1/4 right angle die grinder info needed

[maddog1331]

Hey all, I have a question. I recently had my car painted at the local tech college, and they did an AWESOME job (check out the pic). Seriously, it looks new, and it cost me less than 900 bucks (had some body damage that we had to get replacement parts for or it would have been much cheaper).

Anyway, I want to do something for the shop and the instructor advised just to get a cheap 1/4 inch right angle die grinder (around 30 bucks he advised).

Now, my problem is that here in town I can't find any. I'll have to order one instead. So my question is, can any of you advise a good one for less than 50 bucks? If I had my way I would buy them a high dollar one, but if I do that then it stands a good chance of walking off from the shop.

Any input is greatly appreciated...mainly I would like it to last a long time and handle the rough handling the kids are likely to put it through.

If I can find a good one 50 bucks or under, I'll probably buy two for the shop. Again I hesitate to spend too much as it could disappear from the shop after a few days.

Let me know your ideas, and where to find any that you can advise would fit the bill.

Thanks all!

[nds1968]

Chicago Pneumatic is a good brand for the price. If you want cheap buy an Astro brand. I find myself buying mostly IR.

[fastwillie 696969]

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[68C15]

harbor freight x2. IIRC they are about $15.

I myself have 3 of the IR 301's and 2 straight ones. one with a green bristle rollock, one with 36 grit paper, and the other with scotch brite. my collection of air tools would make my wife mad if she knew.

[maddog1331]

Thanks for the information guys. I ended up finding one here in town finally but have not bought it yet. Its a 'Farmhand' brand, anyone familiar with these?

http://www.tractorsupply.com/webapp/...g=true&cFlag=1

[69lemans]

Don't waste too much money on a high dollar one. I have a 15 dollar harbor freight on I've literally used the crap out of and it's still going strong

[my67chevytruck]

The tractor supply Farmhand grinder should work just fine!!!!

[maddog1331]

Thanks everyone for the input! I ended up buying the Farmhand one...I know, probably overpriced but it looked like a solid one, and the shop needed it. I may buy a couple of the cheap ones too before long so they can have some spares.

Thanks again, all your input was appreciated