USA Made Right Angle Die Grinder - Anyone use St. Louis pneumatic tools? - Lateral-g Forums

jmarsa · #1 03-21-2010, 10:25 PM

I've been looking for a right angle die grinder that's made in the US, anyone have any experience with this brand http://www.stlouispneumatic.com/diegrinders.htm or recommend another?

I did find some INGERSOLL-RAND at Grainger but they start at $500 which is at least 2x what I'm willing to pay.

Thanks,

--JMarsa

ironworks · #2 03-21-2010, 11:42 PM

The only one we use is the Snap on unit. Great grinder

elitecustombody · #3 03-22-2010, 12:30 AM

I like my MAC grinder,very powerful and yet small and light

jmarsa · #4 03-22-2010, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ironworks

The only one we use is the Snap on unit. Great grinder

Thanks for the pointer, they have two models made in the US: PT110 & PT210R

--JMarsa

ironworks · #5 03-22-2010, 09:31 AM

The One we use is expensive. But has great throttle control and seems to last a long time

**GregWeld** · #6 03-22-2010, 10:03 AM

SNAP-ON

And NOT the BLUE POINT JUNK -- that's offshore crap for a high price... if you're going to buy offshore junk - just buy a dozen Harbor Freight versions for $9.99 - use 'em and through them away.... along with the American that lost his job.

jmarsa · #7 03-22-2010, 10:46 AM

Greg,

I was confused by your post, are you referring to this Snap On model AT118 tool:

--JMarsa

pacificustoms · #8 03-22-2010, 11:10 AM

That's a blue point in your photo.

I've lately come to love the 1/2 HP Matco ones. I've got a total of about 6 of them laying on the table. They also have a 135 degree (something close to that at least) which is awesome as well. They make a 1 HP version but I'm yet to find something that needs that powerful of a grinder.

pacificustoms · #9 03-22-2010, 11:11 AM

If you're looking for something cheap the husky ones at home depot aren't bad if you don't use it for 6+ hours daily like we do. Home Depot used to exchange them no questions at least 4 or 5 times throughout the 2 year warranty. They look identical to the blue point in the picture and I think they were in the $60 dollar range.

**GregWeld** · #10 03-22-2010, 11:13 AM

That is the BLUE POINT -- it's offshore stuff -- as is all of the Blue Point line -- if you're going to buy that one - then might as well get the dirt cheap stuff... 'cause they're probably made in the same factory.

MATCO has some real nice stuff... but I LOVE my Snap-On tools -- and I know they're ridiculously priced -- but I LOVE them.