DeWalt 4 1/2" Angle Grinder - Good Buy

[wiggamoe]

I found a DeWalt 4 1/2" Angle Grinder (http://www.dewalt.com/us/products/tool_detail.asp?productID=145) with 12 discs (4 metal grinding, 4 cut off, and 4 masonry) for $39.99 at Costco. The grinder itself retails for $79.99. You gotta love Costco.

[Old Scout]

:shaking: :shaking: http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=454157

[actionpaintball]

Not sure if dewalt has started the trend of putting low pirced crap models out yet-but mine lasted about 2 hours and burned up in my hand-I am on #2 now-but maybe it was just a fluke on one unit?

[JK5]

I bought one from Sam's Club about 7 years ago for $40. It works well...no issues. I wonder if they cheapened them up over the years...

[Aces'n'8s]

Not sure if dewalt has started the trend of putting low pirced crap models out yet-but mine lasted about 2 hours and burned up in my hand-I am on #2 now-but maybe it was just a fluke on one unit?

I don't like Dewalt tools, but I purchased an open box new unit, 8 amp 4 1/2" grinder, about 2 years ago for less than half the new price. It has held up to some serious abuse, been dropped, rained on, and lots of dusty environments. It makes a distinct "bearing gone bad" sound, but it continues to function.

But I can't stand the paddle switch. :shaking:

[actionpaintball]

But I can't stand the paddle switch. :shaking:

Velcro strap-holds it tight enough to keep it down-but snaps off if you drop it...

[YJTypeR]

Dirty bastard trying to steal my thunder :flipoff2:

[wiggamoe]

Whatever, you're just mad because mine came with 12 discs and 2 more amps!:flipoff2:

plus, i posted first by 51 minutes!!!

[YJTypeR]

Dude, I'm the one who not only posted it first (the night before you), but told YOU about the deal in the first place. I bought one myself anyways. Dirty Bastard. I'm so driving my Jeep through your shop tonight.

[Pavemen]

wow, wife and i are heading to costco today, I'll have to check the tool isle. thanks for the heads up

[JeepinDoug]

I ran to my Costco after seeing this. They didn't have any, just not carrying them right now, not like they were sold out.

[Pavemen]

I ran to my Costco after seeing this. They didn't have any, just not carrying them right now, not like they were sold out.

same here, no grinders at all, actually

[1996cc]

None in Eugene, OR either.

[Doc Holiday13]

Not sure if dewalt has started the trend of putting low pirced crap models out yet-but mine lasted about 2 hours and burned up in my hand-I am on #2 now-but maybe it was just a fluke on one unit?

Definately a fluke there. I've had mine over a year now and its gotten the crap beat out of it. I've gone through probably 25 different cutting/grinding wheels and use the wire brush constantly

Its worth the money IMO, that is if you aren't using it on an industrial level

[section525]

They're not in Chico either. :(