Die Grinders | The Most Under Used Tool | My Thoughts

Considering new die grinders? Watch as I review the uses and my personal thoughts on my selection of this tool that is under used in most industries and so widely used in the heavy equiptment industry.
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IR MAX series 90 Degree die grinder
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[@brandongouge9922]

This dude seems like he should be hosting Horsepower TV at 11AM on a Sunday. Not too many people on KZbin doing it on this level but I dig it. Great channel.

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Brandon Gouge Thank you!

[@bax1710]

"Anywhere from 1 to many more than 1" well said buddy

[@theforkliftguy]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@joeheilm]

I hate changing bits, so i just keep buying cheap die grinders. Last time i counted i had 21, i am just a home gamer, so i get by with the cheap stuff. Nice episode, cheers

[@ampegor]

Could not agree more. I to am a Heavy Equipment Tech and I think I have 6 or7 die grinders all IR or snap on. Use them every day. I leave one with cutoff wheel, two 90 degrees with roloc pad, one with big flap wheel and one with wire brush. Your setup is a lot like looking into my tool box lol.

[@djosbun]

Glad that you take the tool noise seriously. My dad damaged his hearing during his maintenance career while working on industrial machines. I have an old 120v Craftsman Professional (made in the USA back then!) die grinder that I bought in 1988 and it is NOISY but powerful (22,500 rpm) but is much larger than your pneumatic IR grinders. Used to notch the bottom of cylinder bores with it when building stroker engines. Still sees use a few times a year but probably should replace the bearings to quiet it down.

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Dave Osbun Yea I like quite die grinders!

[@joehull584]

Awesome comparison video. I will be looking at the IR

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Joe Hull Thank you! Links are in the description.

[@gmcmurry]

SOLD This is a GREAT review. I am going to buy the IR MAX from Amazon right now. THANKS! Greg

[@bt5526]

Great video work, Christian. I also commend you on your fantastic American Flag. Fabricating it with a bit of wear and tell should point out to those viewing it that it took a lot of work and sacred sacrifice to make it our national symbol. When I think of all the young people who died horrible deaths to protect our freedoms, I get a sense of hope when anyone, like yourself, is proud to display our flag. As an old vet, it's very comforting to see a young man demonstrating such pride. Please keep up the great work.

[@paytonwalters1166]

I watched the first video the following day after being post and everyone since. You are my favorite tool/ technician/mechanic to watch because you are where I want to be in 5. Or so years. Working in a caterpillar shop on heavy equipment. Keep up the work.

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Payton Walters Thank you! I definitely appreciate the support!

[@tomr8761]

Well presented. I did not know some are quieter than others. Thought they we all super loud. I will buy the IR based on your views. Thanks again.

[@WillzoAlt]

if you loosen the top nut of the head of a 90 degree you can adjust the position of the trigger!

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WillzoAlt Good to know! Thank you!

[@dylanloppie354]

We are getting there! Amazing content!

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dylan loppie Thank you!

[@paedahe4975]

Great video. Trump 2020! Whoo hoo.

[@davidperreaux1348]

Great video and great explanations about the quality, noise level and ergonomics of those tools. It's also great that you have such a large personal selection of tools for comparison. Thank you. I came hear to find out what a die grinder is. I guess die makers and die setters use them too.

[@meanbean51]

That cat scotch brite flapper wheel combo is the best thing I have used in a while! Saves my ass clearing bearing bores on 789/93 wheel stations! 😂

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meanbean51 They are very nice!

[@brandonmasser5248]

I find them extremely useful and often needed.

[@johnkinnane547]

G’day mate greetings from Tasmania Australia, that flag is really something it’s terrific the way you have built it beautiful thank you for showing it. Regards John

[@johnbrevard5966]

Christian, You are a real Asset to your trade!.. I wish I had a guy like you.

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John Merlino I do my best and real try to make myself the best I can be. A lot of it is just being fully aware of the fact that you don’t know everything and never will but to learn as much as possible all the time.

[@BMRFARMSKY]

I keep two on my woodshop. A regular grinder with a cut off disc and a 90 degrees with a roloc sanding disc. Use them all the time. Nothing better for sanding random odds and ends and hard to reach stuff. Great for cutting and grinding off nails and screws. I've gotten good enough with the 90 degree grinder I can grind a nail flush without damaging the wood. Never seen another woodworker with a die grinder!

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Brett Robinson Neither have I. Very interesting!

[@andywheeler9583]

I bet that lock on 90deg. Ingersoll is handy. Eliminates the need for 9/16 wrench just grab the 3/4 and go

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Andy Wheeler It is nice!

[@jeremylee6668]

I just recently found your channel and love it. I hope to get on at my local cat dealer appon returning home from over seas

[@phillipchambers8487]

Great Video Christian! Thanks for turning me onto those IR's. I have been looking for something a little quieter, but not sacrifice on Power. Looks like these may be perfect. Keep up the good work, and I think your Channel will take off, and do good. Hope to get mine launched early this month. Been shooting some Video here and there in the Shop, just need to find some time to sit down, and get some edited, and uploaded. Happy New Year

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Phillip Chambers Awesome man! Thank you! Looking forward to some content!

[@stephaneaudette6665]

Verry appreciate your comments. Verry helpful. Thank you very much

[@procyonia3654]

Here for the Mallards shirt, fuck yeh Wisconsin! Love me some die grinders too man. I usually knock the pin out of the safety mechanism on all of mine though. Eau Claire cool man, used to work up at the Hydro plant near there. Beautiful area!

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Matt Zimmel Hell yea man! I love it up here! Thanks for the support!

[@EltallerdeJeffer]

Saludos Christian. Tienes razón, los molinillos baratos no sirven....se dañan en poco tiempo y tienen poca potencia. Lo mejor es comprar molinillos de marca reconocida y su calidad será notoria. Saludos desde Colombia!

[@bre3ze259]

Another great video man, keep it up!

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BRE3ZE Thank you! I appreciate it!

[@glennbarthelemy2443]

Old school I love it🔧🗜🔩

[@andyjame6835]

This larger die grinder kzbin.infoUgkxmwiwyX3ADeryrwvcsiwLeKxme6QNQmGL runs very smoothly in use. There's virtually no vibration. Paddle switch with the safety trigger is a bit cumbersome to use, but is much safer. Grinder cannot turn on if set down on the bench.Note that this die grinder, like most others, runs at 25,000 rpm. Always use a face shield and hearing protection. If your grinding stone has any sign of chips or cracks, throw it away. At 25,000 rpm, the stone sees very high G-loads and could come apart explosively if the stone is damaged. Always run the grinder for a short time before using it to check the stone.This tool is heavier than some but very well made.Recommended.

[@cowtipper-ir4zc]

I have MAC air die grinders and love them but I just bought the Milwaukee electric die right angle die grinder and love it for light applications or anytime I’m near a air hose

[@zanegolden11]

Keep it up!

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Zane Golden Thank you!

[@brentowen9480]

I'm pretty Matco builds toolboxes. Their tools are mainly re-branded. Matco Air tools are generally Ingersol.

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Brent Owen Yea I agree.

[@joeybarth3121]

Great topic keep it up brother

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Joey Barth Thank you!

[@beastinowt3569]

I’m not American but that flag looks sweet!

[@Urge38]

After watching this video, I purchased the exact same IR 90deg die grinder u recommended. 20 minutes in, bearings are making a noise and spindle shaft has play Unless peace of ...it

[@87FordMudder]

If you're ever up in Canada, the Pro Point line at Princess Auto are ridiculous quality for the money. I've run a 100° die grinder and 100° dedicated roloc grinder daily in a machine shop for the last 10 years and they're still going strong. Plus they're super quiet and they cost even less than the IR.

[@zachfinn-dunn9309]

Damn really they are that good? I was looking at getting either those or the ir set from princess

[@is.joseee6101]

We call it the wizzy wheel

[@camerongoudie5603]

I’ve got a mix of IR and a few sunex. I would like to try Milwaukee’s cordless one.

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cameron goudie I also have the Milwaukee cordless, I did not show it in this video though because I was mainly focused on air die grinders I plan to do a future video focused on cordless power tools.

[@Houstonruss]

Their right angle is my money maker doing fab work. Save some time and get a 4ah or 6ah for it.

[@TheMustangs05]

About to purchase die grinder thanks for letting us know what to look for

[@victory5056]

I couldn't agree more on the IR MAX die grinders. I have both and love both. I'd buy them again and again. I use and recommend Dynabrade's Dynaswivel with flow control #95734. I like your swivels as well. great video.

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barbwirenoose Thank you!

[@williswoodproducts]

You should check out dynabrade. By far my favorite die grinder/ air sander, they’re very quiet and super powerful

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Jacob Willis Thank you! I will have to look into them.

[@ahack14]

Very helpful! Thanks man

[@austinshupe9626]

Get an aircat die grinder. Dead quite and i use mine every day. I hated the trigger at first but it grew on me and its best out there in my opinion

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Austin shupe Good to hear!

[@alkoweski3765]

That flag is awesome...I have those exact I.R.s... and I like those better than my MACs.... nice video, upvote from hammond indiana

[@keitranvirgil223]

hey can you loosen that top collar nut on the snap on die grinders, that might let you turn the handle around to the position you prefer .

[@maxagent86]

What is the required cfm at 90psi for the two IR shown?

[@austinschweich3092]

I got a number of die grinders myself. Too much work to switch from a flap wheel to a carbide.

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Austin Schweich Yea, I hear you. It is nice having multiple!

[@ef_danielsan]

on the snap on, you can't flip the head around on the die grinder so you can have the trigger on the bottom side?

[@offroadwrench5752]

Good breakdown of the tools. Thanks Christian. I will have to disagree with you on the harbor freight stuff though. I run them and multiples of them. They are not my go to ones. However, if oiled up well they will stay with you for awhile. My go to are the BluePoint 1/2 horse size. Keep it up

[@johnkordish3546]

I am buying ingersoll rand today

[@dondr267]

Thanks man, im gonna check out those IR grinders

[@0000kris0000]

4:39 my god that looks dangerous! My face hurts just watching it!

[@jamesmacdonnell4085]

Hi, I do landscaping, I am looking for a grinder to sharpen my hedge trimmers. 30 inch long blades, 2 sets of blades to sharpen per trimmer, many teeth, very small an tight. Each trimmer takes a couple of hours to do. I have 8 trimmers. These grinders look like a real slution. My question is what is the minimum size air compressor to use? I have a small dewalt 1 hp with small tank, the kind typically used for air nail guns. You did not talk about air compressors. Sorry for long post and thanks for any help.

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james macdonnell I would suggest this die grinder. Even with your small compressor I think this one is small enough and yet fast enough and powerful enough to do what you need. Ingersoll Rand 5102MAX Air Die Grinder www.amazon.com/dp/B0081L5VEA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_2QsjEb0AAJ4SZ

[@scottjohnson3226]

Thank you for the informative video!

[@jbird22cal]

Shout out from WI

[@joshuathomas8529]

I am a welder and use die grinders every day.

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Joshua Thomas They are a damn useful tool.

[@Bradsroad]

I found this tool comparison to be very helpful as i'm in the market to upgrade from my Eastwood grinder, I've had it for 10 yrs and works in most of my projects, but currently i'm needing more HP.....and my needs are in the quality caliber....so i think i'm going in the direction of the Snap On 1/2 horse....thanx again! 👌

[@colorocko1]

Well done. Well explained. Thank you.

[@danielgeng2306]

God Bless America!

[@kingofthyhill]

What about the snap-on makes them preferable over the matco.

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Christopher Dawson The power and control.

[@kingofthyhill]

@@ValleyCityAutoYT Thanks man. Like your videos

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Christopher Dawson I appreciate the support man!

[@_Romans10.9_]

So the IR grinder will cost me half a horse, how do I do the conversion in to sheep?

[@goodboyringo9716]

Trade 1/2 pig for sheep

[@roylowery1329]

1/2 a horse is equal to 1 goat and we all know 1 goat is equal to 1/3 sheep. So you need 6 horses for 1 sheep.

[@_Romans10.9_]

@@roylowery1329 wait, I thought in th US 1/4 of a horse is equal to 4 goats, and in England 1/8 horse is equal to 5 goats and the conversion to sheep is even more twisted.

[@jakewilliams7484]

christian, how do I become a diesel mechanic?

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Jake Williams I am working on a future video on the subject. Stay tuned!

[@TheMustangs05]

I’m looking at the capri rn and they seem to have great products for the money

[@BazookaIke]

good video! I used to live in EC myself.

[@los5162]

Great review and thank you.

[@pedronator22]

The IR 5102 max is the best one i used in a long time. The other IR model numbers are not nearly as powerful.

[@jonhandel8159]

Good video, but "most underused tool"? In our metal fab shop, angle and die grinders are used more than just about any other tool we own. We have so many, and use them so often, we have a guy who's only job is to rebuild them.

[@robertmunoz11]

Do you use all flexzilla whip hoses??

[@ponceelgarico2250]

Great video. Awesome flag! Where can I get one?

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Ponce Elgarico Thank you! And I found the flag on Etsy. Just search “tattered flag”.

[@AirborneSapper82]

Great Video !!!! Thanks !!!! Make more.

[@weldernotmechanic8588]

I have the same 90

[@TheForestFarmstead]

What air compressor are you using to power these?

[@Docfitzy173]

Great video! Thanks!

[@FJCTrucking]

Love The Videos bro keep it up !!! Where can i get the flag would love to put it on my hutch

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Francisco Colon Thank you! And I found this flag on Etsy. Just search “tattered flag”.

[@sledsports]

I finally did a tool box tour. I feel like I failed majorly lol

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sledsports Not at all, I just watched it. It was definitely a cool tour to watch.

[@sledsports]

@@ValleyCityAutoYT I'm thinking since my home shop is my tool box now I'll clean it up and just do a shop tour

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sledsports Sounds awesome!

[@sledsports]

I like your air whips on your die grinders. I should of gotten in the other box and showed what was left of my engine stuff that will all be for sale as I sort it out. Eventually I hope to eliminate the other box

[@sledsports]

Probably should of gotten more in depth and gathered my tools up before I did it

[@harveysmith100]

what is the reason for whip tails?

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Harvey Smith To keep the bulking air coupler away from tool. Just personal preference.

[@quattro4468]

Whats your compressor?

[@jasoncousins1343]

iR anything there compressors and tools are some of the best period i have there gas compressor i use for carbon arc gouging its never let me down and if anyone has done gouging it uses a tin of air

[@johnkordish3546]

Do the 5102max have a screw speed and dose the 5108max have the screw control as well

[@anthonymarino4260]

Great vid useful information thanks

[@EDUARDOSANCHEZ-df5pt]

What’s the purpose of those pigtails on your tools

[@daddynichol52]

reduces stress on the coupler.

[@sabadabigarage1595]

What size air compressor u run for the IR die grinder. CFM and psi ? Or would a 14 CFM at 90 psi compressor work?

[@stepuplaw4899]

what are compressor is needed to work for them?

[@bebekguitar2007]

should I use my die grinder with a 1/4 or 3/8 hose?

[@metroidj1614]

That flag is sooo dope!

[@canadianshadowrider]

well done. thanks.

[@jiahaoming5935]

Very cool FLAG

[@stricht8]

Where are the IR die grinders made?

[@WilliamPozo]

you need a microphone quick... but great video!

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William Pozo I am using one.

[@ryanbirch3434]

🤙

[@jeffibuilt]

Love them but they use too much air. I want the new Milwaukee.

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JeffiBuilt EJ1 I have the Milwaukee one as well. I’m going to include that in my Milwaukee to review.

[@Dexter_Solid]

Been using it since the day it was available, its def worth it, but its not a complete replacement, unlike an air grinder it can overheat if you load it up, even with the biggest XC battery. For what its worth, I dont use air at all anymore, if I need more power I use the 18V version, it's really big but really powerful,

[@zacharyeller2893]

You should try to come up with how much money you have in yours tools. You would get a lot of views

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Zachary Eller I already know the exact number. I keep an inventory of every part number.

[@anthonysuperdutyservice456]

Quinn cat here in city of industry California Diesel Generator tech. Whats up bro

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Anthony Superduty service Awesome to heat from you brotha!

[@cencoast_7.340]

Hey are you able to work on the older Powerstrokes?

[@johnkordish3546]

I bought the same one today at harbor freight I will not buy any air tool from harbor Freight Tools unless it’s chief

[@RickDominick69]

I'm one too many more than one which could mean two

[@johnkordish3546]

Ingersoll rand is the best

[@crandallfixinstuff5853]

Typical CAT guy! 6 of every tool 😂

[@adamsavage4155]

Lol I've got 8. Dude it's nice not having to change tools all the time. Bough4 of the Astro kits on Amazon. 4 straights and 4 90's

[@johnkordish3546]

I am switching over to ingersoll rand

[@businessandpoliticsinswede3138]

Paying homage to the American flag from Sweden ;)

[@dadbod_1745]

That was corny AF when he walks in w the introduction 😂🤦‍♂️

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RJ’s Kennel Haha just something a little different.

[@patricktrudeau1996]

Pulls it off like a pro though, looks like the safety videos they make us watch

[@dadbod_1745]

It does look like a safety video they played in safety videos haha

[@Tikorous]

"Oh I didn't see you there. Well I was just about to get out my die grinders, come take a look."

[@williamherron9365]

I use the living shit out of my grinders doing autobody.

[@johnkordish3546]

I use electric die grinder they do the job just as good as an air die grinders