Best Power Angle Grinders
The DEWALT DWE402 4-1/2" 11-amp Paddle Switch Angle Grinder features the next generation 11 Amp AC/DC 11,000 rpm motor, which provides the best power to weight/size ratio available (1.8HP). It has a top mounted and protected spindle lock button that maximizes the depth of cut without compromising durability. Dust Ejection System provides durability by ejecting damaging dust and debris. Dust Ejection System provides durability by ejecting damaging dust and debris.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"You just bump it against the welding table to rotate it to any position you need....I'm quickly replacing all my grinders with these Dewalts....I like to keep about 10 grinders plugged in with different wheels and discs ready to grab, and these paddle switch high amp Dewalts have proven the best bang for the buck yet over all the others."
"I HAVE 3 OF THESE AND HAD OWNED THIS ONE ABOUT 30 DAYS BEFORE THE BASE WHERE BLADES ATTACHED CAME APART AND REVEALED A COMPRESSION SPRING SPERATION. GUARD STILL DOES NOT WORK AND UNIT CONTINUES TO GRIND WHEN THE ANGLE GRINDER IS IN USE. They noted the issues I was having and said they would send a new angle grinder and would email a UPS label to return the old one."
"I have wanted an angle grinder for a while now, and our concrete sidewalk project helped make it so."
"Big and heavy, but solid and durable."
"I always cheaped out on grinders and every 3 or 4 months I'd be at the budget tool store spending $20 on a grinder after burning mine up."
"Most grinders I take the guard off due to interference with work but this one can be quickly rotated to different position so that it is not a hindrance."
"I have the one step up larger also which will take a large disc but don't use it as much as this one is just easier to grab."
"Faced with clogged, worthless sandpaper on the belt sander, I knew exactly what tool combination I needed, and this Angle Grinder with a high speed wire brush did not disappoint!"
This powerful 7.5 Amp Makita angle grinder has an exclusive labyrinth construction that seals the motor and bearing from contamination.The 9557NBX features a switch (AC/DC) that is conveniently located on the top of the motor housing and a small circumference barrel grip for easy handling. 4-1/2" Angle Grinder AC/DC, 7.5A Motor For Heavy Professional Grinding Applications, Spindle Lock For Easy Wheel Changes, Small Circumference Barrel Grip For Easy Handling, Side Handle Can Be Installed On Either Side Of Tool For Operator Convenience, Switch Is Located On Side Of The Motor Housing; Lock-On Feature, Grinder Includes: 4-1/2" Grinding Wheels, Side Handle & Wheel Guard, Includes Extra Diamond Wheel and carry case. Powerful 7.5 AMP motor for high output power in a more compact tool (only 4.5 lbs.). Labyrinth construction seals and protects the motor and bearings from dust and debris for longer tool life. Protective zig-zig varnish seals the armature from dust and debris for longer tool life.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"It comes with: (1) 9557PB angle grinder. (1) Side Handle Grip. (1) Type-27 guard. (1) Type-1 guard. (5) Makita Grinding Discs for steel/stainless. (1) Makita Diamond Blade. plus owner's manual and the case of course. I spray nuts and bolts on floor jack and other zinc hardware to not rust, but I don't want to lube up these latches - I'd never be able to open the case. I have a 7-inch R*dg*d angle grinder that has waaay more power and lethality, but simply would not have been able to complete this job due to it's size. I'll admit it doesn't have the power of the big boys, but i'm not cutting through foundation or 2" plate. The included grinding wheels can handle mild steel as well as stainless and hold up way better than the Horrible Freight discs. Included discs must be precision balanced because the tool runs so smooth with these."
"This Makita replaced a brand new Milwaukee that cost just as much but didn't have any of the extras and was hard to control due to switch placement."
"Everything else was fine except for the casing."
"It's a multi purpose, hard working tool and in your first week you'll realize that you have 3x as many wheel types as there are spots in the case."
"I bought this grinder a few months ago and it has been an absolute necessity for a truck restoration project I have been working on."
"I had to modify my kitchen granite counter top that was a peace of cake with this angel grinder and the blade included."
"If you plan to keep it stored in the case like I do, you will need to either remove the handle each time you put it away or cut the foam to permit the handle to remain installed."
DEWALT Brushless motor: delivers up to 57% more run time over brushed.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Grinder senses when the blade is pinching and shuts itself off."
"This tool rocks does excellent job on grinding mild the hard steel with the right discs good battery life quality item worth every penny."
"Purchased it to solve one problem but I am amazed how much I have used it on many things alread."
"Excelente producto gracias!!!!"
"Performed as expected and more."
"I love Dewalt and this as usual is quality built and runs great."
Best Power Angle Grinders
The DEWALT DWE402 4-1/2" 11-amp Paddle Switch Angle Grinder features the next generation 11 Amp AC/DC 11,000 rpm motor, which provides the best power to weight/size ratio available (1.8HP). It has a top mounted and protected spindle lock button that maximizes the depth of cut without compromising durability. Dust Ejection System provides durability by ejecting damaging dust and debris. Dust Ejection System provides durability by ejecting damaging dust and debris.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"You just bump it against the welding table to rotate it to any position you need....I'm quickly replacing all my grinders with these Dewalts....I like to keep about 10 grinders plugged in with different wheels and discs ready to grab, and these paddle switch high amp Dewalts have proven the best bang for the buck yet over all the others."
"I HAVE 3 OF THESE AND HAD OWNED THIS ONE ABOUT 30 DAYS BEFORE THE BASE WHERE BLADES ATTACHED CAME APART AND REVEALED A COMPRESSION SPRING SPERATION. GUARD STILL DOES NOT WORK AND UNIT CONTINUES TO GRIND WHEN THE ANGLE GRINDER IS IN USE. They noted the issues I was having and said they would send a new angle grinder and would email a UPS label to return the old one."
"I have wanted an angle grinder for a while now, and our concrete sidewalk project helped make it so."
"Big and heavy, but solid and durable."
"I always cheaped out on grinders and every 3 or 4 months I'd be at the budget tool store spending $20 on a grinder after burning mine up."
"Most grinders I take the guard off due to interference with work but this one can be quickly rotated to different position so that it is not a hindrance."
"I have the one step up larger also which will take a large disc but don't use it as much as this one is just easier to grab."
"Faced with clogged, worthless sandpaper on the belt sander, I knew exactly what tool combination I needed, and this Angle Grinder with a high speed wire brush did not disappoint!"
Best Power Grinders
The Porter-Cable PC1500HG Heat Gun has a dual fan speed selector that delivers high and low fan speed settings. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I needed this for drying drywall mud patches, paint touchups and occasional heat shrinking tubing. I would recommend that you do this outside because you can smell the fumes of heated up plastic and paint. Speaking of which, I wish it had another button on the side that turned the heating elements on/off separately from the fan speed. That way you could turn on the fan, adjust the temperature and then kick on the heat when you needed it. I may coat it with some rubber handle dip for tools that I have sitting on my shelf when I get a moment. Don’t try to dry your hair with this, it can easily burn your hand if held close up in the airflow. It probably is a heat resistant part silicone coated cord, or maybe not. To be able to heat shrink without having to work it around all sides of the tubing would be nice. That is a must if applying heat shrink to wires that are in a compartment or box where you couldn’t get around to all sides of the tubing. If you apply paint over a dried surface but still wet interior of a mud patch, more than likely you will find cracked and peeling paint the next day as the moisture in the mud has migrated out."
"I removed old layers of paint easily from old cabinet and shelves in the garage that have been in there for many years."
"Was going to use on my phone repair (low heat), but used on removing bathroom silicone caulk (high heat) first."
"Edit to add: Even though Amazon would not allow a return after 30 days, I called Porta Cable and they were very helpful in sending me a new unit at no cost via warranty."
"I am pleased with this heat gun so far."
"use it just about everyday for getting the water based paints to dry quicker ."
"I got this to reshape resin cables on wargaming miniatures, and for that application this is an incredible tool."
"Never on longer than five minutes and always cooler down before it was shut off."
Best Power Grinders
The Porter-Cable PC1500HG Heat Gun has a dual fan speed selector that delivers high and low fan speed settings. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I needed this for drying drywall mud patches, paint touchups and occasional heat shrinking tubing. I would recommend that you do this outside because you can smell the fumes of heated up plastic and paint. Speaking of which, I wish it had another button on the side that turned the heating elements on/off separately from the fan speed. That way you could turn on the fan, adjust the temperature and then kick on the heat when you needed it. I may coat it with some rubber handle dip for tools that I have sitting on my shelf when I get a moment. Don’t try to dry your hair with this, it can easily burn your hand if held close up in the airflow. It probably is a heat resistant part silicone coated cord, or maybe not. To be able to heat shrink without having to work it around all sides of the tubing would be nice. That is a must if applying heat shrink to wires that are in a compartment or box where you couldn’t get around to all sides of the tubing. If you apply paint over a dried surface but still wet interior of a mud patch, more than likely you will find cracked and peeling paint the next day as the moisture in the mud has migrated out."
"I removed old layers of paint easily from old cabinet and shelves in the garage that have been in there for many years."
"Was going to use on my phone repair (low heat), but used on removing bathroom silicone caulk (high heat) first."
"I am pleased with this heat gun so far."
"perfect for bending acrylic or PTEG tubing."
"I use this to light natural lump charcoal, and it works great."
"It helped me speed up the process of drying up my windshield after I used the windshield repair kit on it."
"Nice and handy tool to burn all "hairy" resta clean after re-webbing of furniture with Cane or Rattan."
Best Power Die Grinders
Model Code Model Description AACollet Size:1/4 in, Amps:3.50 A, Speed:25000 rpm [Max], Length:14 1/8 in, Control Type:Slide Switch, Wt. :3 1/2 lb ABCollet Size:1/8 in, 1/4 in, Amps:6.60 A, Speed:7000 rpm [Min], 25000 rpm [Max], Length:14 5/8 in, Control Type:Slide Switch, Wt. :3 1/2 lb ACWheel Diam:3/4 in [Max], Collet Size:1/4 in, Amps:2.00 A, Speed:25000 rpm [Max], Length:11 1/8 in, Control Type:On/Off, Wt. Makita's 1/4-Inch Die Grinder (model GD0601) combines power and speed with motor-protection features for improved grinding performance. The GD0601 is engineered with a powerful AC/DC motor with 25,000 rpm in a slim body design, and a conveniently located slide-switch for on/off function. 3.5 AMP Motor Delivers 25,000 RPM The GD0601 is engineered with a Makita-built industrial motor that delivers 25,000 rpm. Motor Protection Features for Longer Tool Life To protect the motor from debris, the grinder is built with a labyrinth construction that seals the motor and bearings by creating a complex set of channels, extending the life of the tool. About Makita Grinders Makita offers a wide range of grinders with power and protection features for industrial grinding and metalworking. Makita grinders are engineered with labyrinth construction to seal and protect the motor and bearings from contamination, and the protective zig-zag varnish seals the armature from dust and debris for longer tool life. Should any trouble develop during this one-year period, return the COMPLETE tool, freight prepaid, to one of Makita's Factory or Authorized Service Centers. Protective zig-zag varnish seals the armature from dust and debris for longer tool life.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I typically use an air-powered die grinder, so I was pleasantly surprised at how quiet this tool is and that I didn't have to wait for my air compressor to recover in order to finish the job."
"I bought some cheap grinding stones and some carbide bits and this thing cuts through anything like butter."
"I don't know if it has a "soft start" feature as such but it does NOT jerk in the hand on startup even with a 3 inch cutting wheel and that really gives you a feeling of control."
"He circled it in a magazine at a local store."
"I use this in conjunction with the saburr carbide burr bits for the purpose of wood carving with modern technology."
"My last one was good for 24 years and only had to go to tool heaven when the plastic around the nose cracked."
"Powerful and durable."
"This is an awesome tool for when you don't want to bother with the air compressor and hose."
Best Power Bench Grinders
What's in the Box DEWALT DW758 8-inch bench grinder; 36- and 60-grit wheels; eye shields; spark deflectors; tool rests; operating instructions. DW758 8-Inch Bench Grinder At a Glance: 3/4 HP induction motor for heavy-duty grinding operations Runs at 3,600 RPM for high speed material removal 12-1/2-inch distance between wheels Industrial cast iron base and motor housing Three-year limited warranty; one-year free service. Rugged cast iron base and motor housing provide durability and prolonged life.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"To this point I am happy with the performance of this bench grinder."
"At first glance it seems like a decent grinder, but there is a lot of vibration on my workbench when its running."
"It has a lot of muscle behind it; so much that it doesn't even start to bog down when I am doing some serious grinding on severely rusted rail road ties and other higher quality knife steel."
"Nice grinder for the price even though it is China."
"Mine was damaged in shipping (something amazon needs to work on) due to poor packaging."
"Great bench grinder for the shop!"
"I absolutely love this thing."
"I read the negative reviews and should have heeded the warnings...but I ordered one anyway and it arrived today. But we also found that the shoulder on the shaft that the inside cone washer seats against had a high spot on it. These are simple machines: no gears or complex mechanisms, just a motor with an extended shaft. The Apple computer I'm using to write this review was also made in China and it's a beautifully crafted machine."
Best Power Straight Grinders
DEWALT DWMT70783 Straight Die Grinder features a light weight aluminum body with an ergonomically designed cushion grip for user comfort and ease. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Seems to have plenty of torque and speed (air pressure dependent)."
"Good little grinder."
"Have several hours on it now and still like it."
"but I have many DeWalt tools and I love the way they work."
"Extremely smooth."
"great grinder for the money...."
"Has been working great since I bought it."
"everything i needed in a die grinder."