HF Electric Die Grinders

[metalman]

I have one of the HF electric long neck die grinders #44141 and have been pleased with it, for the price. I prefer air die grinders and keep a dozen or so tooled up, but use the electric when air isn't available or when I don't want to start the air compressor for a quick job.

I also have at least a dozen of the 4-1/2" angle grinders #99223 that are built with a similar motor. What I have found with the HF handheld grinders is they are not all of the same quality. The cheapest in the line are junk and don't last very long. The ones I have had good luck with are the next level up that run about $20-$22 on sale.

I use to buy brand name grinders that cost $60 - $80 each. The HF are not the same quality but end up giving me more grind for the buck. I'm not indorsing HF. A lot of their stuff is pure junk, but I buy a lot from them when it is cost effective...

I like to have a dedicated grinder for each different type of wheel I use, so I can just grab it and go. Plus, besides the time involved in changing wheels, it also seems like once you take a wheel off, it is not exactly balanced when you put it back on...