Die Grinder

[NorfolknGood]

My die grinder died and I'm considering replacing it with a cheap Ebay die grinder type tool:

 

100170 Hand Held Variable Speed Electric Engraving Carving Die Grinder 6MM Chuck | eBay

 

I know it wont do what a proper grinder would and may die young but anyone tried one?

[Woodcrafter]

Looks alright might not have much grunt compared to a die grinder but looks like it will have more power than a dremel.

[wisewood]

I personally would save for a long nose die grinder. I have an old short one and after watching a long nose one in use I realised that is the way to go. You have so much more control so therefore safer to use and you have the added option of getting into tight spaces too.

[NorfolknGood]

But but but........................... good price

 

At the moment I do fine detail with a chisel, basic sanding and tight spots with a Makita belt sander. I have not seen a long nosed die grinder new or 2nd hand at what I would like to pay anywhere

[wisewood]

Well, the makita power file is much better tool than the black and decker one and that is reflected in the price.

For £25 or whatever it costs there's no real harm in trying it but for a reliable tool that will take years of hard work you'd be better to pay for quality.

If you have or can get hold of a site transformer the 110v are usually cheaper both new and second hand.

[gobbypunk]

Hi just looked at that ebay grinder its about the same size as my dremel ok for tiny work but i doubt very much that it would replace a die grinder it always pays to buy good quality tools every time

Cheers mark

[Will Fogarty]

So what die grinder would you recommend ?

[peatff]

Looks alright might not have much grunt compared to a die grinder but looks like it will have more power than a dremel.

 

It's about 5 times the size of a Dremel though. A flexible extension would be a good addition to it.

[gobbypunk]

just had another look on ebay so there is another cheep one with an flexible extension for £26 ish or the makita one for £90 and a seckond hand one not sure what make for £40 its a no brainer the makita one if you have the money if not the cheep one who knows the cheep one may go on for yrs do let us know what you go for and what it is like I am at the moment looking for an orbital sander and cant decide what to go for I dont want to spend too much as they dont seem to last more than 18 months 2yrs

Cheers Mark

[spudulike]

Just purchased one for general cleaning, drilling and porting where space isn't a constraint - already got a Silverline dremmel type rotary tool with the flexible drive so should be useful - £25 is nothing and if it lasts a year or two, it will have paid for itself many times over!