Thanks for the feedback, guys; I'm glad you found this product review to be useful! In due course, I'll make sure to update this thread with longer-term results as well.
Tanh - I'll get some comparison pics with the Harbor Freight grinder. (Maybe I will start another thread to fully and "properly" review the Drillmaster grinders.)
DaveO - I put my order in on these during a "cyber monday" sale at bigskytools, where the "A" refurbished grade for this grinder (which is what I got) was on sale for about the normal cost of a "C" refurbished grade. Bigsky has an e-mail notification feature where they'll e-mail you when they get more in stock (click the "notify me when it's available" link).
Brand new on Amazon, the same model grinder goes for $40 shipped.
Redbeard - Some of the specifications on bigskytools (the amp rating, as well as the no-load speed) appear incorrect. Here are the specs directly from Hitachi North America, which should be more reliable.
The nameplate on the actual grinder indicates 6.0 amps and 10,000 RPM. Also, based on my actual test results, the 3.1 pound weight specification is inaccurate (and IMO, borders on misleading.)
Last edited by jakeru; 12-12-2012 at 08:57 PM.
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