Best Power Grinders
The Porter-Cable PC1500HG Heat Gun has a dual fan speed selector that delivers high and low fan speed settings. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I needed this for drying drywall mud patches, paint touchups and occasional heat shrinking tubing. I would recommend that you do this outside because you can smell the fumes of heated up plastic and paint. Speaking of which, I wish it had another button on the side that turned the heating elements on/off separately from the fan speed. That way you could turn on the fan, adjust the temperature and then kick on the heat when you needed it. I may coat it with some rubber handle dip for tools that I have sitting on my shelf when I get a moment. Don’t try to dry your hair with this, it can easily burn your hand if held close up in the airflow. It probably is a heat resistant part silicone coated cord, or maybe not. To be able to heat shrink without having to work it around all sides of the tubing would be nice. That is a must if applying heat shrink to wires that are in a compartment or box where you couldn’t get around to all sides of the tubing. If you apply paint over a dried surface but still wet interior of a mud patch, more than likely you will find cracked and peeling paint the next day as the moisture in the mud has migrated out."
"I removed old layers of paint easily from old cabinet and shelves in the garage that have been in there for many years."
"Was going to use on my phone repair (low heat), but used on removing bathroom silicone caulk (high heat) first."
"I am pleased with this heat gun so far."
"perfect for bending acrylic or PTEG tubing."
"I use this to light natural lump charcoal, and it works great."
"It helped me speed up the process of drying up my windshield after I used the windshield repair kit on it."
"Nice and handy tool to burn all "hairy" resta clean after re-webbing of furniture with Cane or Rattan."
The DEWALT DWE402 4-1/2" 11-amp Paddle Switch Angle Grinder features the next generation 11 Amp AC/DC 11,000 rpm motor, which provides the best power to weight/size ratio available (1.8HP). It has a top mounted and protected spindle lock button that maximizes the depth of cut without compromising durability. Dust Ejection System provides durability by ejecting damaging dust and debris. Dust Ejection System provides durability by ejecting damaging dust and debris.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"You just bump it against the welding table to rotate it to any position you need....I'm quickly replacing all my grinders with these Dewalts....I like to keep about 10 grinders plugged in with different wheels and discs ready to grab, and these paddle switch high amp Dewalts have proven the best bang for the buck yet over all the others."
"I HAVE 3 OF THESE AND HAD OWNED THIS ONE ABOUT 30 DAYS BEFORE THE BASE WHERE BLADES ATTACHED CAME APART AND REVEALED A COMPRESSION SPRING SPERATION. GUARD STILL DOES NOT WORK AND UNIT CONTINUES TO GRIND WHEN THE ANGLE GRINDER IS IN USE. They noted the issues I was having and said they would send a new angle grinder and would email a UPS label to return the old one."
"I have wanted an angle grinder for a while now, and our concrete sidewalk project helped make it so."
"Big and heavy, but solid and durable."
"I always cheaped out on grinders and every 3 or 4 months I'd be at the budget tool store spending $20 on a grinder after burning mine up."
"Most grinders I take the guard off due to interference with work but this one can be quickly rotated to different position so that it is not a hindrance."
"I have the one step up larger also which will take a large disc but don't use it as much as this one is just easier to grab."
"Faced with clogged, worthless sandpaper on the belt sander, I knew exactly what tool combination I needed, and this Angle Grinder with a high speed wire brush did not disappoint!"
This powerful 7.5 Amp Makita angle grinder has an exclusive labyrinth construction that seals the motor and bearing from contamination.The 9557NBX features a switch (AC/DC) that is conveniently located on the top of the motor housing and a small circumference barrel grip for easy handling. 4-1/2" Angle Grinder AC/DC, 7.5A Motor For Heavy Professional Grinding Applications, Spindle Lock For Easy Wheel Changes, Small Circumference Barrel Grip For Easy Handling, Side Handle Can Be Installed On Either Side Of Tool For Operator Convenience, Switch Is Located On Side Of The Motor Housing; Lock-On Feature, Grinder Includes: 4-1/2" Grinding Wheels, Side Handle & Wheel Guard, Includes Extra Diamond Wheel and carry case. Powerful 7.5 AMP motor for high output power in a more compact tool (only 4.5 lbs.). Labyrinth construction seals and protects the motor and bearings from dust and debris for longer tool life. Protective zig-zig varnish seals the armature from dust and debris for longer tool life.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"It comes with: (1) 9557PB angle grinder. (1) Side Handle Grip. (1) Type-27 guard. (1) Type-1 guard. (5) Makita Grinding Discs for steel/stainless. (1) Makita Diamond Blade. plus owner's manual and the case of course. I spray nuts and bolts on floor jack and other zinc hardware to not rust, but I don't want to lube up these latches - I'd never be able to open the case. I have a 7-inch R*dg*d angle grinder that has waaay more power and lethality, but simply would not have been able to complete this job due to it's size. I'll admit it doesn't have the power of the big boys, but i'm not cutting through foundation or 2" plate. The included grinding wheels can handle mild steel as well as stainless and hold up way better than the Horrible Freight discs. Included discs must be precision balanced because the tool runs so smooth with these."
"This Makita replaced a brand new Milwaukee that cost just as much but didn't have any of the extras and was hard to control due to switch placement."
"Everything else was fine except for the casing."
"It's a multi purpose, hard working tool and in your first week you'll realize that you have 3x as many wheel types as there are spots in the case."
"I bought this grinder a few months ago and it has been an absolute necessity for a truck restoration project I have been working on."
"I had to modify my kitchen granite counter top that was a peace of cake with this angel grinder and the blade included."
"If you plan to keep it stored in the case like I do, you will need to either remove the handle each time you put it away or cut the foam to permit the handle to remain installed."
Best Power Angle Grinders
The DEWALT DWE402 4-1/2" 11-amp Paddle Switch Angle Grinder features the next generation 11 Amp AC/DC 11,000 rpm motor, which provides the best power to weight/size ratio available (1.8HP). It has a top mounted and protected spindle lock button that maximizes the depth of cut without compromising durability. Dust Ejection System provides durability by ejecting damaging dust and debris. Dust Ejection System provides durability by ejecting damaging dust and debris.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"You just bump it against the welding table to rotate it to any position you need....I'm quickly replacing all my grinders with these Dewalts....I like to keep about 10 grinders plugged in with different wheels and discs ready to grab, and these paddle switch high amp Dewalts have proven the best bang for the buck yet over all the others."
"I HAVE 3 OF THESE AND HAD OWNED THIS ONE ABOUT 30 DAYS BEFORE THE BASE WHERE BLADES ATTACHED CAME APART AND REVEALED A COMPRESSION SPRING SPERATION. GUARD STILL DOES NOT WORK AND UNIT CONTINUES TO GRIND WHEN THE ANGLE GRINDER IS IN USE. They noted the issues I was having and said they would send a new angle grinder and would email a UPS label to return the old one."
"I have wanted an angle grinder for a while now, and our concrete sidewalk project helped make it so."
"Big and heavy, but solid and durable."
"I always cheaped out on grinders and every 3 or 4 months I'd be at the budget tool store spending $20 on a grinder after burning mine up."
"Most grinders I take the guard off due to interference with work but this one can be quickly rotated to different position so that it is not a hindrance."
"I have the one step up larger also which will take a large disc but don't use it as much as this one is just easier to grab."
"Faced with clogged, worthless sandpaper on the belt sander, I knew exactly what tool combination I needed, and this Angle Grinder with a high speed wire brush did not disappoint!"
Best Power Bench Grinders
What's in the Box DEWALT DW758 8-inch bench grinder; 36- and 60-grit wheels; eye shields; spark deflectors; tool rests; operating instructions. DW758 8-Inch Bench Grinder At a Glance: 3/4 HP induction motor for heavy-duty grinding operations Runs at 3,600 RPM for high speed material removal 12-1/2-inch distance between wheels Industrial cast iron base and motor housing Three-year limited warranty; one-year free service. Rugged cast iron base and motor housing provide durability and prolonged life.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"To this point I am happy with the performance of this bench grinder."
"At first glance it seems like a decent grinder, but there is a lot of vibration on my workbench when its running."
"It has a lot of muscle behind it; so much that it doesn't even start to bog down when I am doing some serious grinding on severely rusted rail road ties and other higher quality knife steel."
"Great grinder, I purchased a 120 wheel at the same time and I am using the 60 / 120 grit wheels."
"Nice grinder for the price even though it is China."
"Mine was damaged in shipping (something amazon needs to work on) due to poor packaging."
"Great bench grinder for the shop!"
"I read the negative reviews and should have heeded the warnings...but I ordered one anyway and it arrived today. But we also found that the shoulder on the shaft that the inside cone washer seats against had a high spot on it. These are simple machines: no gears or complex mechanisms, just a motor with an extended shaft. The Apple computer I'm using to write this review was also made in China and it's a beautifully crafted machine."
Best Power Die Grinders
The DEWALT DWE4887 1-1/2" Die Grinder features a 4.2 Amp, 25,000 rpm motor which provides high power and speed for all 1-1/2" grinding applications. 4.2 Amp, 25,000 rpm motor provides high power and speed for all 1-1/2" grinding applications.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The bolt in the bushing is seized and major surgery in a tight space is necessary to get the bolt to release, and a guard would make it very difficult to get in there to do the cut, so I wanted an 1-1/2 inch cut off wheel and am leaning to the Lenox 1972914 MetalMax."
"WELL BUILT TOOL JUST A BIT TO BIG FOR THE TIGHT WORK IN THE WORK I WANTED IT FOR."
"Great Tool when you need too cut or grind something big."
"Awesome addition to my tool arsenal."
Best Power Straight Grinders
The DEWALT DCG414T2 flexible 60V MAX* Grinder with kickback brake kit features FLEXVOLT technology; the world's first battery that automatically changes voltage when you change tools. The kickback brake engages when a pinch, stall, or bind-up event is sensed and the electronic brake engages with maximum force to quickly stop the wheel, reduce the movement of the grinder, and shut the grinder off. Brake engages when trigger is released, stopping speeds of 1.5 seconds with standard grinding wheel.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I was hooked...I always have 3 grinders; one dedicated to grinding/flap wheels, one to cup and stinger brushes and one to cut off wheels. I was enthusiastic about a cordless grinder with the power of a corded grinder...so much that I almost bought 2 right off, but calmed down and decided to "try" 1 first. I also prefer a support handle with rubber grip...this one is hard plastic like any of the cheapest grinders...it's somewhat petty but I can feel the diffence especially when using a stringer brush and the grinder is trying to run away...based on cost I expect the better handle. I'll buy another one with batteries but might wait until I let the smoke out of one of the corded grinders."
"Compact heavy duty and powerful."
"We own many Dewalt battery operated tools never not been satisfied, this is a great grinder for small projects."
"The first thing I did to test the power and runtime of the grinder was throw on my King Arthur tools chainsaw carving wheels to see how it handled those."
"It met up to my expectations."
"Just blows my mind, DeWalt perfected the tool less replacement of blades on the DC300 and they did not leverage it here?"
Best Air Sanders & Grinders
The slim elongated nose design allows you to get into cramped spaces and hardened hammer strikes powerfully to ensure that nail comes out every time. Sufficiently powerful to push nails out of hard woods, Quiet, efficient and accurate, All metal body makes for sturdy and durable tool, Rubberized ergonomic grip for fatigueless operation, Removes or sinks nails between 10 to 20 gauge sizes, Light weight die cast Aluminum body, Slim elongated nose gets into tight spaces, Maintains quality of the work piece. Applications: Remove nails from floorboards, weatherboards, fiber sheets, skids, pallets, boards, barn lumber, sheathing and wooden decks. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"With this Air locker I'm able to punch nails out with ease and not damage wood. Although the description states you can use air pressure up to 120 psi, the manual says the Air Locker is safe up to 200 psi. Allows you to punch out nails that aren't even showing the head that are even with the wood."
"I purchased it to recycle old cedar fence to make weather wood paneling. I have a customer that wants a 200 square ft wall paneled with salvage, weathered, wood, and the nail holes are not an issue for this rustic installation. The punch extends 1/4" past the tube, it would be nice if an additional punch could be made available (at extra cost) that would give 1/2 or 3/4" drive to push the nail completely through."
"With this de-nailer, our Pallet Buster and the Cresent 56 nail puller, we can deconstruct and de-nail a pallet in 'bloody' short order. (bloody in the expletive sense, not the literal) But, it could also be literal because in some cases it completely ejects the nail from the material, even on hardwood pallet planks!"
"For anyone dismantling pallets, you just gotta get one of these!"
"excellent tool simple construction easy to repair good customer service this tool takes a lot of hard use an abuse this is the second one i have bought they save me many hours of labor and abuse on my body compared to doing by hand an hammer if you have a lot of nails to remove this is the tool for you especially if you reuse pallet wood this thing punches the nails right out for you pictures are of before an after what can be done with this tool."
"At max recommended power (120 psi), doesn't push nails all the way through a 2x4, but that would be a lot to expect."
"I've been doing hardwood floors for over 20 years and can't understand how I haven't found this product earlier."
"An unusual tool that works extraordinarily well."
Best Sanders
Two-in-one sanding machine includes both a 4-by-36 inch belt and a 6-by-6 inch disc.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"the disc and belt run true - no wobble at all - and the unit is quite heavy. I bolted the WEN to a plywood base, and using some scrap cabinet-grade plywood, made a table that is solid, exactly 90 degrees to the disc, and can be adjusted to get as close to the disc as I need it to be. If I ever need to sand at an angle, I can just put the table back on (but beware, the angle gage for the table is made of tape and is very inaccurate!"
"The machine is the same as the Ryobi Bench Sander Green BD4601G one at Home Depot, but with WEN labeling. After I watched my son almost stick his finger in the the danger spot where the belt meets the machine, I promptly looked up the model number for the Ryobi guard and bought it to replace the junky WEN guard."
"The main reason it only received two stars is because it struggled to sand some of the larger pieces I was working on, eventually coming to a stop. If I used my hand to get the belt going, the motor would eventually kick in and turn the belt, but it would be so slow it wouldn't be useful."
"My previous Delta brand bench sander would also have been underpowered for the amount and types of needs I have now as well. The belt sander is easier to change from horizonal to vertical than other models I've used."
"Its definitly not for someone who plans on having this sander for a life time."
"Got this for my wife (yes - I said my wife!)."
"There are definitely some loose tolerances on this unit, but it works well for the home shop."
"Had a smaller grizzly that worked fine for the smaller jobs, but this is just what the doctor ordered for small/medium sized jobs for this DIY'r."