Posted by Chris Ray on September 05, 1997 at 10:03:43:

In Reply to: Re: Topic: Grinders, an overview posted by bill on September 02, 1997 at 19:07:05:

: 2 cents on the flex shaft rotary tools. I recommend the "Foredom" or the "Vigor" brands, they hold up much better that the "Dremel". IMHO

: Bill

Yes you're right about that Bill, they are built for professional uses and costs a bit more, but the Dremel is still functional as well. I'm not trying to promote a brand, just mentioning something that a lot of folks may already have on hand and might not realize that it's more useful than they think.

There are mini air grinders available as well and there is a distinct advantage to them. However in my opinion they consume too much free air and electrical draw on a compressor that I'm not sure it can be justified. They do have one advantage though and that is one may either bear down on them withouth stressing the motor and the speed on some is variable. I still have reservations about running my 5hp compressor to operate such a small tool though.

Chris Ray

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