[TheForge] electric hand tools

[Albin Drzewianowski]

First off, I want to thank everyone who has provided feedback on their 
experiences with hand tools (especially 1/2" drills  ).  It has been very 
helpful.

Now a word about all of the "nostalgic" information supplied.  The quality 
of 20 year old tools doesn't help the poor guy who has to buy a tool today. 
I think it is safe to say that almost none of the top performers from 20 
years ago are still the "best in field".   Sad to say.

Remember that the question of the day, especially to help the newbies just 
getting into blacksmithing, is what brand to trust today.

Although I will admit that the historic information is useful when you run 
across an oldie at a flea market or estate sale.

Regards,
D-ski

WX: a perfectly gorgeous day in Central MD,  why couldn't it have been like 
this last week, when I was on vacation    8^(



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael" <michael.a.porter at comcast.net>
To: "'Sponsored by ABANA'" <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, August 11, 2006 11:22 AM
Subject: RE: [TheForge] 1/2" electric hand drill


> The Dewalt industrial grade 4-1/2" angle grinder is probably the best tool
> they make. I have had one for over twenty years, and it never has let me
> down. On the other hand, when I want to misuse an angle grinder (mounting
> cup brushes, or grinding inside confined spaces where the airborne grit is
> going to be heavy), I reach for a Harbor Freight Chicago brand ($18 on 
> sale)
> in order to spare the "good" grinder.
> Mikey
>
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> [mailto:theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Washington, Aubrey 
> O.
> Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2006 9:25 AM
> To: artgawk at thegrid.net; Sponsored by ABANA
> Subject: RE: [TheForge] 1/2" electric hand drill
>
> Despite the negative sentiments about DeWalt, I have three DW 4-1/2"
> grinders that keep grinding away with no problems at all.  I usually keep 
> a
> cup brush on one, a flat disc on another, and a cut-off wheel on the 
> third.
>
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> Palmer
> Sent: Wed 8/9/2006 9:20 PM
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> Subject: Re: [TheForge] 1/2" electric hand drill
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>
>
> My recent Milwaulkee grinders ( i bought a couple) have been in
> the shop 3 times each ( worked the guarantee) and only one still
> runs. Ain't gonna make that mistake again...Pete F
>
> Woolley wrote:
>>
>>> But I have always considered Makita to be one step below real
>>> industrial tools- there are some quality Makita woodworking tools, but
>>> for
>>> metalworking, they just arent built as tough as Milwaukee, Bosch, 
>>> Metabo,
>>> or Fein.
>>
>> \
>>
>> I would have to agree with this, especially Metabo side grinders for
>> toughness and reliability.
>>
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