Electric die grinder

[Bougy Fan]

I recently had a birthday and spotted a Tradetools own brand Renegade electric die grinder on sale. I think most enthusiast's will struggle to justify the cost of the Makita item but for $68 with a 2 year trade warranty I think this will do me just fine. It is only 450 watts and fixed speed but I think it will be more than adequate. I would recommend you check it out if you have been thinking about one and live in QLD.

[alpineart]

Hi Bougy ,mate like you i couldn't justify a Makita price tag with a 12 months warranty . I purchased an Ozito 500watt grinder with a 3 year replacement warranty for $68 from Bunnings . I snap the main shaft in the first hour hooking into that big 750mm olive . Bunnings replaced in a flash no problems , still have 2 years warranty left on the replacement die grinder . The Makita would have run out of warranty by now and I only used my Ozito 3 times in the first year . If i was to buy 4 Ozito's I would have 12 years warranty , that's 12 times the makita and still cheaper .

Cheers Alpine

[wattynine]

I'm going to The other way, purchased a Makita but the next model up at $99.
I have given this a hiding, I love it. It has not failed me, and I use it time and time again and LAN it out as well?!
Sorry I'm going Makita all the way

[Watto]

I'm having a vote for Makita as well. My 12 month warranty ran out about 15 years ago but the machine is still going strong, and it gets a work out.

[Bougy Fan]

wattynine you got a new Makita for $99 ? That is a bargain ! Actually for serious cordless tools for work I gave up on Makita and Hitachi a long time ago with their one year warranty. I used to buy Metabo that had 3 years if you registered online but recently changed over to AEG as they offer a whopping 6 years if registered online and they are available at every bunnings store. Don't get me wrong the Metabo are a beautiful tool but at about twice the price of AEG I just couldn't justify the extra spend. Plus I get to put them on my account and get another 5% off and up to 60 days to pay.

[Graeme]

A Makita? For $99? Really? You bought a Makita for $99? Where? Even although my Makita Die Grinder burnt out after about 14 months I reckon I'd buy one for $99. Interested in hearing about the Ozito as well, as I was looking at them the other day. Bit worried about them as I am on my third Ozito sander this year, although the old Ozito angle grinder I have just wont let me down. Also might drop into my local Tradetools as well. Have to do something as I have an Olive crying for my attention. Thanks guys.

[wattynine]

Not sure where the "cordless" reference came in but yes $99 (and I got two free caps (hats)).
Local Hardware store Porters, about 2 years or more ago.

[alpineart]

Hi Graeme, I dont pussy foot around with timid little cutters I use tungsten carbide router bits 5 & 10mm thick 30-40mm in diameter for carving , enough to break even a Makita . They are usually used in my 2HP Makita plunge router , definaetly not recommended for any die grinders , but the Stihl can only carve so much .

Cheers Alpine

[Bougy Fan]

The cordless reference was about other tools I have bought and why I avoid certain brands. I mostly buy cordless tools for work now they have developed decent batteries. As Graeme asked a Makita electric die grinder for $99 - not an angle grinder ? I would have spent the extra then but they are usually around $450.

[Inspired]

So what do people use (brand model and application)?

I have pondered this for awhile and have a dremel 4000 only

Really looking at something that is all rounder for mid sized application carving with enough grunt to take out

hard wood quite easily.. suggestions?

[Bougy Fan]

Use the dremel for smaller jobs and the die grinder for bulk removal. The die grinder is 1/4" shank bits whereas the dremel can take smaller bits and do much more detailed work. Thus the reason why I was reluctant to spend big money on an electric die grinder that doesn't get used all the time.

[bonsai_beginner]

I'm also looking into a new die grinder and this post has been really helpful! Thank you


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[peterb]

Hi B/B
Mate try Google Sydney tools, I bought my makita through them for $ 99 on special and I've since seen it there for $ 119 fairly regularly , I've given mine a bit of a beating and hasn't missed a beat . For carving tools look up my post on carving tools it gives you a variety of places to get them and a range of prices
Regards Peterb

[Ryceman3]

Hi B/B
Mate try Google Sydney tools, I bought my makita through them for $ 99 on special and I've since seen it there for $ 119 fairly regularly , I've given mine a bit of a beating and hasn't missed a beat . For carving tools look up my post on carving tools it gives you a variety of places to get them and a range of prices
Regards Peterb

Here's a link to the thread that PeterB is referring to.

viewtopic.php?f=7&t=15378&p=156328&hili ... rB#p156328

[bonsai_beginner]

You guys are the best haha thank you


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