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Old 11-09-2007, 06:58 PM
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Default Re: Adjustable Air Mini-Die Grinder Advise Please :)

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Originally Posted by justme102 View Post
Dont waste your money at an new expensive drill!
I have fu**ed up about 6 drills or more in the last years. Believe me, they wont run much time. And about 2500upm is enough. Buy a cheap (used) drill at ebay or so.
I have also killed a new die grinder from a big company in less than a half year.
So i would recommend a cheap drill or you spend big money on a professionell flexible shaft machine. I did it, and i dont regret my decission till now...
Actually, I agree. Electric drills burn up quickly. I was lucky enough to trade some polishing for a 1-1/4" diameter flex shaft, but it's not economical to buy one unless you do it professionally. The $20 air die grinders work fine for high speeds but you need a good compressor. I got a decent electric die grinder at Harbor Freight and it is holding up very well - in fact it's my main machine for initial steps. With a motor speed control (such as sold for routers), I could use my die grinder for polishing as well, but I have the flex shaft for that.
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