fishnaked Posted November 17, 2017 Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 I've had a Makita 4" grinder since 1984 that's still running strong. In need of something larger, I borrowed a friend's older Metabo 6" with twist handle. I like it so much, I don't want to give it back! Super smooth, not too big, and perfect power A grinder this size will make my life a lot easier and open doors to how I do many projects. After using this twist handle, I've made up my mind that feature is a must for me. I looked at the 7" Ridgid at Home Depot and it feels good in hand. $129. The reviews seem a little mixed though. I can get a new 7" Metabo W24-180 for $189. This is a tool I would not use day in and day out. But I appreciate quality and a tool that runs smooth... yet I am not a man of large means. Is the Metabo worth $60 more than the Ridgid? Any insight and/or opinions would be appreciated. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kornomaniac Posted November 17, 2017 Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 Metabo makes the best grinders. Period. Worth 60 dollars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stercorarius Posted November 17, 2017 Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 I second that. Metabo is the shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnaked Posted November 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 Thanks, guys! What is it about the Metabo that makes it the best? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stercorarius Posted November 17, 2017 Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 Better bearings. Grinds smooth as glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmz2084 Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 6 hours ago, Stercorarius said: Better bearings. Grinds smooth as glass. Ave found otherwise. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTqv4mfKYEE&feature=youtu.be&t=2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stercorarius Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 4 minutes ago, dmz2084 said: Ave found otherwise. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTqv4mfKYEE&feature=youtu.be&t=2014 Don't really care what that jackass thinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stercorarius Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 And that's on a flat head grinder as well. You can't base the entire line up off of one grinder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiltiWpg Posted November 19, 2017 Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 I really like his videos.Tools have become cheap. He calls them out. No one particular brand is perfect, but it’s nice to see the good and bad. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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