Description of πͺ Enhanced Performance Chicago Pneumatic CP860 Heavy Duty Grinder
Rugged, energy-efficient 1/2 hp motor. Built-in regulator matches speed to job. Rear exhaust directs air away from work. Square handle design for positive grip. CP Classic Tool- Now comes with 2 year warranty!.
I bought a cheap HFS machine for $20 and what you know was an expensive disappointment: it used a lot of compressed air but gave me no power. I thought about switching to electric but decided (for safety reasons) to try pneumatic again. Chicago Pneumatic is a revelation. do you want power He has power. You want collets that don't slip. These work fine. True, I wish it was cheaper, but I'm glad I bought it.
I have had this die grinder for 6 months now. I have to say this is the best I've had in a long time. I'm a welder and I use it almost every day. I lubricate it with air tool oil and work on it pretty hard most of the time. It retains its power and does its job. The barrel can get quite warm after prolonged use, so gloves are strongly recommended. Also, there is a two-year warranty that you activate on their website. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who needs a reliable, heavy-dutyβ¦
I have several of these in my shop and they are good value for money. You'll immediately notice that they don't rotate in your hand and are actually quite comfortable to use, despite looking too boxy to be comfortable. What you won't notice right away is that they last much longer than many other straight grinders and maintain their performance, rather than losing power over time and increasing vibration due to worn parts. I have one that's probably about 6 years old and I've thrown away a fewβ¦