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Thanks everyone for your input.

I really appreciate all the insight.

 

I ended-up going with the 4 1/2" Dewalt since I felt more comfortable having the paddle switch.

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4 minutes ago, Stercorarius said:

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Notice the color scheme among the grinders these guys use?

 

Thanks for the info Stercorarius.

Dewalt is definitely a well known and powerful brand.

 

I think for now, my needs are nowhere near those of the guys pictured above

 

If the Bosch feels lacking in the future, I can always get a more powerful grinder... likely a Dewalt.

Plus, there's nothing wrong with having a multitude of devices... more powerful ones for bigger jobs and less powerful for small jobs.

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1 hour ago, JimboS1ice said:

Now with a 5" grinder you can still use 4 1/2" discs... But for the lighter use you mentioned you can get away with a lower amp grinder

Jimbo

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Thanks again Jimbo.

 

Ya, I think I might just get the $50 Bosch and if my needs change I can always get a more powerful one later.

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1 hour ago, JimboS1ice said:

You would be surprised by the power of a grinder in the 7amp range, Bosch makes great grinders, I prefer paddle as well.

Jimbo

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Thanks for the fast reply Jimbo.

 

I think I'm leaning towards the 4 1/2" Dewalt paddle grinder or the 4 1/2" Bosch.

 

Since 4 1/2" size is the most common, it should be the easiest to get a variety of wheels for.

I didn't think about the paddle option much until you mentioned it, but I agree that I also prefer a grinder that has a paddle as opposed to a trigger so the 5" Dewalt is probably out.

 

Since I don't need it asap, I'll order one of them next weekend when I get back from our family camping trip.

 

I'll be checking this thread for more insight

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I'm looking to buy an angle grinder and would like to know what people think of my below options.

If you have other suggestions, I'm all ears

 

I won't be a heavy user, but I do want to get a decent grinder that'll last me a while and won't need much maintenance.

I'm planning to use it to do some light metal cutting and cleaning using a wire brush.

 

The prices below are in Canadian dollars since that's where I live.

 

The 3 that I'm looking at right now are:

1) DEWALT DW831 5-Inch Medium Angle Grinder

https://www.amazon.ca/DEWALT-DW831-5-Inch-Medium-Grinder/dp/B00004TQH9/ref=sr_1_2?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1467907790&sr=1-2

$100 (regular $240) - sale price

 

2) Dewalt DWE402 4-1/2-Inch 11-Amp Paddle Switch Angle Grinder

https://www.amazon.ca/DEWALT-DWE402-2-Inch-11-Amp-Grinder/dp/B00RVZ7DNO/ref=sr_1_5?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1467907790&sr=1-5

$100 (regular $160) - sale price

 

3) Bosch 1375A 4-1/2-Inch Angle Grinder

https://www.amazon.ca/Bosch-1375A-2-Inch-Angle-Grinder/dp/B00004SUOU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

$50

 

I know that the Bosch is not as powerful as the 2 Dewalts, but I was just putting it in the mix to see what thoughts anyone may have on it?