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Old 03-19-2006, 04:45 PM
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1/4" collet flex shaft die grinder, what kind do you use?

i'm trying to find a good electric flex shaft die grinder with a 1/4" collet. i can't find anything but the small dremel stuff, & it all use's the 1/8" collet stuff. i'm looking for something i can port heads with & do some block clearance work with.

what dou you engine builders use?
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I use a Milwaukee die grinder but no flex shaft. The collets on flex attachments are usually too wobbly for my taste, and safety.

Makita and Chicago Electric make decent 1/4 collet grinders as well but the Chicago collet doesn't agree with shanks longer than 4".


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