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**Daubs** · 02-08-2005, 04:01 PM

I know I will need to buy a grinder. What size / RPM / etc. should I be looking for?

What about attachments? Seen quite a few on Eastwood web site (taking off paint / rust / grinding down welds) Any suggestions on what works well and what to avoid would help a bunch. Thanks.

BobbyK · 02-08-2005, 04:17 PM

I got an "el cheapo" Black and Decker 4.5",10,000 rpm(max) grinder and It's taken what I've thrown at it so far.

As far as "attachments" go get various grit "flapper disks, a couple grinding disks and about a 10 pack of cutting wheels.You go through the cutting wheels pretty quick.

Oh ya,don't get that stuff through Eastwood.Your local hardware store or welding shop will have all you'd need.

bigcdawg99 · 02-08-2005, 07:57 PM

I bought an "el cheapo" at Harbor Freight. I don't know if there's one in your area. I don't even know what RPM (I'm at work). Grinds the hell out of everything I've tried. And yes, you will need lots of cutting wheels.

longnlow72 · 02-08-2005, 08:08 PM

i got my ryobi 4" grinder at home depot for $25, get a few grinder discs, cut off wheels, i plan on trying out strip discs and the "flapper" discs for finishing welds down

Tx Firefighter · 02-08-2005, 08:30 PM

Honestly, there isn't a real good grinder made anymore. All of the name brands have gone overseas for manufacture.

I buy name brand ones a still go through 3 or 4 a year. Some other weldors tell me Metabo is the best available nowdays and will last for a long time. I haven't found any place local that sells them though, so I keep smoking Dewalts frequently.

**Palf70Step** · 02-08-2005, 08:42 PM

I have a 4" small shaft Ryobi and a large shaft 4 1/2" Black & Decker. I typically use the 4" with cutoff wheels for tighter places and use the 4 1/2" with flapper disks and grind wheels, mostly the flapper disks. Both seem to be holding up real well for me, about 2 years on each so far.

02-08-2005, 04:01 PM	#1
Daubs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Eastern Nebraska Posts: 613	Grinder (and attachments)? I know I will need to buy a grinder. What size / RPM / etc. should I be looking for? What about attachments? Seen quite a few on Eastwood web site (taking off paint / rust / grinding down welds) Any suggestions on what works well and what to avoid would help a bunch. Thanks. __________________ '72 Chevy K-20 Crate 350, SM465, 4.10's

02-08-2005, 04:17 PM	#2
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,772	I got an "el cheapo" Black and Decker 4.5",10,000 rpm(max) grinder and It's taken what I've thrown at it so far. As far as "attachments" go get various grit "flapper disks, a couple grinding disks and about a 10 pack of cutting wheels.You go through the cutting wheels pretty quick. Oh ya,don't get that stuff through Eastwood.Your local hardware store or welding shop will have all you'd need. __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE Last edited by BobbyK; 02-08-2005 at 04:19 PM.

02-08-2005, 07:57 PM	#3
bigcdawg99 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 67	I bought an "el cheapo" at Harbor Freight. I don't know if there's one in your area. I don't even know what RPM (I'm at work). Grinds the hell out of everything I've tried. And yes, you will need lots of cutting wheels. __________________ 71 GMC Shortbed Fleetside (under construction) "I like guns. You got a gun, you don't have to work out." Chris Rock

02-08-2005, 08:08 PM	#4
longnlow72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SW Washington Posts: 947	i got my ryobi 4" grinder at home depot for $25, get a few grinder discs, cut off wheels, i plan on trying out strip discs and the "flapper" discs for finishing welds down __________________ 72 Chevy lwb, cowl hood, shaved antenna, shaved bedrails, blazer tank, sidemarker fill, 1pc windows, flowmaster 40's, alpine deck, infinity 6x9's, infinity 4"ers, 2 jl audio 10w0's, grant wheel, keyless entry and alarm, more waiting to be done...

02-08-2005, 08:30 PM	#5
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Honestly, there isn't a real good grinder made anymore. All of the name brands have gone overseas for manufacture. I buy name brand ones a still go through 3 or 4 a year. Some other weldors tell me Metabo is the best available nowdays and will last for a long time. I haven't found any place local that sells them though, so I keep smoking Dewalts frequently. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

02-08-2005, 08:42 PM	#6
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	I have a 4" small shaft Ryobi and a large shaft 4 1/2" Black & Decker. I typically use the 4" with cutoff wheels for tighter places and use the 4 1/2" with flapper disks and grind wheels, mostly the flapper disks. Both seem to be holding up real well for me, about 2 years on each so far. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!



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