Which angle grinder would you get....

[btnhfan 5,000+ posts]

Im picking one up tomorrow, and I cant choose between these three, so lets hear some input.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005RHPZ/102-5487385-9844168?v=glance&n=228013

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004SUOU/102-5487385-9844168?v=glance&n=228013

http://www.toolbarn.com/product/makita/9553NBK/

The makita is 50, dewalt 60, and bosch 70. Im picking it up at home depot. Is there a real significant difference between all 3?

Also the makita comes with 4 disks already.

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[Cam 10+ year member]

Generally with angle grinders I get the cheapest 4" mofo I can find for like $20 and run a 5" disc on it. Haven't had a problem in 3 years, and if you do... go replace it for $20

 

[6spdcoupe 5,000+ posts]

Id take the DeWalt. Its the most comfortable of the group IMO. I have one as well as the 18V version and the DA/Right angle polsher. Never let me down and doesnt fatique my arms as much as the Makita did.

 

[btnhfan 5,000+ posts]

Yea they all seemed pretty comfortable to me.

The Bosch seemed much better in terms of comfort. But I dont know if I want to pay extra for that.

 

[InhumanAcura 5,000+ posts]

i really like bosch tools, personally..

why not pneumatic? (sp?)

 

[6spdcoupe 5,000+ posts]

Yea they all seemed pretty comfortable to me.
The Bosch seemed much better in terms of comfort. But I dont know if I want to pay extra for that.

If thats the more comfortable one to you, then spend the extra coin. Itll be worth it in the end. Theres none that are far superior to the other here, so comfort should def be takin into consideration. Id stayed with the DeWalt 18V due to it working with all my other portables.

 

[Shyne151 10+ year member]

I've used a few angle grinders before... the one I liked the most was the dewalt.

 

[lrgnation 10+ year member]

with angle grinders like the one you show. They are kinda throw away haha, Generally i see a lot of people use them for a job site and buy a new one for the next. But if you plan on using it minimally and keeping it for a while get the dewalt.

 

[6spdcoupe 5,000+ posts]

Ive been using my RotoZip and the others I have for years with no problems, nor intentions of tossing em. I really dont see the point in doing so...

 

[btnhfan 5,000+ posts]

i really like bosch tools, personally..
why not pneumatic? (sp?)

No compressor at this time yet.

Yea for hte most part, its to cut some things, and grind old fiberglass and foam out of the car.

 

[bri487 5,000+ posts]

i ahve a bosch grinder and i love it.

 

[Bolognablake 10+ year member]

I have a Bosh($65), Ryhobi($45), and a Chicago electric($15). All 4.5".

The cheap Chicago Electric one does just as good of job as the other, in fact, it's the one I use the most.