Here is another opinion. I LOVE Harbor Freight tools. Have a whole garage full of them. My pneumatic sanders and grinders are at least 15 years old, NEVER get oiled (my bad) and still go like crazy. My spray gun has painted at least 12 cars that look great. I bougth two $150 Maikita top of the line grinders 'cause I wanted the "best" . Both burned up within an hour of use with a 1/2" carbide bit enlarging holes in body sheetmetal - pretty light service. The factory said the warranty didn't apply 'cause I had 'abused' them. Conversely I have a HF $20 grinder that I abuse like crazy (like stall the motor!!!!) and it just keeps chugging along after 5 or so years. Their return policy is AWESOME. Whereas Sears gives me a super hassle evertime I try to replace a broken lifetime guaranteed Craftsman tool, HF always either exchanges the tool cheerfully or if I deem it is a piece of junk (yes they do make some real crap - hack saw blades strip teeth in the first few swipes, their store brand recipri-saw strips gears just looking at it), they give me a full refund. In my experience, it is totally safe to try an HF tool - if it works I save $$$$$, if it is garbage, they pay me back. My advice is try it. If it works great, if it doesn't, sendit back and get the Eastwood unit.