Swapped my cheap angle grinder for a mid-range one and it saved my hands

I used a $40 grinder from the hardware store for years. Last month I finally bought a $120 DeWalt model. The difference in vibration alone is NIGHT and DAY. My fingers used to go numb after 2 hours of grinding welds. Now I can go a full 8 hour shift without that tingly feeling. The guard doesn't wobble either. Anyone else notice how much better your body feels with a decent grinder?

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phoenix_grant3412d ago

Three years with a $50 Chicago Electric and my right hand would cramp up so bad I couldn't hold a coffee mug by the end of the day. Finally grabbed a $140 Makita and the difference is huge, the handle actually fits my hand and the vibration is cut way down. My fingers don't go white and cold anymore after a long session. It's crazy how much of a difference spending a little more makes on your body long term.

joel_martinez12d ago

@phoenix_grant34 Three years with a tool that hurts you is way too long, glad you finally got something that works. It's wild how much a better grip and less shaking can save your hands down the road.