95578 4 1/2" grinder

[dugndeep]

I had a Harbor freight coupon for the 95578 grinder for $9.99 a burning a hole in my pocket and about to expire on 1-30-11 so I figured I had better get there and pick one up.I got a 4 1/2" grinder that I bought at harbor freight about 7 years ago that still works just as good as the day I bought it,I hope this one does the same.I'm going to put a cup brush on this one and leave it so I can clean metal and welds with it instead of having to use bench grinder with a wire wheel on it.It's a little smaller sized than my other one,maybe it will be a little easier on the hands to use.I put a little thin cut-off wheel on it just to see how it works.As for quality,time will tell.

[tackit]

I have doubts the grinders electricals can survive a cup brush unless it's only going to be used occasionally, 4.3 amp motor is not big.

I got rid of a 5 amp metabo because a 4 1/2" grinding wheel would bog it down when I asked it to dig.

[Jack Olsen]

Didn't someone recently do a tear down on one of these? If I'm remembering right, they'd made some improvements. I have 5 of the older heavy duty HF ones, and have never had a problem.

[Bob the Welder]

With a 4.3 amp motor and being sold at Harbor Freight, it probably has a Walt Disney cartoon character as a trade mark.

[dugndeep]

I took it apart to make sure it had enough grease,I added a little more to make sure.I added some loctite to the screw threads so they don't back out.
It's not made to ride on,these thing's will last forever if you don't abuse them but so what if it dies,i'm out 10 bucks.Try the flap disc first.

[dugndeep]

I got rid of a 5 amp metabo because a 4 1/2" grinding wheel would bog it down when I asked it to dig.


I got a 15 amp 9" grinder for diggin

[dugndeep]

It will handle this 3" twisted cup brush with ease.

[LawsonWeldingLLC]

I know someone who has a box about 24 x 24 by 10 inches deep full of the orange ones if u need parts , my makita's are still running strong lol if u get a chance goto fastenal and price there blackstone flap discs , they are 4.30 here at my local fastenal , and there a hell of alot better then those black n deckers just a thought

[tackit]

For $10 it's not a big deal... good luck with it.

My favorite grinder is my 11 amp 5" Hitachi with a rat tail handle. I run 6" metabo? flap wheels and a 6" power brush on it. It's smaller over all size and lighter weight keeps the heavier 3 HP 7" Hitachi on the shelf.

[jsm11]

Nice score....

With that said, when I'm leaning on metal it better disappear fast.
I'm using Dewalt's I believe 14 amp with the pistol grip.
Was like $130 and 4.5 inch.

The difference is night and day.

[dugndeep]

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[prop-doctor]

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[Frank Chloupek]

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[Billdacat]

If that is an HF wire cup...you better watch out; you will poke your eye out.
HF wheels and cups are freaking dangerous.

I bought an HF 4.5 in pneumatic grinder for working on wet ground; not a lot of balls but it's not bad considering the price. ~$25
BTW: Are the internal gears made of metal?

[dugndeep]

Harbor freight is having a blowout sale the 14th thru the 17th,they have this very same grinder for $9.99,might go buy two more so I can put different wheels on them.
They have metal gears and that cup brush is at tractor supply
I just don't see paying over $100 for a 4 1/2" grinder like a metabo.They almost look identical.

[Bob the Welder]

By dugndeep;

I just don't see paying over $100 for a 4 1/2" grinder like a metabo.They almost look identical.

Until you use them, then the difference will become readily apparent!

[PapaLion]

Makita makes 4 1/2" AC and DC for use by the SA200 folks... IMHO Bulletproof and available at HD.

[dugndeep]

Check out this wood carver blade for a 4 1/2" angle grinder.Says it's good for cutting holes in wood flooring & walls and just general wood carving or sculpting.Never seen one like this before.Just like a chain saw blade for an angle grinder.

[moeh1]

I have one of these, it is actually a chainsaw chain sandwiched between two presssed washers. Awesome tool for shaping wood, logs, etc.

[dugndeep]

I put a thin cut-off wheel on my new grinder to try it out and I really like it.It has a rubber like feel and is easy to grip.Just the right size to hold in your hand plus the rubber coating makes it easy to grip.

[dugndeep]

I would like to get this guide and try out on cutting sheet materials.

[dugndeep]

I got some really good bearings that will fit this grinder,debating whether to replace them or not.I know these bearings are alot better than the one's that come in the grinder,looks like another kitchen table project. I love to tinker

[gsport]

how can you go wrong for $10.00... i think i have 4 or 5 of them, all with different wheels.... figure if one fails, i'll cut off the cord and make an extension cord out of it.. lol

[dugndeep]

I put a few knurling's in the outer wheel flange with a dremel and a thin cut-off wheel.It makes wheel changes so much faster.

[rundogs]

I have that guide Dug,its well worth it.I cut the ends off of a reciever hitch and made a three point hitch for my tractor.Like cutting plywood!