5" Angle Grinder

Big Barn · Dec 31, 2015

dragoneggs said:
I feel your pain. I generally use my laptop. On the go I use my iPhone. Gave up on my iPad too.

Thanks for posting that Mark. Drove me crazy trying to figure out what I was doing wrong.

Terry

muddstopper · Dec 31, 2015

dragoneggs said:
Hey Mud... Does sound like you like to lean on your grinders. True I sort of take my time with my HF grinders and baby them a bit, but I sure like the price. I can afford as many as I want. Normally I preach and buy high quality $$$ tools...grinders are too easy to max out and burn up, even the expensive ones. Ben dar dun dat.

You know, if I could improve on my cutting and welding skills, I probably wouldnt wear out as many grinders.

dragoneggs · Dec 31, 2015

muddstopper said:
You know, if I could improve on my cutting and welding skills, I probably wouldnt wear out as many grinders.

You and me both! :drink:

Big Barn · Dec 31, 2015

Just trying something different to see if I can load pics...

That's interesting. Tapatalk is available for this forum in Canada. I am unable at this time to post photos utilizing the TBN app on my iPhone.

aczlan · Dec 31, 2015

The TBN app is broken and may not get fixed (that app isn't really supported by the company who bought it any more).

Aaron Z

Fallon · Dec 31, 2015

They just got TapaTalk up & running today or yesterday. It will be the permanent replacement for the old crappy unsupported ForumRunner app that was the base of the TBN app. The Android TBN app stopped working when they did the server upgrade a week ago. Not sure if they are going to bother getting it working or just move forward with TapaTalk, but I've ditched that old buggy POS TBN app already.

Big Barn · Dec 31, 2015

Thanks guys! Terry

dragoneggs · Dec 31, 2015

aczlan said:
The TBN app is broken and may not get fixed (that app isn't really supported by the company who bought it any more).

Aaron Z

Broken? Seems to work for me on my iPhone... I can post pics and get double posts just as well as my laptop on Safari. :laughing:

dstig1 · Jan 1, 2016

App working or not...The common sizes appear to be 4.5", 7", and 9". I know there are others. I have seen 4" & 5" for example, but sticking with the common sizes seems to make sense. I use 4.5" a bunch, but when I need real power I grab the one 7" Makita I have. That is a beast. I don't think I am big enough to handle a 9" grinder... All of my 4.5" are Makita except the one Northern Brand I got. That was the 2nd grinder I got after my first Makita (It was very cheap). And that is why all the rest of my grinders are not Northern brand, but are Makitas... Totally gutless, but then you look at the amp rating, and you know why. I use it only for lighter tasks. I think I have 4 grinders at 4.5" and the one 7". It is close to enough grinders for me, but not quite...

dragoneggs · Jan 1, 2016

dstig1 said:
App working or not...The common sizes appear to be 4.5", 7", and 9". I know there are others. I have seen 4" & 5" for example, but sticking with the common sizes seems to make sense. I use 4.5" a bunch, but when I need real power I grab the one 7" Makita I have. That is a beast. I don't think I am big enough to handle a 9" grinder... All of my 4.5" are Makita except the one Northern Brand I got. That was the 2nd grinder I got after my first Makita (It was very cheap). And that is why all the rest of my grinders are not Northern brand, but are Makitas... Totally gutless, but then you look at the amp rating, and you know why. I use it only for lighter tasks. I think I have 4 grinders at 4.5" and the one 7". It is close to enough grinders for me, but not quite...

Amps are king.

DXN1EL · Jan 1, 2016

Here. 15Amps on a 5"
Metabo Angle Grinder, 5in. Dia., Paddle, 14.5A WEPBA 17-125 QUICK | Zoro.com

bigtiller · Jan 1, 2016

For 300 bucks? I think i will keep shopping. Thanks for looking though.

Big Barn · Jan 1, 2016

bigtiller said:
For 300 bucks? I think i will keep shopping. Thanks for looking though.

FYI that would be upwards of $410 in Canadian funds.

muddstopper · Jan 1, 2016

I think I can stick with the $100 4.5 in grinders before i go after the $300 Metabo. Want one for sure, but not dedicated to always needing the best.

DFB · Jan 1, 2016

ACME TOOL has a 5" Metabo @ 10A for $129. and they have Milwaukee 5 inch with 11 amp and a 13A Milwaukee paddle switch both for $109

They show a wide selection of grinders (and prices)

Angle Grinders | Acme Tools

I don't do much heavy metal grinding mostly cut off, wire brush or sanding disc so I only ever owned a tiny 4 inch Makita model 9514B (4.6 amps) plus a slightly larger Craftsman Industrial disc grinder 4.5" @5.5A and that one feels almost twice as heavy as the Makita so I just weighed them both.

The Craftsman was 5.9 lb with disc, guard and handle and the Makita was only 3.3 lbs with cut off wheel and handle sans guard. That Makita has metric spindle thread too. The cordless Milwaukee I have can take a 5inch disc.

aczlan · Jan 1, 2016

I have a Black and Decker "Firestorm" 8.5 amp 4.5" angle grinder. Got it 6ish(?) years ago and its been great.

Aaron Z

DFB · Jan 6, 2016

24hr flash sale CPO

Milwaukee 6117-33P 5 in. 13 Amp Slide Switch Kit $94.99

Sawyer Rob · Jan 6, 2016

Shield Arc said:
The best grinder I ever seen for really leaning on is the Black & Decker Wild Cat. I understand DeWalt has taken over the name now. Still not a bad grinder. Far has the 4 1/2" grinder I don't give them much thought. I use them until the smoke gets loose, then buy another one.

I have several grinders, including a Wildcat,

it's a brute of a grinder that looks and acts like it will last forever!! I've never seen one worn out!

For smaller grinders, I have two old Milwaukee's and although they have been good, sometimes the on/off paddle switch will stick!

SR

PILOON · Jan 6, 2016

OK, if we are voting here-----this is my choice.

Makita 9005, 5".

I have 2, both yard sale finds and still performing really good after about 10 years of often abuse.
They are really built like a truck, nice balance between weight, power and durability.
One is outfitted with cutting discs and the other is used with wire brush and/or sanding discs.

The trick I find is air blowing clean after every day's usage, that and tightening screws from time to time.
I also like to open the 'gear box' and re-distributing the lubricant as it gets flung about leaving the gear train somewhat dry.
As with everything, maintenance is the key.

If I recall I paid about $25 ea. with leads or plugs damaged.
A very common damage is a pulled inner wire lead in the power cord and folks tend to toss rather than repair.
If not tool repair savy, current shop repair rates leads most folks to replace with new.

Also must add that I like the quality of power line cord Makita uses as well as their generous lengths.
In cold weather the cords do not become fishing rods and I like that length.

Arc weld · Jan 7, 2016

If you do lots of heavy grinding, Metabo grinders will last longer because they have a slip clutch in them to prevent severe over loading. Fein is another top of the line grinder. Makita 9005B grinders were pretty much the beginning of the heavier duty 5" grinder but the older ones held up better than the new ones. In 7" most grinders hold up pretty good as long as you don't intentionally try to stall them.