[TheForge] electric hand tools

[Peter Fels And Phoebe Palmer]

Albin:
How can you know if it's gonna last if you don't abuse it for 20 
years?

Albin Drzewianowski wrote:
> 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
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net
>> [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.
>>
>> ________________________________
>>
>> From: theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net on behalf of Peter Fels And Phoebe
>> Palmer
>> Sent: Wed 8/9/2006 9:20 PM
>> To: Sponsored by ABANA
>> Subject: Re: [TheForge] 1/2" electric hand drill
>>
>>
>>
>> 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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