Thanks guys, good suggestions!

Long ago, i got a HF side grinder and found the switch nearly impossible to use when wearing gloves. Frustrated with the wonky engineering, I took it back and have never considered HF products functioning tools since. Many of you all think they are okay?

The idea of a field portable cordless side grinder is quite appealing, how long does a battery last? Does it work acceptably for intermittent use such as for cutoff work?

When welding, I would really like to have 2 side grinders, one with a grinding wheel and the other with a cutoff wheel. Changing disks back and forth gets old.

Good idea on the paddle switch. Easy switch operation is essential.


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