Pro tip: I switched from a standard 4-inch grinder to a 5-inch model for weld prep and the difference was huge.

I was working on a big pressure vessel job last month, prepping bevels on 1-inch plate. With the old grinder, it took me about 45 minutes per joint. After I switched to the 5-inch, I cut that time down to maybe 25 minutes. The bigger disc just takes off more material per pass and doesn't load up as fast. Has anyone else made a small tool change that saved a ton of time on a big job?

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grace_campbell1mo ago

Switched to a 5-inch myself, total game changer.

grantw321mo ago

@grace_campbell What brand of 5-inch did you go with, and how's the weight difference on your wrist after a full day?

lucasschmidt1mo ago

Game changer" is a stretch, most 5-inch watches still feel clunky after a few hours.