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Old Jul 4, 2005 | 06:10 PM
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Makita brand die grinder. I've used it 4 many years with great results. it turns at 25,000 rpm's
Old Jul 4, 2005 | 06:27 PM
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[quote name='Judge Ito' date='Jul 4 2005, 03:10 PM']Makita brand die grinder. I've used it 4 many years with great results. it turns at 25,000 rpm's

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Cool thats what I was initially looking at but there was two types

*8mm 7,000-28,000 rmp 750watt beast but its like 370mm long

*6mm 25,000 rmp 240watt at 280mm long was the one i was like being smaller and therefore better for the job easier to use etc cheaper is also a good thing.



Thanks for replys really helped!!!!
Old Jul 4, 2005 | 08:35 PM
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[quote name='Lynn E. Hanover' date='Jul 4 2005, 05:22 AM']I was refering to the $100.00 job that weighs about 3 pounds and is a foot long. You broke three of those?



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i don't know about over a foot, but it's right about there i think... sears version of the rotozip, right?



i bought the electric one because my compressor is too small and i've got ADD, so i can't just wait for it to fill back up, i gotta keep grindin' with something.



but problem will be solved very shortly--dad came over and wired up the 220 in the new shop with me, so i can now buy a decent compressor



220, 221...whatever it takes
Old Jul 4, 2005 | 09:19 PM
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[quote name='guitarjunkie28' date='Jul 4 2005, 05:35 PM']i don't know about over a foot, but it's right about there i think... sears version of the rotozip, right?



i bought the electric one because my compressor is too small and i've got ADD, so i can't just wait for it to fill back up, i gotta keep grindin' with something.



but problem will be solved very shortly--dad came over and wired up the 220 in the new shop with me, so i can now buy a decent compressor



220, 221...whatever it takes

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No, not the rotor-zip thing.



An old fashioned die grinder like in WWII.



A nice piece, if a bit pricy.





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Old Jul 4, 2005 | 09:23 PM
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[quote name='l8t apex' date='Jul 4 2005, 06:19 AM']HAHAHA hey and hang on when it bites!I was diggin shards out my hands 1st time.

Lynn ... do you use a oil when grinding? It saves a lot of bits especially when hitting the aluminum.

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I use a block of bees wax. But oil works fine if a bit messy. Resist the urge to use WD-40 for this. Heated WD burns great.



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Old Jul 4, 2005 | 09:32 PM
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[quote name='l8t apex' date='Jul 4 2005, 06:19 AM']HAHAHA hey and hang on when it bites!I was diggin shards out my hands 1st time.

Lynn ... do you use a oil when grinding? It saves a lot of bits especially when hitting the aluminum.

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http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Disp...temnumber=44141



Here is the link to the Harbor Fright grinder I have. Hard to beat that price.





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Old Jul 4, 2005 | 09:53 PM
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ahhhhhhh... ok.

i'd hit it, but i should be covered once i get the new compressor.



wait--how loud is it? i like the rotozip because it doesn't amke much noise--i can work at night without bothering anyone
Old Jul 5, 2005 | 01:34 AM
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this has just become my favorite thread. i'm working on my exhausts now and their giving me a beating. i think i'm a very patient man, but my Dremel is getting bitch-slapped on the regular by the rotor housing and insert.
Old Jul 5, 2005 | 02:28 AM
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i donno how anyone could port with a dremel, unless you are just doing one motor. those things didnt last me more then 2 motors.
Old Jul 5, 2005 | 11:48 AM
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I'm with the Judge on this I have been using the Makita's for years no problems. http://www.mytoolstore.com/makita/mak08-08.html I've had the standard one for over 7years and has seen many an engine amongst other things and the bearing is finally giving in but is still useable. I now have the GD0800C which has a variable speed of 7,000-28,000 RPM. Also buy the correct bits for porting especially for the aluminum housings. They sell a bit specifically for aluminum and it makes life alot more easy. They sell cutting oils which work great I just use good old Castrol 20w50 works for me to keep my bits sharpe and last longer. Also a good idea is us a layout fluid like Dykem http://www.freemansupply.com/DykemBlueLayoutFlu.htm helps to see your port template and doesn't get affected by the oil and it's easy to remove with carb spray.



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