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Nice deal. Being able to use two power sources is pretty neat too.
One of the 1-star reviews cracks me up. Dude put a really long tool into this and then spun it at 25000 RPMs and it bent. (big...
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Yea, I'd say this is 5x or more the size of a dremel. Far more serious tool.
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Probably would be difficult without it overheating. From what I'm told part of the reason as to why pneumatic tools in various forms are still a thing is because they don't have the problem of...
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Great price, even before the makita $20 off $100. In for 2, thanks OP!
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25000 rpm fixed speed. No thank you. One of my favorite features of my makita tools is the variable speed for different dies
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First purchased the Metabo version and it was terrible as it kept overheating...alot. Bought the Bosch version and it is a great tool. Highly recommended to cut stainless, mild steel, and even...
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Followed the link. Definitely looks like a Makita quality design. To slow it down a lil you could try using a rheostat. Something like this......
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These are bigger than a Dremel, don’t expect to use them one handed, at least safely.
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A pneumatic die grinder was an everyday too for me in my former life. Cutting, sanding, shaping metal and composites. I am still waiting for some tool company to finally make a reasonably priced,...
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For Those About To Grind...We Salute You!
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This is my favorite tool and have been running this model in the shop for at least four years! I find it great for doing all kinds of metal working including making holes bigger, cutting slots,...
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It's unfortunate that isn't even explained in the manual. I think it just means the power switch is suitable for switching both AC and DC. Apparently some gas powered welding machines, for example,...
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https://www.amazon.com/Makita-GD0601-4-Inch-Die-Grinder/dp/B001ASC73E
QA Note: In stock on July 3, 2020
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Also wood carving.
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$90 more and you can have a m12 fuel die grinder or the right angle die grinder. Battery not included. I have one and the speed is sort of variable.
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Basically just a fixed speed Dremel?
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Much more powerful
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This one lost me at AC/DC switch lol.
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Yeah, same. Does that mean it can run off a car battery also?
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Amazon has Makita GD0601 1/4" Die Grinder with AC/DC Switch on sale for $72. Shipping is free. Thanks Chewpers
Note, back in stock July 3, 2020.
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Thanks OP, in for a couple and got the $20 off $100, bought at ToolBarn which is the same price.
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Honest question as I’m ignorant on these things (but I might buy just because I’m true to my SD account): what do you guys usually use this kind of thing for?
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Honestly, I got a dremel on CL for $5. This must be really big for something else.
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I'm assuming it would be their power tool battery packs but I can't fine much info on this.
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Usually together with a carbide bit to be able to grind away and shape steel. An example would be expanding the port size on an engine head. I've only ever used pneumatic ones though, and am...
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Hmmm, a power tools with Die in the name....sounds like a TRAP!
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Dentist shut down. Can use for root canal?
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Ouchhhhhhhhhhh!!
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Agreed. A die grinder with a fixed speed is pretty much useless.
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Not exactly what you are looking for, but there is this.
Note that the form factor is a little different, but this is in essence the same as a rotozip or trim router. It's a power tool that spins...
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It's like a heavy duty dremel, auto body guys use them and people who sand polish and work with metal
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Yes, also 2.5 times the RPM as average Dremel. "Pro version" for industrial application.