DeWalt 4 1/2" Angle Grinder - Good Buy - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

wiggamoe · 03-16-2006, 08:17 AM

I found a DeWalt 4 1/2" Angle Grinder 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 · 03-16-2006, 09:24 AM

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actionpaintball · 03-16-2006, 09:56 AM

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 · 03-16-2006, 10:15 AM

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 · 03-16-2006, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 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?

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.

actionpaintball · 03-16-2006, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Aces'n'8s

But I can't stand the paddle switch.

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

YJTypeR · 03-16-2006, 12:35 PM

Dirty bastard trying to steal my thunder

wiggamoe · 03-17-2006, 01:53 PM

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

plus, i posted first by 51 minutes!!!

YJTypeR · 03-18-2006, 10:20 AM

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 · 03-18-2006, 11:04 AM

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

JeepinDoug · 03-18-2006, 04:23 PM

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 · 03-18-2006, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

same here, no grinders at all, actually

1996cc · 03-20-2006, 01:08 PM

None in Eugene, OR either.

Doc Holiday13 · 03-20-2006, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 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?

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 · 03-20-2006, 08:47 PM

They're not in Chico either.

03-16-2006, 08:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
wiggamoe Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Member # 33498 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 680	DeWalt 4 1/2" Angle Grinder - Good Buy I found a DeWalt 4 1/2" Angle Grinder 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. Last edited by wiggamoe; 03-16-2006 at 08:17 AM.

03-16-2006, 09:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
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03-16-2006, 10:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
JK5 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Member # 10280 Location: Akron,OH Posts: 89	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... __________________ 77k5 zz4/350/hedman headers/670 holley truck avenger 350/205/b&m stall converter d60 arb/14bff detroit/poly flanges/ord crossover/5.13's 44" tsl's on cybrfire beadlocks warn 9500 winch/rockstomper rope

03-17-2006, 01:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
wiggamoe Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Member # 33498 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 680	Whatever, you're just mad because mine came with 12 discs and 2 more amps! plus, i posted first by 51 minutes!!! Last edited by wiggamoe; 03-17-2006 at 01:58 PM.

03-18-2006, 11:04 AM	#10 (permalink)
Pavemen Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5670 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,789	wow, wife and i are heading to costco today, I'll have to check the tool isle. thanks for the heads up __________________ Nothing to see here, move along

03-16-2006, 09:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
actionpaintball Dabbler Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 29562 Location: Hayes Va 23072 Posts: 1,186	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?

03-16-2006, 12:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
YJTypeR Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Member # 28268 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 401	Dirty bastard trying to steal my thunder

03-18-2006, 10:20 AM	#9 (permalink)
YJTypeR Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Member # 28268 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 401	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.

03-18-2006, 04:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
JeepinDoug Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Member # 13028 Location: So.S.F., CA Posts: 3,124	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. __________________ I may lack much in way of integrety but I make up for it with pure denial. [URL=http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=377480][B][COLOR="Red"]Malvado Grande #1[/COLOR][/B][/URL]

03-20-2006, 01:08 PM	#13 (permalink)
1996cc Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Member # 47974 Location: Springfield, OR Posts: 335	None in Eugene, OR either.

03-20-2006, 08:47 PM	#15 (permalink)
section525 Interweb Wheeler Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 14692 Location: Red Bluff, CA Posts: 413	They're not in Chico either.

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