Air Die Grinder suggestion

[Doug Mason]

I'm thinking of getting an air die grinder instead of a Dremel. I'll be using it mostly for working on my tools. Any suggestions?

thx

[Sonny Edmonds]

Depends on what you want it to do.
I have several air tools in my shop I use for sanding, or engraving.
I have a straight die grinder (1/4" chuck), a right angle, and a itty bitty high speed one that is rated up to 400,000 RPM's.
You'll need a substantial air compressor to keep things hoofin right along.
I use a lot of air tools and have a big upright 2 stage oiled compressor. It has no trouble keeping up and passing my biggest air tools.

[Steve H Graham]

I'd say make sure you get something that won't just duplicate the Dremel's performance while adding the aggravation of turning on a compressor. I got a Sunex pencil grinder, largely out of curiosity. It's about the size of Dremel. I also have a Wecheer flex tool and a Proxxon. A Proxxon is similar to a Dremel. The Sunex has only been out of the box once or twice. Seems like a fine tool, and it really flies, but the Proxxon and Wecheer are much more convenient to use.

[Ben Franz]

Northern Tool always seems to have a lot of air tools on closeout or clearance sale. I got an Ingersoll Rand straight grinder for about half price last year. You might want to try one out if you haven't used one before - the safety paddle switch (?) takes some getting used to.

[Joe Jensen]

I have a Husky 1/4" die grinder that I will sell you for $10 plus actual shipping. I used it once.

[Jeff Willard]

Thought about a Foredom? With all of the Dremels I've burned up, I could have two of 'em and still be $$$ ahead.

[Mike Heidrick]

I have a little Chicago Pneumatic CPT863 120 degree angle 1/4" die grinder with variable speed that I really like.

http://www.aislebuyaisle.com/images/CPT863.jpg

[Ed Labadie]

I have a little Chicago Pneumatic CPT863 120 degree angle 1/4" die grinder with variable speed that I really like.

http://www.aislebuyaisle.com/images/CPT863.jpg

I've got 3 or 4 die grinders rolling around my toolbox.....this one gets the most use. Excellent tool!

Ed