Worst name brand grinder I 've ever owned -Rigid Grinder

[Sampson Jones]

The Rigid grinder is easily worst grinder I have ever spent money on . I liked the ergonomic design , how it fit my hand so about 100.00 I bought one at Home Depot . The switch went out in about 20 hours , and the repair took six weeks . Now the whole internals sound like its coming unwound and its barely turning all of about 60 hours total on it . I t has a lifetime service agreement on it , so this grinder will loose Rigid money big time . I would love to get my money back on this p.os.. Now I have a Makita that was bought in 1981 and has been abused horribaly and its still on the original brushes and has never been repaired . My Black and Decker grinders all lasted 15 years . The 9.99 at Harbor Freight will compete with the RIGID duribility

[tnbndr]

I have five grinders of different brand names. I am going to be replacing all with Metabo without the paddle switch over the next year or so. I have one now and it is by far my favorite and go to grinder. The model I like is the W6-115, the body is small enough for my hands to grip comfortable for extended periods. I have a W8-115 with the paddle switch and it is too large for my hands.

[jimcolt]

In my experience the Metabo grinders are by far the best. I keep 3 grinders loaded with different discs.....2 middle grade brands (such as yours) and the Metabo. I replace the middle grade units as they fail....every 2 to 4 years....the Metabo is over 10 years old. Kind of like a Hypertherm plasma....costs a bit more but worth every penny.

Jim

[JJsCustomDesigns]

I agree... Metabo is the way to go. Ive had DeWalt and Rigid both. I wasnt impressed with their working life span. So now I have 2 Metabo grinders that have been used and abused for about 4 years.

[FiveORacing]

Burned up 3 Harbor Freight Grinders in about 9 months. I have a Milwaukee now and I love it.

[jbartley]

We use Dewalt D28110 grinders at our shop. Been working well for us. Get them for around $55.00.The guys prefer the size/weight/performance ratio of this model compaired to other ones we have had. I like the price.

[Garysbiz]

Wheres the best place to buy the Metabo grinders?

[tnbndr]

I just ordered a new W6-115 from here for $79.
You can do a google search for Metabo and compare prices.
http://www.dynamitetoolco.com/Metabo-Grinders-s/849.htm

[Oldsarge]

I've had a few Ridgid sanders, and was looking seriously at that grinder, and almost bought it. It felt good but it's heavy, which was a deciding factor... imagining long sessions with that beast! The sanders I bought had problems with the switches as well... After the second one crapped out I spoke with the store manager & got a store credit refund... If your manager is pretty decent, he won't care how long ago you got it, he'll RTV it and keep your business. Recently bought a brand new Makita off Craig's list and it's a really nice grinder... my last one held out for 6 years or so before the magic smoke escaped! I've heard really good things about Metabo... will have to check them out...

Oldsarge

[steelfx]

I've been using Makita for years w/ very few problems & I put them through hell. But, I do have 1 Metabo Variable Speed that is unbelievable! Not much difference with abrasive flap discs than the Makitas, but I turn the rpm's way down when I use a non-woven pad for polishing. Metabo is worth every penny & now that I've owned the VS model, that's the one I'll stick with. Just my 2? worth.

P.S. My Makita Grinders all have the paddle switch, which some guys hate, but it's my favorite configuration.
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