Electric die grinders

needsrepair

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Michigan

• Mar 15, 2007

• #1

I want to buy an electric die grinder and need your opinons on the best quality, longest lasting unit. I just smoked my Jepson 5238. It was fantastic for getting in tight spots but it didnt last long at all. It seemed to vibrate too much and just seemed like it was always ready to blow its guts out. Thanks

 

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RCP Phx

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Phoenix,Az

• Mar 15, 2007

• #2

Electrics just suck,they dont have very good "duty cycles" and overheat to quick for most real work applications!They are also much bigger/heavier than their "air brother".

 

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Jeff 98XJ WI

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Butternut, WI

• May 4, 2007

• #3

I bought a cheap Harbor Freight electric and have used it a number of times with great success! I don't know how long it will last, but it's proven worth the $29 or so I paid! Jeff

 

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MudDawg

NAXJA Member #728

Location

Central Florida

• May 4, 2007

• #4

Depends on what you are using it for....every tool has a most appropriate use....personally I use air grinders....

 

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BlackJax

NAXJA Forum User

Location

FL, CO, and NC

• May 5, 2007

• #5

http://www.metabousa.com/

I've had a Metabo 8A 900W electric grinder that has been going strong for 11 years and I use it every day. It's as good as any air grinder I've used.

 

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RCP Phx

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Phoenix,Az

• May 5, 2007

• #6

BlackJax said:

http://www.metabousa.com/

I've had a Metabo 8A 900W electric grinder that has been going strong for 11 years and I use it every day. It's as good as any air grinder I've used.

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You obviously dont do any serious grinding,that sucker weighs 4 lbs.Try doing that for hours on end!

 

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BlackJax

NAXJA Forum User

Location

FL, CO, and NC

• May 5, 2007

• #7

I worked in a mill/factory (marble counter tops actually). Used to grind 8 hours a day and used the same Metabo grinder. No problems, just made my forearms bigger.