<VV> Re: Electric die grinder

[airvair]

I've used Dremel Moto-Tool grinders for 4 decades, and installed many an
a/c system in late Corvairs with one. Burned out several over the years,
as slicing through auto sheet metal wasn't in its design criteria. The
ones from the '60's had a decent if clumsy chuck. However, in the last
20 years the chucks have been junk, even though it's been redesigned a
couple of times. Otherwise they're just fine for light hobby purposes,
like working on model cars. And they are available with all manner of
attachments and cutting tools.

But if you are into serious work, the air grinder is the only way to go.
I can testify to that, being a diemaker for the last 30 years. In
diemaking, using a die grinder is at least half of the job. Used all
sizes, from 1/4" to 8" hand grinders, and larger machine grinders too.

-Mark

Paleofish wrote:
> 
> I have used everything from the $20 version you can get at places like
> walmart to the $200 fordom grinders.  there is one thing critical making
> them both as effective and that is the snake extension.  it is what makes
> the tool functional.  once you get the extension,it really doesn't matter
> what you get.  the rest is all featurs.  The expensive ones you can
> replace the parts if something breaks internally/  Some of the more
> expensive ones come with a foot pedal which is absolutley wonderful for
> somethings but useless when you are using it under a car.  also when you
> chose out one see what other things you can get for it.  Some of them you
> can snap the grinder to drill press set up makes drilling relly tiny holes
> very easy.  before you chose out what you get, concider what your son is
> going to be doing with the die grinder.  But get the snake extension.  The
> only die grinder I haven't used the snake with was a pnumatic one and it
> is was cause the extension wouldn't fit under the microscope.
> 
> Sally
> 
> On Tue, 6 Jul 2004, Greywolf wrote:
> 
> > Hello Bob,
> >
> > I have an old Craftsman die grinder that has served me well for years.  I
> > also have a DuMore which is a professional, heavy duty tool.  Actually, I
> > can't tell that the DuMore is any better that the Craftsman.  If you're
> > going to use it much, I'd stay away from Dremel and go with a  quality brand
> > name.  For all you Dremel owners, I also have one of those and when you
> > limit it's use to light duty, it does okay also although they don't seem to
> > live long.
> >
> > Jack Byrd,  63 Coupe, 66 Corsa, 71 Blazer
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > Does anybody out in VV land have any experience with electric die grinders?
> > My son has asked for one for his birthday (for doing port work on an Eagle
> > Talon). I have no direct experience and they vary in price from $20 to $200
> > so I want to make sure I make a reasonable choice. BTW, air powered die
> > grinders are not an option.
> >
> > Any help most appreciated!
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Bob