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Ingersol Die Grinder

Discussion in 'The Tool Shed' started by Chilly, Sep 4, 2016.

  1. Sep 4, 2016
    Chilly

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    image.jpeg I like this. Has the feel of quality. Runs fast and smooth. I may end up shortening its life by running a bit dry rather than blow air tool oil all over my primed tub but I think it will give good service with a light diet of tool oil. It has made me a way better welder, along wit a good compressor.
     
  2. Sep 4, 2016
    47v6

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    I have used he same HF 90degree die grinder for the last 18 years. I almost never oil it, abuse it and it has yet to let me down. I paid 20 bucks for it. I so wish it would die so I can buy an IR or Sioux or some other good brand.
     
  3. Sep 4, 2016
    Mcruff

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    The only difference between harbor freights and IR's is the bearings and blade material, otherwise the same Chinese company makes all the parts for the IR. I have 2 harbor freights that get used at work daily, one Chicago pneumatic and 1 IR there pretty much all equal except how fast they turn and cosmetics.
    The Chicago is more comfortable to use for long hours of pad sanding. I have used mine long enough at times to have to poor warm water over them because they will start to ice up. Not fun!

    I use 2 drops of royal purple air oil in them for every 3-4 hours of use.
     
  4. Sep 4, 2016
    sterlclan

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    prep sol will take the oil off the primer as long as its a 2k product...
     
  5. Sep 4, 2016
    termin8ed

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    I have a tractor supply farm hand die grinder i use at work.
    The rubbery grip doesnt fit snug but ive been using it every day at work for 9 years now.
     
  6. Sep 4, 2016
    aallison

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    What pads do you guys find works well for you? Brand? For normal tub use.

    I have been using a 4" dewalt grinder but I think a small hand pneumatic would work better.
     
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    47v6

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    There are several different brands that are out there, but I tend to use the roloc style sandpaper and scotchbrite stuff. The backing pads are similar in quality from generic to brand name. Really great for small areas or deburring small parts.
     
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    timgr

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    I have an IR 90 degree die grinder and a HF 0 degree. The IR is typically loaded with 60 grit 2" Rolocs. Green 3M disks bought on sale somewhere. The HF gets one of several carbide bits, for various grinding duties. Whatever bits Enco was selling as generics.
     
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  9. Sep 4, 2016
    Mcruff

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    Roloc style, in 50, 80, 120 and 180 grit. Scotchbrite in red, blue, and brown grits.
     
  10. Sep 5, 2016
    Chilly

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    I use cheap roloc type 80-grit most of the time. Cheap ones from Amazon.
     
  11. Sep 7, 2016
    Jeepenstein

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    Dotco is the die grinder champ, but they make you pay dearly for them.. They will however rebuild them for you..
     
  12. Sep 7, 2016
    Mcruff

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    Dotco's are great, however for the hobbiest they are not worth it. There cheap ones are nearly 3x what a good quality one is. We use there pencil grinders at work at nearly $400 a piece and they need rebuilt every 14-16 months. A cheap $90 one will last a life time for most guys on this board.
     
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    wheelie

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    This is one of my favorite tools, though mine is off brand. Very very handy. Seems to keep my small compressor busy, though. Back to a larger compressor at the next house.

    80 grit sanding discs and the brown scotch brite type pads are about all I ever use. Seems to cover most all of my needs. I've used the 60 grit sanding discs but will usually just grab the 4 1/2 inch grinder if I need to do THAT much work.
     
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    Twin2

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    I also have IR and HF ones . there are great for sanding . won't last long if used as a cut off grinder . I use a straight grinder for cut off wheels , I do have a shipyard commercial 90° grinder that only works with cut off wheels . my favorite
     
  15. Sep 8, 2016
    timgr

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    Old Doug

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    I use the strait one from Lowes it has a 3 year waranty. I buy one take it back one time then buy a new one and start over. I have a craftsman electric that i have had for 20+ years it vibrates bad i need to get another electric one they seem to last better.
     
  17. Sep 18, 2016
    jeep2003

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    iv got an older IR angle die grinder for the roloc discs and a straight one I recently bought from harbor freight for cut off wheels. I just use old 4.5" grinding wheels till they use up. But the new HF one is way more powerful than the IR one. I think its just getting tired. I bought it used and have used it alot. Im not sure if they can be rebuilt with success? I might just pick up a HF one to replace it. Its low power gets anoying especially in the winter it seems to ice up super easy
     
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