Teardown: Harbor Freight $10 Drillmaster angle grinder review and shootout

[@bad001bd]

Do more of these harbor freight tools tear downs. these are really interesting

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[@WV591]

hey these 10 dollar HF grinders have lasted me years and I use them more than my Dewalt.

[@lonnieblackwell5107]

WV591 Same here, using for many years and keep several with different discs.

[@poppaluv]

I just bought one last week for welding class so I didn't have to search through a pile left behind my day high school kids who either ditch the guard, or remove the bottom washer so after they have used up a disc, you cannot remove it. Anyway, continuing my run of bad luck in life, I got the bad $15 grinder! LOL

[@pappaclutch3266]

For the money the Dark blue CE $29 grinder is freaking awesome/ work horse. Spend a little more for the Hercules and it’s basically as good as a cheap dewalt. But that $29 CE has worked hard for me and highly recommend. Keep looking for another but they are always sold out. The $10 ones are great for what they are just let the tool do the work, I have 2 and enjoy them.

[@rickeybullington68]

They are 14.99 now .

[@rileyneufeld7001]

@@rickeybullington68 Yea the chicago electric 5 amp grinder is probably the better but now at $20

[@michaelguevara8015]

I've had one of this for about 3 years, i'm a mechanic and i've used it to grind off balljoint rivets and some other parts for $10 they do a good job.

[@kengarner1450]

I would like to thank you for doing such a great job. Your video comparison and breakdown was by far one of the best videos of this type that I've seen on KZbin. I like the way you give a point by point comparison of the two grinders explaining the differences, you point out the way that HF is able to keep the costs down, and you explain what a more expensive grinder would offer. I also like the fact that you stay on the subject matter without getting into a lot of superfluous commentary, there's no distractions, simply...you did a very professional job. I look forward to watching your other videos.

[@ToolTeardowns]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@davidlodge32]

I've owned a couple of these for years. I wasn't expecting much in the way of reliability, to be honest but they just keep on going! Value for money? You bet!

[@WoodshedCustoms]

Thank you for this video. Had to go to 3 different HF stores to find the 60625. I think it will be worth it.

[@vendetta989]

I have 3 of these, one with a grinder, one with a flap sanding disk and one with a cutting wheel. Love them. Saves a ton of time. You got yourself a new subscriber

[@HeadphoneHarvey]

I bought a 60625 after watching this and used it with HFT's polycarbide wheel to remove rust from steel. Worked great. I have a bunch of grinders on which I have mounted different wheels and brushes to save time. At 10 bucks I've begun giving these things away to friends. If you don't expect heavy duty performance they are terrific. "Horses for courses." Thanks for the tear-down.

[@springer-qb4dv]

Thank you for awesome teardown. I bought only 60625 not the other one because of what you discovered in tear down.

[@taperecorder3]

this is a fantastic video glad to know I got the best 1 with the switch on top, I put a ton of grease on the gears, I never force the wheel, I made a metal safety Sheild to cover both sides, I always use goggles, face Sheild, heavy gloves, grind where sparks going away from me, best $10 I ever spent, I also bought the $15 drill master Nicole cadium battery drill it keeps a charge for months, I separate the battery from the drill when I am not using it, I also took the tightening wrench and tied it to the plug end so to reduce turning on the grinder by accident, this is a very powerful but can be dangerous tool, I also put a sanding disk on the 1/4 thick grinder and grinded the wood of a sticking door down in literally seconds, I also never over tighten the disk tightener, I also store it in a clear plastic bag, this has to be the best tear down video I have ever seen

[@purduephotog]

Thank you for a great tear down video. I'd especially like to thank you for keeping your language clean- I can show these to my young son and daughter without fear of those little sponges picking up certain catch phrases.

[@HoursFreeAOLsp]

Matt Drew keep you stick on the ice!!?!

[@emp0rizzle]

What's wrong with skookum?

[@Jeremyoverton87]

Go fuck you're hat

[@vitaminb4869]

How fucking naive you are! You really think they don't pick up any catch phrases in school and on street? Lock them down in your basement, keep their ears virgin.

[@micahned]

Thanks for this video. There are a lot of reviews of this grinder but none of them mention this very important discrepancy.

[@Viguy43]

Thank you SO much for doing this video. Usually I don't pay attention to the model number at Harbor Freight but you really opened my eyes. I went to buy my first angle grinder but was trying to educate myself first. Glad I came across this video. When I got to the store to buy one they had 2 boxes underneath the shelf. The first one I pulled out was the inferior model. When I pulled out the second box I was delighted to see the model I truly wanted. Whew! Thanks for all you do.

[@murraymadness4674]

Great to see you disassemble these. I can't get the rotor out of the housing. My version has a nut holding the pinion gear on, which I loosened, but it still won't pull down out of the housing. Any help appreciated. I am convert it to 12v and need to remove the brushed windings, and don't want to break the plastic fan by accident. btw, I do lots of fabrication and burn these up quickly. I tried more expensive ones and they fail just as quickly (I know I overheat them). I always buy one or two when on sale so I have a new spare one all the time.

[@ericcommarato7727]

Thought I really like AvE's reviews, it is refreshing to have one that isn't profanity laced! Very good review. I bought the 60625 for $10 and glad I selected the more beefy version. Thanks for posting the great review.

[@lostsheep664866]

I love my $10 grinder I have had it for about 3 years use it a lot during the summer sharpening my lawn mower blades and I work on cars all the time if I need to cut something off it works every time and also scrap a lot and if something is to long to fit on trailer I can cut it up and it has saved me a lot

[@hashysmashy]

thank you very much for an excellent thorough review video of these models! I would have never known there was a difference between serial numbers

[@sallyshipwreck4315]

I just bought one and am taking it back. It is the one on the right with the side switch, which is so hard to turn on with just a thumb I'd be afraid I'd cut off a finger getting it running. I only have 5-6 cuts to make on the top rail of a downed chain link fence. Going to check out the 24 buck one you mentioned. Hiring a fence guy would probably cost me 150 bucks. Even a $24 grinder is cheaper than that! Thanks for the vid!

[@ovalwingnut]

"The same but different"... dang! Jolly Good Show. Thanks so much. Cheers.

[@samsen3965]

Like the people like you, who let the data talk, instead of a personal opinion. Very well done.

[@bosstyson3307]

Great comparison, was looking into getting one of these and have known for a while HFT makes slight improvements on newer items but will still manufacture the older ones. First realized this when I bought a small trailer, same model but sold with different item numbers. The other item sold with LED lighting and few other minor improvement. Then again when I bought a 90 amp welder, which had a terrible fan and weak feed motor. When I exchanged it I specifically looked for the other item# and noticed right away it was much better. Now I try to do my research because I rather have the improved version especially if I'm paying the same price.

[@Ozarkwild]

I've used these for years. I will never buy anything else. Never have they let me down (I have 2 of them). They cut and function as well as anything I have ever used.

[@VB-bk1lh]

I've got another variation of that model here, mine is marked model 95578. It most resembles your 60625 model. Both were bought right around the time these were first released for $9.99. Both have been used fairly hard over the years with no issues other than some grease leakage around the front gear box screws. Surprisingly, its only got a tiny 1x1.5" model label on the bottom of the tool opposite the power switch. The label fell off both tools almost instantly and is now affixed to the owners manual in the box it came in in the tool room. When I first bought them, I didn't expect much, but they've survived well over the years along side many better grinders. They were bought to be disposable for a particular job, I never expected either one to still be here 8 or so years later. Best of all, they don't tend to disappear like the better tools do. If they did, I'm only out $10. I have never had any power issues with either one. Both are used for mostly cutting thin diamond plate and sheet metal. If used as intended, they perform fine for a 4.3 amp tool. The only grinder I ever had fail was a DeWalt which had an armature failure (short).

[@RJB_FixinStuff]

Very nice comparison!! I never would have thought there was that many differences!! Also I don't think most people are even aware that there are multiple part numbers for the same item on a lot of Harbor Freight tools.

[@ToolTeardowns]

Thanks. I was also surprised at the differences.

[@BrewCityRider]

Man, what a great tool teardown and comparison. Who would have known that one of the sku's would be that much better on a $10 tool. Thanks!

[@ToolTeardowns]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@cheecheneg]

I've used both the top switch and the side switch. The top never had any problems with the spindle lock, while the side had big problems with it.

[@peteryao2008]

Thanks for the details which are really helpful. I have just used two paper clip wires serves as a sort of "rebar" and JB BOND hoping to add some stiffness of the white flimsy switch lever.

[@cri8tor]

Found both at my local HF and purchased the 60625. There also a difference between their Cen-Tech multimeters. The older ones have a replaceable fuse and potentiometer for fine adjustment. Also found the old and new version again at my local HF. Thank you

[@airconditionersexposed]

I've had the 60625 for over 4 years and it's stellar for $10. I've used it a lot for scrapping and auto work. I've had zero issues with it, aside from the guard doesn't stay tightened very well. I'd buy another, not sure if they still sell it as they're shifting into higher priced tools with pretend brand names. I miss the old harbor freight, I rarely go there now.

[@JJ-qd9fx]

I got lucky and have the better of the two. Its been working great for years now. Thanks for your review.

[@dchawk81]

I find it fascinating that they can even make a $10 grinder. But I like my Hitachi.

[@derekobidowski5784]

the newer 60625 angle grinder it don't have the cast alunimum bearing retainer that the guard clamps to. as they changed that to a plastic piece now as well on the 60625 the gear housing don't have the side vents for the fan to exhaust the hot air for the motor. as i think the 60625 got downgraded a bit but won't be using this much the 69645 remains realatively unchanged

[@Cautionary_Tale_Harris]

I have several of these cheap Harbor Freight specials---that way you don't have to swap wheels. I opened one today and noticed it also didn't have a retaining ring. I can open another one at some point, but I don't think they 'forgot' that ring!

[@jimstelljes3925]

Excellent comparison of the 2 model numbers. Thanks.

[@darvinpreece271]

Straightforward, knowledgable, and very informative!!! Great!!! I'd love to see a Harbor Freight 3/8 and 1/2 socket and ratchet REAL tool test, if you can do that type of review. What I'd like to see is a strength test along with a review of the materials and workmanship. Meanwhile. I love your other videos!!!

[@escaflowne33055]

why some people have HF lasting years and others have them breaking the same day. all about which lot number you get, Ive been very careful since I noticed a big difference in the quick clamps.

[@purduephotog]

ri mar same. I hadn't known this. Probably explains why my purple nail gun is more reliable than any other one I've used... and something else breaks the first time.

[@escaflowne33055]

+Jason Hirsch glad you have noticed it. it's crazy we have to be matching up exact product numbers so we don't buy duds.

[@melgross]

It also depends on how you use them. anyone using their tools regularly, and hard, needs to buy professional quality tools. Homeowners, who need a tool once or twice a year, for maybe five minutes, can use cheap tools. Unless you just happen to buy a bad one, they will last for years for someone using them for a few minutes a year.

[@AK74Man87]

I have two of these cheap grinders, I hate changing disc. One flap disc one wire wheel, two other name brand grinders has a cut off and grinding disc. The one HF cheap grinder has been great, fell off my table on to the concrete and was fine.

[@saleemsheikh9466]

Ojb

[@maxvonattica2239]

I was hoping you would show how to reassemble. I can't get the 69645 back together and after watching I assume its because the retaining ring is missing,

[@truckerpeterose]

Paid $8 for mine seven years ago and just went down on me. Never thought it would have lasted a month so I am very satisfied with the purchase

[@cyclopsgarage9417]

Well done comparison. I just happened to get lucky when I purchased and got the better model. I only use it for light finishing. I’ve had it almost a year now- when it dies, I’ll plop down $10 for another one. I have the maroon Chicago Electric for cutoff wheels, and a Dewalt for heavy duty grinding. I’m too lazy to be switching out discs for different tasks.

[@10--50]

I don't understand why your channel doesn't have 1M + subscribers

[@JoeBlow-24]

Wonder which ones I have, Ive got 4 that I use for metal fab 30 & 80 flap, cut off and wire cup. All have dozens of hours on them but my cut off wheel by far gets the biggest workout, I've used it untill I was sure it would fail but it just keeps going. Also have a 9 inch Dewalt but I hardly use it. Went and looked mine have switches on the side (didnt notice in this video the top switched version) but have black fans? The stickers are gone, do these have internal model #s stamped?

[@Txdartaholic]

I just picked up a new 60625 and sadly the cover plate for the gear case is now plastic.

[@ToolTeardowns]

That's interesting to hear. I'll see if I can find one next time I'm at Harbor Freight.

[@QuasiRandomViewer]

@@ToolTeardowns Confirmed! I just picked up another 60625 to replace my old one which broke today. (The old one's cover plate came loose while I was using it; I first assumed that the screws had simply worked loose, but the front two screw holes in the cast aluminum gear case are stripped. Perhaps the grinder was dropped at some point causing this. I may try to repair it using oversized screws.) Anyhow, besides the plastic cover plate, the new one's cast aluminum gear case is somewhat different -- a bit wider overall & the spindle lock button is a bit farther back -- and the plastic body is slightly different to accommodate the wider gear case. The box and manual are identical to before, showing the old 60625 design.

[@jredcloud]

I weld as a hobby aanduse it to grind down my weld and clean them up. I've had my habor fright grinder for a little over a year now and it still works great. I orginally bought it because I was in a pinch and needed one quick and figured I'd use it until it breaks. It hasn't broke and when it does I'll go grab another one lol

[@brenthann2623]

i love your videos. you have helped me decide to buy and not to buy different tools from hf in recent months. Thanks

[@ToolTeardowns]

Thanks for watching and thanks for the kinds words.

[@thurlravenscroft2572]

Wow, $10. I can’t even get the bearings at the Hardware store for that price.

[@jed-henrywitkowski6470]

I am actually impressed! One really does, get more for his money, with higher ticket items when shopping at the Freight.

[@dtrrtd774]

I wonder how consistent the build is with the specific model numbers, from batch to batch. The stores usually don't have a selection of the multiple variants available but it's good to know which one to look for.

[@danycastillo104]

What is the number of carbon brushes and where can I buy them? I can't find a spare part for 60625

[@henryher]

Actually these sold last month at a special rate of $5 along with about four other power tools. I missed out because I was on a trip that weekend and could not find a HF near me. Darned. I wanted to buy another one of these little grinders. I have the 60625. I wonder which one they were selling for $5. I will look out for that sale again. I hope soon. The one I have works fine. I don't over work it and don't use it for very large jobs. I have the heftier one for larger jobs. Very good video and comparison. I especially like the details of manufacturing you were able to give.

[@themetalman2729]

Nice video! Do you think you could do a tear down on the Chicago electric 7" 11amp heavy duty grinder? I just bought one and I would like to see if it is actually built well. Thanks!

[@briangregus5225]

I really enjoy your tear down videos covering all the components and build quality. I'll probably pick up a 60625 dedicated to flap sanding based on this review. As an aside it's funny to me how you consistently refer to each grinder by the full model number, "TK-60625 why aren't you at your post?!"

[@ObsessionoftheMonth]

I have two of the 60625, and other than having to fix a cord on one, they both work just fine, for $9 you have a grinder that will cut through just about any thing you throw at it, you can abuse it, and who cares if it breaks.

[@raybonz7939]

Seems that the 60625 has a larger motor.. Wondering if it is more powerful? Have you checked the current draw?

[@amorton94]

Very nice video. I was pleasantly surprised by these when I bought one. Lasted for quite a few startups but the brushes failed pretty quick. Replacement brushes cost about as much as a whole new grinder, if I could find another $10 coupon that is...

[@kb9oak749]

They may have switched to plastic on the gear case cover or are painting it black now. At least on the 60625 I bought today 11-24-17. I dug out as much grease as I could, looks like lard, and replaced with a decent Valvoline synthetic. Also picked up the new Hercules, will do a re-grease on that with a even better grade tomorrow. Both of these are just backups anyway to my Makita and Dewalt, but cheap enough to keep laying around.

[@davedennis6042]

I recommend you take the head apart and make sure the gears are greased well. My gears were dry and the grease was in the corners.

[@Smileyguy-jy6xm]

1st time here. Great info. I have a bunch of HF stuff. Wondered why they have so many items #s for the same item. Never thought about them being made by different manufacturers or having different quality levels. Thanks for the enlightenment.

[@hungnguyen-vq7kd]

I bought a 60625 and was used for few minutes the body warm to touch, then the next day I just ran it for about minute, the body is still cold but it is stop working, not running at all. Then I exchanged it to the 69645 but not using it yet. Cheap price so can't compare to the good brand.

[@danycastillo104]

What is the number of carbon brushes and where can I buy them? I can't find a spare part for

[@dfields9511]

Good comparison I have the #60625 and. I have seen this as low as 7.99

[@ToolsAndI]

Simply put I love your videos, extremely helpful and educational.

[@glenndespres5317]

Good review and good points made. I was leaning toward purchasing this 4.3 amp and knew out of the gate it was going to struggle vs. any higher amp grinder. But the smaller handle was an excellent point as well as the overall cheaper feel and sound. But for $10. How wrong can you go? Also, love the comparison between yours and your Dad’s philosophy. Much appreciated.

[@Buckeye2Orange]

Great job. I was able to use my 20% off coupon so mine was around $7. 👍🏼

[@1pcfred]

For $10 you're lucky it even works.

[@NNITRED]

Amen brother!

[@gyrfalcon16]

Paul Frederick I have 7 of them...none have died yet

[@WeAreNotAlone69]

Re: I have 7 of them. ($10 grinder)..none have died yet How long, how many hours of use (total and per day /week) How old? (7) $10 grinders= guess you have them set-up with different wheels, right?

[@codyteague9957]

SJT cord is heavy usage.

[@mysticjbyrd]

Not really. Your momma works for a lot less.

[@mjmcomputers]

I'm really surprised in the differences in them.

[@misssiberia69]

I just took my two month old grinder apart. It had been overheating. It had the directional fan, but the tiny bearing. The crown gear was chewed up. I'm tossing this one in the trash. Gonna get a better one.

[@pappaclutch3266]

The dark blue paddle switch one that’s $29.99 is pretty good for the money

[@mr.nobody9630]

Another teardowns - The HB - 3/8 in. Professional Impact Air Ratchet Wrench (Item # 68426) , Item # 47214, Item #60631. I purchase the Central Pneumatic - Item#47214 last night for 13.99 plus tax.

[@ACoustaDC]

I like this video so much I NEVER sub with just one vid... until now!

[@stacieodstacieod9555]

90% of my power and hand tools are from Harbor Freight. For me I use a lot of my Harbor Freight power tools. I do not use them that much. However I buy power tools at the best price I can for then when I need a power tool. I just use it and put it back till need it. I use the super coupon on every tool I buy at HF. I all so use the free item coupon. I have a lot of every free item they have. I have 30 blue taps. I can use once and put in the trash if I can not be reused. On thing I you never know when you needs one of the free items. I enjoy your Videos they do not talk over the head of the DIY person. Harbor Freight has to be something right for they have over 800 Stores. Every time I go to my HF there are a lot of shoppers in it.

[@nightmareinaction629]

Stacieod Stacieod one of their biggest help is their predator engine line those engines are so famus in gokart and mini bikes

[@Pingaheimer]

Good point, i wouldn't recommend these tools for professionals who will use them heavily every other day. but for the average diy'er who will use them a sparingly maybe a handful of times every couple months, the prices are very attractive.

[@spencers4121]

For your average joe, HF tools are great. And the quality on a lot of stuff has improved over the years. I worked in automotive 20+ years ago, and those expensive pro tools. Were in a stack every week to be replaced.

[@710Chri]

They don’t carry Dewalt so I don’t go

[@Dumbass_mechanic]

I got the 60625 on a one day coupon for Christmas eve for $5. Can't complain. I've turned it on once and ground something with it, so I think it's paid for itself. An extra set of brushes in the box seems a bit disconcerting, plus I think for a $5 grinder it's not really worth the time to change them. If it burns up it burns up, throw it away and get another.

[@mildyproductive9726]

Why disconcerting? Harbor Freight sends an extra set of brushes with most of their power tools. Spare brushes are not a bad thing to have. When you need a brush for any given tool, you will waste time and more than $5.00 to get the right size replacement. If you shop much at HF for power tools, you will have a small collection of them. Brushes are a wear/maintenance item. Changing brushes takes a couple minutes.

[@gyrfalcon16]

Think you can manage to review the 1/2” HF earthquake stubby and Air Cat 1056?

[@underfiremaf8307]

I had the outer plastic housing on one of these melt because the damn thing ran so hot. Even a 30$ Craftsman grinder is amazing quality in comparison.

[@UtahDarkHorse]

Thank you very much for your video. It was nicely done and informative.

[@ToolTeardowns]

Thanks

[@Mike-ff7ib]

I bought a HF 7amp Bauer grinder and it worked just fine but I regret not buying the dewalt 7amp grinder. The gaurd on the bauer is a cheap design. The quick release on the dewalt alone is worth the price difference

[@Clay3613]

Now that HF owns the factories and tooling, there won't be any differences.

[@robertdrawdy3749]

I own a custom motorcycle shop and I have like 12 of em with different disc's on em just to save time now I know which ones to get

[@mr.nobody9630]

Great comparison, informative content, Tool Teardowns - I would like to see a Harbor Freight Medium Barrel Air Impact Hammer comparison????

[@ToolTeardowns]

Thanks. The air hammers are a good suggestion.

[@hollieblackmon3958]

Mr. Nobody I

[@chevyon37s]

Glad I happened to grab the xxx25 grinder! Lol so far with a few hours of use it's held it's own although not a real powerful unit of you lay into it putting some weight on it. Bought it for a cheap project to remove paint with a flap wheel.

[@mdlanor5414]

I never knew that the Model Numbers on this example of the same priced Harbor Freight Angle Grinder. I always thought these different Model Numbers were just a different manufacturer but virtually the same Angle Grinder. Does this apply to all Harbor Freight Tools that are the same price in their flyer and have different Model Numbers? It’s always good to learn something new. Great video especially the differences between the same priced Angle Grinders. For light duty work. The better Quality Manufactured Angle Grinder would serve its purpose. The Lower Quality Angle Grinder, I definitely would not purchase. I don’t purchase any Harbor Freight Electric Powered Tools. After watching this video. I would consider purchasing the better quality Angle Grinder in this video for light duty grinding. I wouldn’t use it for long periods of time and as soon as I could feel it getting hit I would let it cool down before using it again.

[@dstblj5222]

Harbor Freight or more accurately central purchasing has never designed anything they merely have specs and companies willing to provide them products with that spec or greater, whatever design they use is there business.

[@basilbcf]

I bought one of the "45" models recently but had a coupon so only paid (if memory serves) $7.99 with a coupon. I have no illusions about this being a high quality grinder, but I bought it just for occasional light use.

[@kenl5217]

They have different RPM 10,000 vs 11,000. Is it the gearing or the motor?

[@syedjavedahmad9719]

thanks for the lesson and information. better stay away from that cheap product. safety to be considered also.

[@Method_MOK]

excellent video, very informative and well done, thank you

[@ToolTeardowns]

Thanks

[@jimmyturner3715]

New to the channel boundary through chucke2009. Like what I'm seeing question what do you do with all these tools after you review and tear them apart?

[@ToolTeardowns]

Thanks for the kind words. A lot of them I sell when I'm done with them to try to recoup some of the cost of buying them. Others I keep. With these grinders, I sold one at a garage sale and the other one was burned up in another video.

[@jimmyturner3715]

Tool Teardowns that's cool I'll get around to that one eventually I'm sure. I just recently bought the power quarter inch Drive cordless impact from Harbor Freight and so far I'm happy with it a homeowner and sometime backyard mechanic I think he'll fit the bill just fine. But I do think Harbor Freight is stepping up their quality on a lot of their tools. You may let your viewers know that you're going to sell hex tool or white tool they may be interested in buying them from you just depends on shipping or how close they are.

[@2steelshells]

I have the old Orange paddle switch grinder over 10 years h.f.love it.how about a visit with the hvlp paint guns? again great presentation,talented work,Bravo!

[@jfitz3133]

It doesn't count if you only use it once every 3 years.

[@whiskeyjim4126]

I like the 25 better but was able to rotate the 45 head on the body to put the switch on top which is what i really liked about the 25. I have not used the 45 in This configuration yet but like it.

[@gyrfalcon16]

Love the 60625, other-one dislike... glad it has different buttons to distinguish them. I broke the pin on the other one I bough first time I used it and I was done with that model.

[@Cod-Convict]

I got the one with the switch on top it’s the beefed up one I guess but I weld and have really good expensive grinders but wanted another just for my wire wheel and I have had it about 2 weeks now and it works really good I know what I bought and treat it as such but it’s been handling everything I throw at it even put a regular disk for grinding and it was fine it likes to skip a little more then better top brand grinders do but it works in a pinch but as for the wire wheel it works perfect for me and it’s not super strong witch is good because I don’t want such a aggressive wire wheel on my welds but still dose the job really well so I’m happy and for 10$ I can’t complain but I also know I bought a 10) grinder and I don’t expect it to do what my 200$ one dose

[@bjr2379]

Just bought a 60625 for $9.99. How can you go wrong?

[@kma5699]

I just bought one of these last week. I just checked and mine is the 69645 model but will look for the 60625 when I go there tomorrow. Curious why this is being called a $10 grinder as it is $14.99 in the store. Even after my 20% off coupon it was $11.99 + tax.

[@ToolTeardowns]

That's a good question. I didn't explain the $9.99. If you do some googling or look at their ads you'll find coupons for these grinders for $9.99. Those coupons are pretty common and easy to get. Thanks for watching.

[@An_Onion]

If you need to find HF coupons, look at hfqpdb.com. They have (almost) everything there.

[@AndrewSosa]

There $13.99 at my HF and since I live in Oregon no tax 😎

[@oldcoinchaser8723]

Andrew S.... I to live in Oregon and I got mine (60625) yesterday for 9.99 with coupon. I haven't used it yet so I hope it works good. Lol take care my friend.

[@An_Onion]

Any chance of comparing the two 3.2 amp jigsaw models? e.g. #62045 vs #69436

[@ToolTeardowns]

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll consider it.

[@An_Onion]

Tool Teardowns Wow, thanks for the fast response! Your videos are so great, especially for those of us who have to choose between a lower-end tool or no tool.

[@mct75]

I have the 69645 and it has always worked well for me. I'm a light user however.

[@ToolTeardowns]

I think light use is probably the best for either of these. If you want to really beat on them, there are probably better choices than these $10 grinders.

[@TheCatMilton]

Replace the grease with better quality grease. It made mine quieter and smoother.

[@mct75]

I did repack mine with Moly grease (of which a tube costs more than the grinder!) and it seems a bit smoother. I've had it for 2 years and have used it maybe 20 times on small jobs. When it burns up I am happy with buying another one.

[@TheCatMilton]

mct75 I have used mine pretty heavily and it hasn't shown any signs of slowing down. The only issue I have with it is the lack of torque from the motor, but for the price point that's fine.

[@mct75]

TheCatMilton Much like a Dremel-style tool, you have to let the speed of the tool do the work. I use mine to trim a hedge (definitely not the intended use case!!!) and sometimes the wood will pinch the cutting disc and stop it.

[@TACOMASRT5]

What is the actual rpm of the motor, before the gear reduction

[@danr1920]

Mine stopped about five minutes, wore gloves, so I didn't realize how hot it was getting. Just stopped and was smoking, Taking it back tomorrow.

[@danr1920]

Was replaced, no problems. Now giving it a lot of rest time. Consider buying the Bauer grinder.

[@mojs1]

Laughed when I saw that you used a piece of SKF cardboard as underlay for the bearing comparison ;)

[@ToolTeardowns]

Very sharp eye. It's actually the box for an SKF bearing.

[@zachwaddill7801]

Why would grease on the motor be a bad thing?

[@johndonahue1935]

Great review, they do tend to let the smoke out though.

[@dads_diy]

Why does this sound like a news clip...I'm only 45 seconds in and thought I was watching the news. Dude got that anchor voice down

[@AfterDark33]

I should confirm for you, the retaining clip (or lack thereof) on the 69645 is not a manufacturing defect. Thats the way they come from the factory. The one I have doesn't have it either.

[@ToolTeardowns]

Or it's a frequently repeated manufacturing defect.

[@AfterDark33]

Tool Teardowns Not outside the realm of possibility. Just thought I’d let you know as someone who owns the tool.

[@xirabolt]

Hey, this is pretty sweet. AvE-quality videos but without the selling out and going off on long tangents about whatever is on his mind, interspersed with whatever little phrases he repeats constantly.

[@jonf1812]

fallenhero99 Sorry to inform you, buddy, but he's a sell-out.

[@fallenhero99]

Jon F like I said, can you explain.