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Old Dec 11, 2006 | 10:48 PM
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Default Can I use an angle grinder, lol?
I've got a Dewalt 4-1/2" Angle Grinder. 7.5 Amp, 10,000 rpm. Here's a link. Might be a stupid question but I was looking at the Porter Cable and it looks just like an angle grinder. I can take the metal shield off but what would I have to buy to make it work? Thanks
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i dont know what youre asking lol
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he wants to use an angle grinder with a pad on it for polishing, instead of a porter cable..
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10K RPM's is way too much....just post pics up of the finished wreck so we can all see what not to do .
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10K RPM's is way too much....just post pics up of the finished wreck so we can all see what not to do .
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that would be awesome....just move the grinder back and forward REALLY fast!!!! u wouldnt want to burn ur paint!!!lol
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Ohh hell nah man. I'm sure if you hit the trigger that grinder would sling that pad off so fast. 10,000rpm... not a good idea bro.
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Didn't think you could and I didn't want to go buy one if you could. Now I know why, lol. Thanks...
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NO NO NO! Looks the same....completely different tool
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Originally Posted by toofazt
I've got a Dewalt 4-1/2" Angle Grinder. 7.5 Amp, 10,000 rpm. Here's a link. Might be a stupid question but I was looking at the Porter Cable and it looks just like an angle grinder. I can take the metal shield off but what would I have to buy to make it work? Thanks
It would give you a chance to repaint your car.
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Originally Posted by Gipraw
It would give you a chance to repaint your car.
haha thats what i was thinkin
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