TTT -- The Tool Thread (14 Viewers)

[fourtrax]

For me, Corded grinder always.

And the more amps the merrier, as I am usually cleaning up for welds or shaping with it.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

For me, Corded grinder always.

And the more amps the merrier, as I am usually cleaning up for welds or shaping with it.

X2. I have a cordless grinder (dewalt 18v) but it gets very little to no use. Dragging an extension cord around is not a big deal considering how much more power a corded grinder has. For grinders, I'm a big fan of the Dewalt grinders, this one in particular. I've got two of this one, would love a third to replace a lower amperage, older dewalt that's currently my third:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RVZ7DNO

 

[pkniland]

X2. I have a cordless grinder (dewalt 18v) but it gets very little to no use. Dragging an extension cord around is not a big deal considering how much more power a corded grinder has. For grinders, I'm a big fan of the Dewalt grinders, this one in particular. I've got two of this one, would love a third to replace a lower amperage, older dewalt that's currently my third:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RVZ7DNO

Any particular reason you favor the Dewalt, or just had good luck with them over the years?

 

[fourtrax]

Good luck with DeWalt. And also like the Locking feature of the trigger switch.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Any particular reason you favor the Dewalt, or just had good luck with them over the years?

Just good luck with them. There was a deal earlier this year where I could get that grinder and a ton of consumables ($200 worth) for $150 or so, so I got one and a second grinder because I liked it so much. Like Eric said, the locking button on the dewalt grinder is like a drill direction switch kinda. Very easy to lock in place.

IMHO, the big companies are all really good. Metabo is on the high end and would be the next brand to try out if I win the lotto.

Also, don't buy your consumables in a brick and mortar store. I've found much better deals online. Trying Walter cutoff discs now and they're working really well for me:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B003O9ZJQO/

 

[fourtrax]

Don't forget to pick up some flap Wheels to their pretty awesome

 

[pkniland]

Thanks guys, appreciate the feedback.

 

[stevezero]

and a good face shield. glasses aint gonna cut it when one of those discs decides to go all Death Star-like..

 

[dbenke]

I've got 2 hitachi's that I did a price/ amp comparison with all the others. For the price (about $43) at big box, they have been great...and I have used them a lot.

 

[SFROMAN]

Just good luck with them. There was a deal earlier this year where I could get that grinder and a ton of consumables ($200 worth) for $150 or so, so I got one and a second grinder because I liked it so much. Like Eric said, the locking button on the dewalt grinder is like a drill direction switch kinda. Very easy to lock in place.

IMHO, the big companies are all really good. Metabo is on the high end and would be the next brand to try out if I win the lotto.

Also, don't buy your consumables in a brick and mortar store. I've found much better deals online. Trying Walter cutoff discs now and they're working really well for me:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B003O9ZJQO/

Thanks for the link. Going to be ordering a few of these to test out.

 

[onemanarmy]

corded: grinder and sawzall, for any real work

 

[NCFJ]

and a good face shield. glasses aint gonna cut it when one of those discs decides to go all Death Star-like..

X2!!! I've had a few things impact the face shield over the years. A couple were weird, like slow motion. Startles the crap out of you and makes you damn glad you were wearing a face shield. When you look for a face shield make sure they sell replacement clear shields, knob adjustable head band is also a good thing.

 

[S4Cruiser]

I've got a couple of these. One clear and one dark for plasma cutting.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001VY3ACE/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[fourtrax]

39.97 again
Eastwood Professional Folding Underhood LED Light

 

[lumbee1]

39.97 again
Eastwood Professional Folding Underhood LED Light

I saw this in person. It is F'ing NICE.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

39.97 again
Eastwood Professional Folding Underhood LED Light

404 not found. Can't find it on eastwood's site. Jegs has it for more:

Eastwood 30989: Pro Folding Underhood LED Light | JEGS

 

[S4Cruiser]

404 not found. Can't find it on eastwood's site. Jegs has it for more:

Eastwood 30989: Pro Folding Underhood LED Light | JEGS

Huh...worked fine for me yesterday but broken now...

 

[fourtrax]

Net neutrality rollback broke the internet

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Net neutrality rollback broke the internet

 

[CruizerHound]

Metabo. They are worth every penny.

All my wrenching has been done with hand tools till this point. With the pig coming I am in desperate need of an angle grinder. Ive been looking at a corded Milwaukee, but I am curious on the cordless vs corded debate for specific tools. I get the general advantages and disadvantages, but are there certain tools you prefer to be corded over cordless, especially ones you need to be portable?