Shopping for a disc grinder/sanders

[projectPONY]

Does anyone here use something like this for any kind of fab/metal work?

I know there is special disc grinder specifically for metal work but those suckers are in the $1k range. I basically just need one for the home shop for cleaning up edges of patch panels, beveling(sp) square and round tube for welding, and things like that. Most of the ones I've seen are titled "sanders" and I'm thinking all it would take is a disc and belt change to make it a grinder. I've looked at the expensive, dedicated grinders and they have an average rpm speed of 1750, and this one pictured clocks in at 1720rpm.

Anyway, your thoughts please.


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[gip99gt]

Dang Carlos what all do you have going on in the garage. lol

[projectPONY]

I guess everyone does their beveling and de-burring with a hand file around here.


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[dbeau2]

Whats wrong with a vice and an electric grinder? Eletric grinders aren't that much and can be taken out of the garage when necessary.

[projectPONY]

Whats wrong with a vice and an electric grinder? Eletric grinders aren't that much and can be taken out of the garage when necessary.

C'Mon man, when you have dozens of square tubing ends to bevel that hand held grinder is gonna kick anyone's ass.