Hitachi G12SR3 4.5" angle grinder 6.0 amp

[everlastsupport]

I am thinking about putting a smaller wheel to my G18SS. I was thinking to return it, but this thing has some serious guts and is the same color as my PowerARC 300, I found this on Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Amico-Black-Gr...+guard+4+1%2F2

What do you guy think?

I run 7" wheels on my 9" and run 4" flaps on my 4.5" (cheaper) and I've not had a problem. Just make sure you check the max RPMs of the disk and the tool and you should be fine. All (6 now) grinders I have, have protectors on them. I have never had one come apart, but I know two people that have (both hurt pretty badly as well).

Sure this will strike up some stories.

[DXN1EL]

I run 7" wheels on my 9" and run 4" flaps on my 4.5" (cheaper) and I've not had a problem. Just make sure you check the max RPMs of the disk and the tool and you should be fine. All (6 now) grinders I have, have protectors on them. I have never had one come apart, but I know two people that have (both hurt pretty badly as well).

Sure this will strike up some stories.

My only concern I have is if I replace my 7" wheel with a 4 1/2" can the guard still perform it's job?

[Rambozo]

My only concern I have is if I replace my 7" wheel with a 4 1/2" can the guard still perform it's job?

Maybe not quite as good as a smaller guard, but since 7" wheels are routinely used until worn down to 4.5" or smaller, it will still cover the edge of the wheel. I can see it being in the way a lot, too. You might compare the amount of wheel depression between 4.5" and 7" to see if the 7" guard is going to obstruct things too much. I'm not sure you can swap guards, you will have to measure the place where the guard attaches and see.

[everlastsupport]

I've ran 7" on the 9" and 4" on the 4.5", but I think Ram is right. 4.5 on a 7 you will have the guard or gearbox or something in the way and not get much time out of a disc. Did not look-up a G18SS to see it was a 7" grinder.

[Rambozo]

For those that missed it before, It's back again as today's deal. Still very happy with the pair I got last year.

Hitachi 4.5" 6 amp angle grinder $23.95

http://us3.campaign-archive1.com/?u=...&id=d721a74547

[RichardH]

For those that missed it before, It's back again as today's deal. Still very happy with the pair I got last year.

Hitachi 4.5" 6 amp angle grinder $23.95

http://us3.campaign-archive1.com/?u=...&id=d721a74547

Argh! I'm right on the cusp of buying 4 grinders, so the timing is perfect but I have a real issue with slide-switches instead of triggers /paddles. Won't turn off if it gets away from you, and can be on when you plug it in. But $100 and I'd be done...

On that note, I've had access to a shop with many grinders, and I have to say I'm hooked on having cutoff, grinder, flap disc, and wire brush always ready to grab-and-go. How about you guys? Is there a case for even more than 4? (I've seen guys that have separate sets for stainless, aluminum, and everything else... I'm not going that far yet. I'll swap out consumables between projects.)

Cheers,
Richard

[Edit: Well, they're pretty much cleaned out of stock tonight, but this site is a great source if you're OK with reconditioned gear!]

[Rambozo]

The slide switch is the spring loaded DeWalt type, so for normal use you don't have to lock it on. You actually have to make an effort to get it to lock, so to me it's no big deal. I have some paddle, and some slide, and they both have good and bad points. I really want to try the rat tail version, next. I think it would be the best of both, but usually with a price to match. As far as the recon, the ones I got must have been just open box or something as they looked unused. I'm not sure you can ever have too many grinders. Oddly enough, it's grinding discs I use the least. Cutoff wheel, flap disc or two, wire brush, scotchbrite pad, roto-loc discs, etc.

[DaveO]

hooked on having cutoff, grinder, flap disc, and wire brush always ready to grab-and-go. How about you guys? Is there a case for even more than 4?

On one project I wasted so much time swapping disks from grinder to wire brush that the logic of more than one became very obvious. Never seen a tandem or multi grinder case- I bought cheap little tool boxes for storage, and marked them outside with "grinder- cut off" and "grinder- brush" etc. The boxes hold the grinder, the tools, and spare discs all in one spot.