And NOT the BLUE POINT JUNK -- that's offshore crap for a high price... if you're going to buy offshore junk - just buy a dozen Harbor Freight versions for $9.99 - use 'em and through them away.... along with the American that lost his job.
I've lately come to love the 1/2 HP Matco ones. I've got a total of about 6 of them laying on the table. They also have a 135 degree (something close to that at least) which is awesome as well. They make a 1 HP version but I'm yet to find something that needs that powerful of a grinder.
If you're looking for something cheap the husky ones at home depot aren't bad if you don't use it for 6+ hours daily like we do. Home Depot used to exchange them no questions at least 4 or 5 times throughout the 2 year warranty. They look identical to the blue point in the picture and I think they were in the $60 dollar range.
That is the BLUE POINT -- it's offshore stuff -- as is all of the Blue Point line -- if you're going to buy that one - then might as well get the dirt cheap stuff... 'cause they're probably made in the same factory.
MATCO has some real nice stuff... but I LOVE my Snap-On tools -- and I know they're ridiculously priced -- but I LOVE them.
What are you using the tool for? If you are cutting with a cut off wheel then the 1/2" from Matco is the best as Robbie stated. It has good torque but the key is to get good arbors like the ones Matco sales. I have two of the blue points as shown which are imports like Greg stated. I use them to grind welds but that is all I use them for. If you want to use a 2" rol loc and pad I like to use the Matco MT1644 or the blue point variant of this tool for finishing. I also have the Snap On and it is probably the best If you want a tool to do both and don't want an assortment of tools. But remember a good arbor for the cut off wheels not those cheap ones out there.
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