5" Angle Grinder

[bigtiller]

I decided I need 1 or 2 additional angle grinders and I am wondering if anyone has moved up to the 5" models from the 4.5" size. I need one that i can really lean into when grinding and one that will work a little faster than the 4.5". I don't want to get into the big 7" ones because of the price.

Are the 5" ones worth the extra money?

 

[LD1]

If you want one you can lay on, look at the amps more than the size.

5" are nice cause sometimes that bigger wheel or cutoff disc gets areas a 4.5 won't. That's the only advantage I see.

I have 4.5 grinders that are 4.5a, 6a, 7a, 9a, and a Milwaukee that is 11a.

My only 5" is 9a.

Also have a metabo 6” at 12.2a

Look at 6” grinders. Same size as the 4.5 and 5 inch, but more power.

 

[Arc weld]

If you want to lean into a grinder get at least 10 amps and the 39.95 special isn't the one you want even it's 15 amps.

 

[4570Man]

I have a big 7" one that you can lean into. I don't use it very often. I much prefer to work a little longer with my 2 pound air grinder vs using that 15 pound behemoth.

 

[dragoneggs]

I'm with Arc and LD on this... need the power to lean on a grinder. A 5in will not give you necessarily more than a 4.5in... look at the amps comparing 110v models. Looking at the label for amperage is about the first thing I do when evaluating electric tools.

 

[2458n]

+1 on the Metabo bought at a rigging company auction for 60.00. Used as a grinder. Other brands get the wire brushes.

 

[Big Barn]

I can lean into my Nitto Kohki 4 1/2"" angle grinder. One horse power.
Didn't feel like going out to the shop to snap a pic but here's a link.

Just noticed its discontinued....
Nitto Kohki - MAG-45 / 50 Right Angle Grinders

Terry

 

[dragoneggs]

I can lean into my Nitto Kohki 4 1/2"" angle grinder. One horse power.
Didn't feel like going out to the shop to snap a pic but here's a link.

Just noticed its discontinued....
Nitto Kohki - MAG-45 / 50 Right Angle Grinders

Terry

Aha! Air tools... can't really get there with electric unless 220v.

 

[LD1]

I can lean into my Nitto Kohki 4 1/2"" angle grinder. One horse power.
Didn't feel like going out to the shop to snap a pic but here's a link.

Just noticed its discontinued....
Nitto Kohki - MAG-45 / 50 Right Angle Grinders

Terry

Wow, 30cfm. Better have a big compressor or you ain't grinding long.

 

[4570Man]

Wow, 30cfm. Better have a big compressor or you ain't grinding long.

I have a 100 gallon compressor with about 20 CFM, and you still ain't grinding long. Unless you have a big diesel compressor or something similar that would be about worthless. I don't think you could get there with 50 amp 220. That is solidly in 3 phase territory.