Tool Type Questions

[KMixson]

BigTerp » Wed Jul 02, 2014 12:57 pm[/url]"]

Stumpalump » 3 minutes ago[/url]"] Try to avoid the ones with a deadman switch that you must hold constantly if you can. It makes it too hard to get into spots and hold that switch at the same time.

This is a great piece of advice. If your doing any lengthy cuts with your grinder a constant switch will also come in handy.

Also you have to have a bionic thumb with some of the ones with a deadman switch. They are so hard to keep pressure on them with such a stiff spring.

 

[Y_J]

The one I was looking at is a 4-1/2 in. Angle Grinder with Paddle Switch. Now, I'm not all to sure what a paddle switch is but it's different than most of the grinders on there. Here is the link at HF for that one if you're interested in taking a look. https://www.harborfreight.com/4-1-2-half-inch-angle-grinder-with-paddle-switch-65519.html. What do ya'll think of this one?

 

[bobberboy]

Y_J » Today, 00:15[/url]"]The one I was looking at is a 4-1/2 in. Angle Grinder with Paddle Switch. Now, I'm not all to sure what a paddle switch is but it's different than most of the grinders on there. Here is the link at HF for that one if you're interested in taking a look. https://www.harborfreight.com/4-1-2-half-inch-angle-grinder-with-paddle-switch-65519.html. What do ya'll think of this one?

The paddle switch can be activated with your hand while you grip the tool. A typical switch is more like a trigger for one finger only. My Makita has a sliding button switch that's different still.

 

[Y_J]

OK, I understand now.. Thanks for the input on that. Mucho appreciated.