I plan on buying myself an angle grinder to replace my current one that's older than I am. I w
13.2 Amp 6" Performance Series Angle Grinder (WE 15-15 RT DM) - - Amazon.com
Metabo WEV 15-125 RT Angle Grinder, 4.5"/5" - - Amazon.com
DEWALT DWE4366 6" High Performance Trigger Switch Grinder - - Amazon.com
Makita GA52Y 5-Inch Angle Grinder with Super Joint System - Power Angle Grinders - Amazon.com
I have been told the Makita is the best there is, but it is about 2.5/2.7 amps weaker than the others. I obviously want something that will last me a really long time, but I also want something with great performance. I've seen a lot of people praising metabo on these forums, saying they're made the best and last a really long time, but others have been saying they aren't what they used to. Same goes for the dewalt.
What do you guys think I should go with?
If there's something you like better and think I may like, all I ask is that it is a rat tail/trigger grip, and somewhere under 200 dollars.
Edit: I'd like the disc size to be 4 1/2in to 6in, and it be used nearly daily for half of the year, but not that frequently in the summer. (I build steel stage sets for my school's plays, and I use it for my robotics team)
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I prefer the rat tail mostly because I don't like my hand being so close to the disc, and I honestly find it easier for me to control than the paddle switch toggle switch(?) grinders, since it's just what I've used since I learned how to use a grinder, and the one paddle switch Milwaukee we have just doesn't fell 'right'.
Variable speed would be awesome, but if I have to pay like 100 dollars more for it, then I can survive without it.
Edit 2: Would this Milwaukee be a good one to look at? Milwaukee 6124-3 5-inch Small Angle Grinder Trigger Grip, Lock-On - Power Angle Grinders - Amazon.com
(whoever's post I accidentally deleted, it was an accident... my bad)
13.2 Amp 6" Performance Series Angle Grinder (WE 15-15 RT DM) - - Amazon.com
Metabo WEV 15-125 RT Angle Grinder, 4.5"/5" - - Amazon.com
DEWALT DWE4366 6" High Performance Trigger Switch Grinder - - Amazon.com
Makita GA52Y 5-Inch Angle Grinder with Super Joint System - Power Angle Grinders - Amazon.com
I have been told the Makita is the best there is, but it is about 2.5/2.7 amps weaker than the others. I obviously want something that will last me a really long time, but I also want something with great performance. I've seen a lot of people praising metabo on these forums, saying they're made the best and last a really long time, but others have been saying they aren't what they used to. Same goes for the dewalt.
What do you guys think I should go with?
If there's something you like better and think I may like, all I ask is that it is a rat tail/trigger grip, and somewhere under 200 dollars.
Edit: I'd like the disc size to be 4 1/2in to 6in, and it be used nearly daily for half of the year, but not that frequently in the summer. (I build steel stage sets for my school's plays, and I use it for my robotics team)
'
I prefer the rat tail mostly because I don't like my hand being so close to the disc, and I honestly find it easier for me to control than the paddle switch toggle switch(?) grinders, since it's just what I've used since I learned how to use a grinder, and the one paddle switch Milwaukee we have just doesn't fell 'right'.
Variable speed would be awesome, but if I have to pay like 100 dollars more for it, then I can survive without it.
Edit 2: Would this Milwaukee be a good one to look at? Milwaukee 6124-3 5-inch Small Angle Grinder Trigger Grip, Lock-On - Power Angle Grinders - Amazon.com
(whoever's post I accidentally deleted, it was an accident... my bad)
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