9 replies to this topic

[Gaz66]

Can anyone recommend a decent make that won't break after 4 months!
My eBay tat gave up today when the shaft snapped and sent a 2" flap wheel, holder and shaft bouncing off the garage walls.

Edited by Gaz66, 02 October 2023 - 08:46 PM.

[68+86auto]

Shinano

 

If you are only using it for roloc discs then get a dedicated roloc sander like an SI2201 or SI2202. 90 degree die grinders are usually more expensive and with less power.

[Gaz66]

It's mainly for roloc discs but when the rough stuff is done it would be nice to fit a velcro pad and use sanding discs.

[nicklouse]

Machinemart they have a few. 

[DeadSquare]

You will know when you have bought a good quality one.

 

Someone will steal it.

[slidehammer]

I have a cheap one that I got off ebay and it has been fine for years and years. As nick says Marchine Marts Clarke brand are usually pretty good.

[sonikk4]

I have used Machine Mart and eBay for mine all with no issues other than wear and tear.

Like any pneumatic tool they need oiling before use for longevity.

I also have a Snap on one and to be honest if it didn’t have the name on it that all look very similar.

[Gaz66]

Not sure if it was faulty or made from crap steel.

[sonikk4]

Just one of several i have had over the years, not a decent name brand  (Kobe) and i kicked the living daylights out of that particular one and the straight one as well.

 

Never seen a snapped shaft like that so must have been a flaw as that shows no sign of deterioration, just a clean break. very weird.

[68+86auto]

It's mainly for roloc discs but when the rough stuff is done it would be nice to fit a velcro pad and use sanding discs.

 

That would be just like using an angle grinder for fine sanding, a bad idea. They are a rotary movement at over 10,000 rpm.