i got my first scrap call

Originally Posted by mike1

what price should i go for?

Opinion:
HF is probably cheapest and Metabo probably the (best) most expensive. It really depends on what you can afford , which one feels good in your hands, and how much will you hammer it/take care/maintain it.

I use and abuse a Metabo daily at work. My Personal grinder is a dewalt, doing well. I've smoked a craftsman and ryobi, both pretty well used, and 5-6 yrs old.

Generally speaking, the higher the amperage, the better the unit. Some warranties are better than others. Box stores offer choices and you can hold/feel/touch them.



Whichever one you choose will be the quickest to open a sealed unit, other than a plasma cutter.

Tips: blow the dust and crap out of the grinder ports periodically with compressed air and let the cutting wheel cut. You'll use less wheels , and not a whole lot quicker, if you use moderate force when cutting. Leave the guard on and learn to deal with it. The first time you get cut by the wheel, you'll know why. PPE!!!!!

For scrapping, you need a 4.5 grinder. Time saver and very versatile.