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| techtalk:ref:tools170 [2020/08/28 05:57] – [Hand Held Grinder / Cutter] hippysmack | techtalk:ref:tools170 [2024/01/24 23:08] (current) – hippysmack | ||
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| ====== Please Use Proper Safety Precautions ====== | ====== Please Use Proper Safety Precautions ====== | ||
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| These power tools are used every day, all day somewhere. \\ | These power tools are used every day, all day somewhere. \\ | ||
| In the right hands, they are excellent tools to cut job time and tackle some tasks that normally could not be done in a home setting. \\ | In the right hands, they are excellent tools to cut job time and tackle some tasks that normally could not be done in a home setting. \\ | ||
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| ====== Angle Grinder vs Die Grinder ====== | ====== Angle Grinder vs Die Grinder ====== | ||
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| The main differences between an angle grinder and a die grinder are the design of the tool, size, and power. \\ | The main differences between an angle grinder and a die grinder are the design of the tool, size, and power. \\ | ||
| An angle grinder is primarily used for cutting and rough grinding, whereas the die grinder is a rotary tool used for precision work. \\ | An angle grinder is primarily used for cutting and rough grinding, whereas the die grinder is a rotary tool used for precision work. \\ | ||
| - | Here is a comparison chart between the two grinders. ((https:// | ||
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| - | |Tool|Design|Size|Power Source|Speed|Power|Best for| | ||
| - | |Angle Grinder|Heavy-duty \\ power tool|Generally larger|Electric (corded) \\ Battery (cordless)|6500 – 20000 RPM|1.5-5 HP|Rough grinding, cutting| | ||
| - | |Die Grinder|Rotary tool|Generally smaller|Compressed air \\ Battery|15000 – 30000 RPM|Less than 1 HP|Precision cutting / grinding| | ||
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| ====== Angle Grinder ====== | ====== Angle Grinder ====== | ||
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| ====== Die Grinder ====== | ====== Die Grinder ====== | ||
| - | + | | Custom fender fitting. ((photos by DK Custom of the XLFORUM | |
| - | | Custom fender fitting. ((photos by DK Custom of the XLFORUM | + | |
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| It's good for cutting carbon & stainless steel, shortening bolts, shaping metal, polishing etc. \\ | It's good for cutting carbon & stainless steel, shortening bolts, shaping metal, polishing etc. \\ | ||
| - | | Dremil tool. ((photo by Graywolf of the XLFORUM | + | | Dremil tool. ((photo by Graywolf of the XLFORUM |
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