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Yes, but what we’re trying to say is that Metabo HPT is not Metabo (the brand known for high quality tools, especially angle grinders).
Yes they’re just Hitachi tools, but those weren’t in the...
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Still $29 at Lowe’s till 2/26
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The tool rule is buy cheap, and if you lose it buy a cheap replacement. If it breaks, buy a more expensive replacement. If you already have a grinder use that grinder. There will be other deals.
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Having used both (instead of theorizing about it)...this is a basic 4 1/2 Chinese made grinder. The case was a bit cheap, I did like getting 5 grinding discs...although it's not like they are that...
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Based on other Hitachi tools i have they just slide to lock shut. I'll go take a picture and update the post.
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Just bought today at Lowe's of Leesburg VA. Price on shelf was $49.99, but it rang up $29.97. Did not receive military discount with the special pricing.
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There are, but to be honest this is a good grinder for the price. My previous boss had the same one and it worked very hard and very well for years. I was looking at HF for a 4.5" grinder for about...
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Hitachi make great tools.
My 18v lineup has lasted 4 years now with plenty of abuse. I have 2 impact drivers, 1 drill, 1 skillsaw, and a nail gun. Couldnt be happier.
I grab them before i grab...
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This looks exactly (down to the case) like my Hitachi. It is a fantastic angle grinder. I've used it for hours removing mortar from brink. Never slows down, never over heats. If this really is a...
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These only come with grinding wheels so you'll need to buy a cutting wheel.
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I feel like this company is just using SD to advertise their crap. Can't be any better than HF
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In my opinion, this is better... Your Chicago Electric for $30 is a paddle switch and a bit light at 6 amps, but would be cheaper with a coupon. You will find that the cheaper Chinese tools require...
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What the hell are you talking about?
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I got it recently from Amazon. it's very nice powerful tool.
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Metabo(Germany, very high quality) > Metabo HPT(formally branded Hitachi) > Chicago Electric and similar trash
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Metabo is a heck of a name brand ive millwrighted for years which is industrial work and metabo is the onky grinder any company i worked for used and i was just at lowes the other day and it was $169...
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I don't know Jeff... I have an anniversary gold Metabo and now this Hitachi rebranded for a son and I am not seeing much difference. Metabo started outsourcing to China before Hitachi took over and...
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Anyone know what the lock clasps on the hard case looks like? Are those durable clasps with retainer pins or are those with dangling thin plastic which break off after a week?
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The new brands at HF are great also
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Same price at Lowes and 5 year warranty on all metabo. The warranty info on lowes page says 1 year, but it's really 5.
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Bought the same model (Hitachi) years ago for $39, cut through a rusted deadbolt just fine (even though it has a grinding/not cutting guard). Gave it to my brother only because I got a similar size...
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Look at the picture in the review.
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I only see one person in this thread comparing to HF and they stated it was better (but weren't sure by how much).
Agree about the nail guns
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Hitachi tools are high quality name brand tools.
Hitachi tools changed their name to Metabo as mentioned previously. The tools remain high quality.
Comparing a high quality name brand tool to...
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Shows 42$ on Amazon
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Makita makes the best angle grinders at that price point
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Thank you, for a minute I was like hold on, my Metabo grinders are awesome, not anything like Harbor Freight grinders or Hitachi. Mine are German, used, a bit abused, but still going strong. I don't...
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There is a pretty clear image of the switch. Its the same kind of switch thats on every single 4.5" grinder ive ever used.
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Love my Hitachi 18v stuff. Tons of torque and power and lifetime warranties.
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Does anyone know if this has a lock-on switch? I can’t find it mentioned in the description but there is one Amzn commenter who said it does but it was odd to operate.
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$43 Amazon, got four from Lowes if they don't cancel.
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Metabo HPT tools are literally rebranded Hitachi tools. Search for "metabo HPT" and the first google result title is "Metabo HPT formerly Hitachi Power Tools" from metabo-hpt.com.
The quality is...
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The fastest way to open padlocks.
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back in stock
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L21GNHL $29.00
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Metabo-HPT-was-Hitachi-Power-Tools-4-1-2-in-Sliding-Switch-Corded-Angle-Grinder/1001107544 $29.97 >NLA
The...
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Attached 3-month price history... basically showing this is a cyclical price between $39 and $30, with the price being $30 from Feb 1-22
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Edit: marking price context as unhelpful on a deal...
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Now $42.79 at Amazon, but may come back again.... but Lowes still has on sale until the 26th for $29.97 as well as a 10% military discount.
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Its not the same brand, the true Metabo the $150+, still exists and yes they're worth it!
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If you bought, you are going to be very disappointed.
Metabo HPT = Hitachi Power Tools, a decent consumer level brand
Metabo = Metabo, the pro-level stuff you are familiar with
When the...
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Once again, I said nothing about Metabo. This is my last comment in this thread.
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I don't know if you're referring to the advertisement as crap, or Metabo as a company crap.
If it's the latter, I assure you Metabo (Hitachi) is one of the best mid ranged power tool company out...
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