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Has any found a decent grinder these days? We are a mid-size mechanical contractor and go through 100's of these a year...We stuck with Metabo for years, but they are falling like flies anymore. Prefer the 6", as we stock all the consumables for those as it is.I might assume they are all cheap anymore. Im willing to pay for a good grinder, if such a thing exists...that can meet the heavy demand we put on them.Just a shot in the dark, would appreciate any input. Thanks.
Reply:I've had pretty good service from the 6" Makita's lately. I agree that the Metabo's were once the top of the line, but haven't had good luck recently either. I'm beginning to think that they might all need to be looked at as a consumable...buy whatever is on sale and throw it out when it dies.
Reply:I have a 6" Milwaukee. It has a built in breaker. so when you overload it you have to release the paddle switch, and start again. only takes a second and after a while you learn how hard to push not to trip the breaker.Scott
Reply:Yeah Metabo can suck it. I've had 12 on order for 2 weeks, and today my rep called and they were like "we may get them out today, or in a day or two.." As if they don't care. Well they are about to care just a little. I'm "fabbing" (lol) a corporate email, and have found some high ranking Metabo folks address, about the 300 grinders I've personally bought in the last 5 years....etc...And now, no more. Then again, might not phase them, but I will feel better : )Whew...ok...sorry...And the fact they are junk anymore. But thanks for the tips, I will keep looking. The one poster is probably right...just buy whatever as they arent going to last anyways.
Reply:Originally Posted by scotts_enterprisesI have a 6" Milwaukee. It has a built in breaker. so when you overload it you have to release the paddle switch, and start again. only takes a second and after a while you learn how hard to push not to trip the breaker.Scott
Reply:If you have a local hilti store give them a call and tell them to send a rep out.   Then beat the rep up until he says he can beat any deal metabo was giving you then make him service them better.Vantage 500's LN-25's, VI-400's, cobramatics, Miller migs, synch 350 LX, Powcon inverters, XMT's, 250 Ton Acurrpress 12' brake, 1/4" 10' Atlantic shear,Koikie plasma table W/ esab plasmas. marvel & hyd-mech saws, pirrana & metal muncher punches.
Reply:we use Hitachi were i work and they wont die they get used and abused and hold up well . they are 5inch tho . Last time i priced 1 they were $250 aus . deffonently worth it cheers Troy
Reply:Thanks for the tips. Im just going to throw more money at it! Bought the 4 below, and will give each to my biggest users in our shop...and just see what happens. Also, I didnt think of the Hilti, good tip, and will certainly check it out.I will be back someday and update this thread to at least list the winner of the group below. Thanks again.P.O.#:134230  Product Selection ________________________________________Qty.Item #DescriptionBrandMfr. Model #YourPrice      Extended      Price________________________________________11PKV9R/A Sander/Grinder, 6 In, 12A, 120V, 5/8-11Country of Origin: GermanyBOSCH1806E$183.83$183.8311GUA8R/A Sander/Grinder, 6 In, Var Spd, 12A, 120VCountry of Origin: USAMAKITA9566CV$187.63$187.6316MRT6Angle Grinder, 6 In, Slide w/Lock OnCountry of Origin: ChinaMILWAUKEE6161-33$151.05$151.0511AUY6R/A Sander/Grinder 6 In, 13A, W/ Slide SwCountry of Origin: ChinaDEWALTD28140$204.49$204.49________________________________________ Promotion Code:   Subtotal:$727.00 Tax:$65.43 Freight:$16.39 *Total Cost:$808.82
Reply:Originally Posted by DP6816MRT6Angle Grinder, 6 In, Slide w/Lock OnCountry of Origin: ChinaMILWAUKEE6161-33$151.05$151.0511AUY6R/A Sander/Grinder 6 In, 13A, W/ Slide SwCountry of Origin: ChinaDEWALTD28140$204.49$204.49________________________________________
Reply:Yes, hmmmm.... Origin schmorigin.  Although I will admit if I'm proven wrong, I seriously doubt any of these tools are "made" in the U.S.Milwaukee 13 amps, weighs the most, 5 year warrantyDewalt 13 amps, 3 year warrantyMakita 12 amps, 3 yearBosch 12 amps, 1 year.With power tools, I start with RAWW - reputation, amps, weight and warranty.
Reply:if you're willing to spend that kind of $,check out the fein grinders.miller thunderbolt 250vlincoln square wave tig 175 prolincoln idealarc mig sp250everlast tig 210EXTeverlast power plasma 50chicago electric (hf) 130 tig/90 arcchicago electric 90 amp flux wire3 sets oxy/acet
Reply:What about Ridgid? Nobody's mentioned them. And Porter-Cable?-RuarkLincoln 3200HDHobart Stickmate LX235TWECO Fabricator 211i
Reply:check out my new post called "hoof trimmer". Some grinder ideas to think about there.~RocklandMillermatic 211
Reply:I use Milwaukee and abuse the crap out of mine.  So far, they work like a charm.  I mean, I really treat my grinders like hobo turds!  I've broken off the side handle on two of them, but they still work.  The motors seem to hold up well and one of them is used exclusively out on the 4x4 trail in fine sandy conditions.  Still tick'n away............Lincoln Power Mig 216Lincoln AC/DC-225/125Miller  625 X-Treme PlasmaMiller 211 Forney 95FI-A 301HF 91110Victor Journeyman O/PMilwaukee DaytonMakita  Baileigh NRA Life Member