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Thoughts on 4-1/2" variable speed angle grinder. 5"?
Like the title says, looking at variable speed angle grinders. From what I can find, and of interest are 4-1/2" and 5".
My current collection of grinders I have four 4-1/2" and one 9". I like the compact size and versatility of the 4" that I have. Because of this I'm leaning towards the 4-1/2".
Question: am I overlooking any advantages to having a 5"?
As far as models go for the 4 1/2' I'll looking at either of these currently:
Metabo HPT
Makita
leaning towards the Makita if I go 4-1/2". Not a fan of Bosch unless for jigsaws.
The Metabo being brushless but 500 rpm slower.
Another criteria is that I hate paddle switches. Those that I'm considering are the standard thumb switch.
Variable speed is something I want for using non-woven abrasive discs/pads, as well as wire brushes. I have found that the 11,000 RPM range can be a little aggressive for these uses. That, and it also has a tendency to melt some of the non-abrasive pads.
As per my standard operating procedures I'm probably overthinking this.
Any thoughts?
Then there is the flat head Metabo
Like the title says, looking at variable speed angle grinders. From what I can find, and of interest are 4-1/2" and 5".
My current collection of grinders I have four 4-1/2" and one 9". I like the compact size and versatility of the 4" that I have. Because of this I'm leaning towards the 4-1/2".
Question: am I overlooking any advantages to having a 5"?
As far as models go for the 4 1/2' I'll looking at either of these currently:
Metabo HPT
Makita
leaning towards the Makita if I go 4-1/2". Not a fan of Bosch unless for jigsaws.
The Metabo being brushless but 500 rpm slower.
Another criteria is that I hate paddle switches. Those that I'm considering are the standard thumb switch.
Variable speed is something I want for using non-woven abrasive discs/pads, as well as wire brushes. I have found that the 11,000 RPM range can be a little aggressive for these uses. That, and it also has a tendency to melt some of the non-abrasive pads.
As per my standard operating procedures I'm probably overthinking this.
Any thoughts?
Then there is the flat head Metabo
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