<VV> Re: Electric die grinder

[Paleofish]

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
> 
> ----------Original Message----------
> From: "Bob Gilbert" <bgilbert@redshift.bc.ca>
> To: <virtualvairs@corvair.org>
> Date: Mon, 5 Jul 2004 22:46:09 -0600
> Subject: <VV> Automotive Tool Question - No Corvair
> 
> 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
> 
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