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Old 08-14-2017, 11:11 AM   #30
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Originally Posted by jbolty View Post
This. I have about six right angle grinders from harbor freight and for $10 each it's worth it to have a cut wheel, wire brush, grinder and flap wheel all mounted at once but they crap out constantly; a $40 version from Home Depot is really not much better.

All my recent purchases have been 18v Makita and have been super happy. Plenty of power and the batteries last well.

Even known brands have started making cheap junk. I've been through about 4 moderately priced skill saws while still having the one my dad bought from sears about 50 years ago.

Best I can say is try to buy local, pick it up and see how it's made and get good old used if you can find it.
You can't get any cheaper than Harbor Freight they probably even beat out (cheap-wise) Home Cheapo...
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