Looking for grinder...

[Benzz0]

came across (was a bit messy but wiped right off) this one:

Bosch 1752

anyone have any issues with this one? Your preference on grinders? I value YOUR input...

[PTSchram]

I have a 4" Bosch and it is incredibly rugged (meaning I haven;t broken it yet).

The only complaint I have is the metric thread for the spindle sometimes makes it hard to buy things like cup brushes.

You will like the trigger on the model pictured better than that on the smaller one, too.

Mine might get used several hours a day, several times a week. It just keeps on spinnin'

[JasonR]

Damn, I was gonna suckgest a Bosch, we got a couple here, a 7" and a 5"

The 7" is ATLEAST 15 years old and runs great
The 5" is new, we'll see.

The biggest problem with the small grinders is people tend to use them for too big a job, then they wonder why they burn out.

Small grinders have a place, as do large grinders.


It's like anything else, you have to use the right tool for the job

[Benzz0]

well mine did NOT burn out - the lock tab broke or something and when I loosenign the damn lock bolt the locking button spun into the case of the damn thing...then just locked up entirely POS!

mine was the small dewalt one like this:

[JasonR]

Originally Posted by Benzz0

well mine did NOT burn out - the lock tab broke or something and when I loosenign the damn lock bolt the locking button spun into the case of the damn thing...then just locked up entirely POS!

I didn't say yours burned out. Typically thats what happens.

People take a 4" grinder and do a job that should be done with a 7". They bear down on the damn thing and it ends up burning out prematurely.

And like I was telling you the other day, a cup brush on a 4" grinder is the kiss of death!

[JasonR]

Originally Posted by Benzz0

well mine did NOT burn out - the lock tab broke or something and when I loosenign the damn lock bolt the locking button spun into the case of the damn thing...then just locked up entirely POS!

mine was the small dewalt one like this:

Oh yeah we've run them before, those are the worst

[Benzz0]

Originally Posted by JasonR

Oh yeah we've run them before, those are the worst

mebe thats why it was free

ima look at the makita 7" - any thoughts?

[JasonR]

Got a good air source? If you do , look into a pneumatic 7" grinder.

We got a couple here at work. I love em. Nice and light...........not quite as much torque as an electric but they get the job done.


They just require a shitload of CFM's

[76Cruiser]

I beat the chit out of my Makita 4.5", and it keeps coming back for more. I would like to get a bigger one soon though.

[Desert Jeepin]

Originally Posted by Benzz0

well mine did NOT burn out - the lock tab broke or something and when I loosenign the damn lock bolt the locking button spun into the case of the damn thing...then just locked up entirely POS!

mine was the small dewalt one like this:

Been there, done that.

Take it apart. Seperate teh metal from the plastic, then crack the metal open. It's probably fixable. Mine was. Clean the Gears, and if the pin is broken, pull it out, weld it back and then grind the weld down. Good as new. Well... Good as refurb'd

[SilverZuk]

I have an HF 4.5” grinder I bought for $20 a couple of years ago. I use it a lot (just working on one rig – not a shop). It works fine.

The next time I see them for $20-25 I plan on buying another one and keeping a grinding wheel on one and a wire brush on the other. I spend more time switching than I do grinding/cleaning sometimes.

I figure for $20 it was well worth it.

[Rudezuk]

We have been using the 4" Ryobi ones from Home Depot......They are 29 bucks and they last a long time, and they come with a free disk on it So far it is the longest lasting grinder we have....
We just bought 3 more

[MikeW]

Originally Posted by Benzz0

well mine did NOT burn out - the lock tab broke or something and when I loosenign the damn lock bolt the locking button spun into the case of the damn thing...then just locked up entirely POS!

mine was the small dewalt one like this:

Good thing I heard that these Dewalts are a POS over a couple websites.
Apparently my freinds haven't heard they brought a POS even through I tell them that the qualilty of DeWalt has gone down.

[Jam Master Jay]

Originally Posted by JasonR

People take a 4" grinder and do a job that should be done with a 7". They bear down on the damn thing and it ends up burning out prematurely.

Man, that's no joke. I just cringe when my buddies use my grinder and then bear down on it like they're trying to grind their way to china. Of course then they get pissed when I give them an ass eating. Most people don't understand that you can't just abuse a tool like that and expect it to work.


I'll weigh in with my input: I really like my DeWalt grinder. I've used it for awhile and though it looks like crap it still works great. If this one dies my next grinder will definitely be a Hilti. I love their tools and I especialy want one of the new Hilti "Smart" Sawzalls.

[64Trvlr]

Milwaukee has always worked the best for me both in the 4-5" and the 7".
I've used Bosch, Metabo, Makita, Black & Decker and DeWalt and Milwaukee has lasted the longest and worked the best for me.

[BrettM]

Originally Posted by Benzz0

well mine did NOT burn out - the lock tab broke or something and when I loosenign the damn lock bolt the locking button spun into the case of the damn thing...then just locked up entirely POS!

mine was the small dewalt one like this:

Mine did the EXACT same thing, then I took it back to Lowes, they fixed it, and it did the EXACT same thing AGAIN. No more Dewalt for me, I'm pretty sure it was model DW-400