing <mikel@ichips.intel.com> at smtp
Date: 9/19/96 05:46 PM
Hi all,
I'm looking for some recommendations on an electric grinder/cutoff, similar
to the 3"-4" air ones that are pretty common. I have access to an air tool,
but the compressor is a bit small, and would need to run constantly. Given
that I live in an apt, and will probably need to do much of this work late
in the evenings, my neighbors will probably not tolerate it.
I bought an used set of steel fender flares. The work I need to do is to
cut/grind off the remmants of the original fender, and to cut back the
fenders that are presently on the car to match the flare. In addition,
I plan on using the tool to cut back several rusted areas within the car
in preparation for some patch panels.
I'd like to keep the cost low, as I'll be relying more on the air tools
once I get into a house. I'd appreciate any recommendations for brand
and model, and especially any stores (mail order is fine) that carry
them. BTW, I am local to the Portland OR area.
Thanks in advance,
Mike
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