Your angle grinders

jeffmcmillan wrote:

Just now, jeffmcmillan said:

Ouch.

 

Do you guys end up pulling bits of wire out of body parts after using a wire wheel or is that just me?

Yeah I like to double sleeve so that only the last quarter inch of the wire is stick in my skin.

Stercorarius wrote:

Yeah I like to double sleeve so that only the last quarter inch of the wire is stick in my skin.

NicolasRamos wrote:

I haven’t experienced the joys of wire wheel shrapnel yet, so thanks for the advice!


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JimboS1ice wrote:

Wire wheel virgins ??‍♂️

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NicolasRamos wrote:

I haven’t updated yet so I can’t see those emojis Jimbo!


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JimboS1ice wrote:

1 hour ago, JimboS1ice said:

Wire wheel virgins ??‍♂️

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Lol let’s say the wire wheel has attacked my hand a few to many times and have gotten little wires in my feet and arms lol

CATERPILLAR wrote:

Lol let’s say the wire wheel has attacked my hand a few to many times and have gotten little wires in my feet and arms lol

JimboS1ice wrote:

3 minutes ago, JimboS1ice said:

Yea I’ve been there done that, they don’t feel good going in or out for that matter


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Lol very true ????

CATERPILLAR wrote:

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JimboS1ice wrote:

Just now, JimboS1ice said:

But at least you can pull them out, metal shavings on the other hand, or worse FIBER GLASS!!!


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Yes have had both fiberglass u can never get it out it sucks so does metal shavings 

JimboS1ice wrote:

1 hour ago, JimboS1ice said:

But at least you can pull them out, metal shavings on the other hand, or worse FIBER GLASS!!!

Somehow I still remember both of those from my childhood.  Those were the days.

jeffmcmillan wrote:

7 hours ago, jeffmcmillan said:

Somehow I still remember both of those from my childhood.  Those were the days.

Lol probably you though dam isn’t fun I won’t get it in my hand again . I know that’s what I though about fiber glass

@CATERPILLAR can I consider my omt I just ordered a grinder? Grout blades and grinder blades both have abrasive on them and they grind away at material.

This has been a very helpful topic, I need to pickup a grinder or two. I’m looking at the Milwaukee M18 2780-20 or the Makita 18v XAG10Z for a cordless one, and the Metabo WP9-115QUICK for a corded grinder. I like the idea of the Metabo cordless ones, but they all appear to be $400+ for a kit and I can buy other tools with the money saved for my existing battery platforms.

jtkendall wrote:

This has been a very helpful topic, I need to pickup a grinder or two. I’m looking at the Milwaukee M18 2780-20 or the Makita 18v XAG10Z for a cordless one, and the Metabo WP9-115QUICK for a corded grinder. I like the idea of the Metabo cordless ones, but they all appear to be $400+ for a kit and I can buy other tools with the money saved for my existing battery platforms.

JimboS1ice wrote:

2 minutes ago, JimboS1ice said:

Makita is a beast of a grinder but Milwaukee has better ergonomics, quick lock nut if you get the braking, better guards and takes up to five inch discs, metabos rock any other grinder imo but you’ll pay an arm and a dick


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I’ll be heading to Home Depot to checkout the grinders before picking a cordless one up so I can see how they feel in my hands. The braking Milwaukee is $70 more than the regular fuel one so while I like the added safety it’ll depend on whether or not I want to spend the extra money and they feel good in my hands. The Metabo corded one I am interested in is $125 or $135 if I want the gold anniversary edition, that’s the only reason I’m even considering them. The cordless ones won’t be added to the collection unless I find some other Metabo cordless tools and buy a bare tool.

jtkendall wrote:

On Sunday, January 01, 2017 at 8:34 PM, jtkendall said:

 

I’ll be heading to Home Depot to checkout the grinders before picking a cordless one up so I can see how they feel in my hands. The braking Milwaukee is $70 more than the regular fuel one so while I like the added safety it’ll depend on whether or not I want to spend the extra money and they feel good in my hands. The Metabo corded one I am interested in is $125 or $135 if I want the gold anniversary edition, that’s the only reason I’m even considering them. The cordless ones won’t be added to the collection unless I find some other Metabo cordless tools and buy a bare tool.

Buy one that is actually made in Germany 😉 better quality 

CATERPILLAR wrote:

35 minutes ago, CATERPILLAR said:

Buy one that is actually made in Germany 😉 better quality 

Yeah, the Metabo I’m interested in is German in origin. WP9-115QUICK 4-1/2 In. Angle Grinder w/Non-Locking Paddle Switch

You won’t be disappointed, I have the anniversary edition. It’s a beautiful beast!

jtkendall wrote:

2 hours ago, jtkendall said:

 

Yeah, the Metabo I’m interested in is German in origin. WP9-115QUICK 4-1/2 In. Angle Grinder w/Non-Locking Paddle Switch

Nice my school has the older model looks almost the same

wildroamer wrote:

56 minutes ago, wildroamer said:

You won’t be disappointed, I have the anniversary edition. It’s a beautiful beast!

more like sexy  ??

wildroamer wrote:

58 minutes ago, wildroamer said:

You won’t be disappointed, I have the anniversary edition. It’s a beautiful beast!

CPO has it for like $10-15 more so it’s tempting to get the anniversary edition just because I can.

I bought my grandpa that same metabo grinder for Christmas but it has the slide switch. We both love it. It runs very smooth and doesn’t vibrate at all. I wouldn’t hesitate to buy another one.

jtkendall wrote:

1 hour ago, jtkendall said:

 

CPO has it for like $10-15 more so it’s tempting to get the anniversary edition just because I can.

I would. Not many of us will be around to see the next gold one.

wildroamer wrote:

6 minutes ago, wildroamer said:

I would. Not many of us will be around to see the next gold one.

I like the way you think, though I also hope to be around when I’m 80… better get it just to make sure.

wildroamer wrote:

3 hours ago, wildroamer said:

I would. Not many of us will be around to see the next gold one.

Very true 

Out of curiosity has anyone had a chance to try the new kobalt 24v angle grinder that came out recently? I was curious about it. 

All I have is a corded Genesis angle grinder I picked up from Sutherlands.   

My personal collection

-flexvolt 60v dcg414

-m18 fuel 2780

-m18 2680

-bosch 18v CAG180

My construction company

Cordless

-m18 fuel 2780

-m18 2680

3 -20v dewalt dcg414

2-18v dewalt dc411

Corded

– milwaukee 11 amp 4.5in. 6146

2- dewalt 13 amp 4.5in. d28114

– dewalt 15 amp 7in./9in. Not sure what model, just know you better be hanging on tight.

Next on the list is metabo being that they’re supposed to be the grinders to have, but we use the corded models less and less and it’s another battery platform to have to get into. 

If you decide to make the leap, you won’t be disappointed. The Metabo battery tech is very impressive. Charging the 6.2 on its air cooled charger, battery doesn’t warm up even the slightest bit.

JimboS1ice wrote:

On 12/12/2016 at 5:54 PM, JimboS1ice said:

such a versatile tool, you don’t have to be a welder or metal worker to need one, flap discs are great as you can achieve the same results as a fiber grinder discs but they don’t take off as much material, great for resurfacing materials 

I swear a new flap disk will take off more material then a grinding wheel, but will not last as long. Like you said you can get a good finish out of a flap disk especially if you are making a metal sculpture and just want some texture. 

I love a new flap disc in the morning…smells like…victory.

Admit it, you guys put a new disc on the grinder and stand there for a few minutes, looking for anything in sight to grind the shit out of.

No I would never do that…. [emoji16]


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Kato wrote:

36 minutes ago, Kato said:

I love a new flap disc in the morning…smells like…victory.

 

 

Admit it, you guys put a new disc on the grinder and stand there for a few minutes, looking for anything in sight to grind the shit out of.

Lol yeah I am the same what can I grind next

tcoscarelli wrote:

1 hour ago, tcoscarelli said:

I swear a new flap disk will take off more material then a grinding wheel, but will not last as long. Like you said you can get a good finish out of a flap disk especially if you are making a metal sculpture and just want some texture. 

I think that grinding wheels remove more but just my 2¢

Kato wrote:

10 hours ago, Kato said:

I love a new flap disc in the morning…smells like…victory.

 

 

Admit it, you guys put a new disc on the grinder and stand there for a few minutes, looking for anything in sight to grind the shit out of.

A nice clean disc makes my grinder look even more filthy.  I have to normalize it.

jeffmcmillan wrote:

7 hours ago, jeffmcmillan said:

A nice clean disc makes my grinder look even more filthy.  I have to normalize it.

lol 😀

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tcoscarelli wrote:

52 minutes ago, tcoscarelli said:

I have just a cheap porter cable, but it gets the job done. [External image (uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com), not copied]


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Nice 😉 

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JimboS1ice wrote:

I have 2 7 amp PC that I got for a steal on Amazon, my favorite part of it is the 3rd position for the safety handle, they make decent cut off tools


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JimboS1ice wrote:

I have 2 7 amp PC that I got for a steal on Amazon, my favorite part of it is the 3rd position for the safety handle, they make decent cut off tools


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