I ask because I got this angle grinder; a DeWalt 402 model heavy duty 4 1/2" angle grinder (the better of the 2 4 1/2"ers the make) :
http://www.lowes.com/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=74270-000000070-DW402K
I got this thing for free because it doesn't work... Found out the switch in its bad, but I'm missing the disc mounting hardware, the side handle, and the wrench for the spindle nut (and the case). I looked up all the parts and with shipping everything (except the case) would run me $35. For a grinder that retails for $80. Now, its ugly and beat up, but works fine when I bypass the switch. What do you guys do when it comes to busted tools when the replacement parts get up there in price? Fix it, and hope that it'll live a long and happy life with the new parts, or just junk it for spare parts and buy new?
http://www.lowes.com/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=74270-000000070-DW402K
I got this thing for free because it doesn't work... Found out the switch in its bad, but I'm missing the disc mounting hardware, the side handle, and the wrench for the spindle nut (and the case). I looked up all the parts and with shipping everything (except the case) would run me $35. For a grinder that retails for $80. Now, its ugly and beat up, but works fine when I bypass the switch. What do you guys do when it comes to busted tools when the replacement parts get up there in price? Fix it, and hope that it'll live a long and happy life with the new parts, or just junk it for spare parts and buy new?