I have seen the imports, probly OK for awhile. I have a Black and Decker 4.5" and it is one of my most used tools. Grinds welds, sands off rusty junk parts, and with Knot Brush cleans up rusty, cruddy parts for painting. You DO need good Knot brushes, the import ones are not tied and fly open wide, don't cut very well. I hope you wear goggles, stuff really flies, they go fast, and most times you forget to hit the part with direction right way, and usually get a "shower" of sparks or junk in face!