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AIRCAT 115 Degree Angle
Die Grinder
Reviewed by John Baumgardt III, owner/operator at
Baumgardt's Auto Repair in Fillmore, Indiana.
Q: How did the tool function
as far as saving you time?
A: The angle of this grinder helped me get
into areas that a straight or a 90 degree die
grinder wouldn't. It has tons of power and is
pretty quiet as well.
Q: What types of jobs did you
use this tool for?
A: I used it to cut loose a few small welds at
the firewall up under the dash of a drag car,
various other cutting and grinding on a logsplitter
project I'm trying to get finished up
before it gets too cold, and cleaning up some
rusty engine parts for a head gasket job. Oh,
and chopping the exhaust off an old Chevy
truck to get it ready for some new dual pipes.
Q: What kind of setup was involved
before using the product?
A: Screw on an air fitting, a few drops of
oil and a couple squeezes of grease into the
side of the head and it was ready for a 1/4 "
accessory.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The AIRCAT 115 Degree Angle Die
Grinder, No. 6295, features a .6hp motor
and the company's silencing technology.
The rotational rear exhaust with
internal silencing reduces noise level to
87 dBA. In addition, the tool has a conveniently
located spindle lock to provide
quick and easy accessory changes as
well as a speed control switch at the top
of the tool for added control. The 6295
offers 18,000 rpm and a standard 1/4 "
Erickson-style collet. It weighs 1.65 lbs
and measures 7.8 " in length. The tool is
ideal for working in tight or challenging
spaces.
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Q: How easy was it to use?
A: It was simple to use. The flapper trigger
had a safety feature that I would normally
remove but this one actually worked
well and I could easily release it as I was
ready for the power. You can rotate a collar
at the base and adjust where the exhaust
blows out instead of just blowing straight
back along your hose. It has tons of power
if you're using it for a grinder or cutoff tool,
but you might want to choke it down just
a bit if you're doing any resurfacing. You
can control the speed with the trigger but
this cat likes to run. The composite body is
great. I ran this thing full blast for 15 minutes
and my hand didn't get cold like it does
after just a few minutes with my others.
Q: How was its packaging? Did it
come with any accessories?
A: I opened the glossy black and red box
and found the grinder nestled in its own
black AIRCAT cloth pouch. It came with
the wrench (only needs one) to change out
the accessories, pocket guide to wet your
appetite for your next AIRCAT purchase
after you try this baby out, manual packet,
and a thank you card welcoming you to
AIRCAT ownership (which I personally
think is pretty cool).
Q: Was there a manual included?
A: Yes, the manual was easy to read and
understand. It also came warranty registration
card, tips to keep you cat purring, and
a list of factory authorized service centers
for parts or repair.
Q: What features did you like?
A: I like being able to control where the
exhaust is going. I really like the button that
locks the head so you only need one wrench
to change out the accessory, because using
two wrenches and trying to hold the tool is a
This product was given to the reviewer free of charge from the manufacturer.
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pain. The composite body
letting by hand stay warm
is pretty darn cool too.
Q: Is there any way you
could think to improve
or add to this tool?
A: This tool is great.
Outside of it being bidirectional
I can't think of anything
to make it better.
Q: Have you used a previous version
of this tool?
A: This is the first 115 degree grinder I've
used, but the one wrench and the composite
body are definitely an improvement over
any of my others. I'm definitely interested in
replacing my others with AIRCATs.
Q: How has using this tool impacted
your shop's profitability?
A: Being able to get into that awkward spot
saved time and that means being able to
move on to the next project faster.
Q: On a scale of 1 to 10, how would
you rate this tool overall?
A: I give it a nine. It was a great tool.
Lightweight composite body, adjustable
exhaust deflector, quiet. Button locking
head allowing one tool accessory changes.
It would be great if it was bi-directional to be
able to better control the debris.
JOHN BAUMGARDT III is the
owner/operator of Baumgardt's
Auto Repair in Fillmore, Indiana.
He has been a professional
auto tech for about 20 years.
He attended the two-year Auto
Mechanics program at Lancaster Vocational High
School. Previously, Baumgardt worked at AAMCO
Transmissions and earned about a dozen AAMCO
certificates. He believes it's important to provide an
honest, quality service that people can depend on.
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