Neil,

Whichever brand you choose, just make sure it has a 7/8" arbor - -
that's the "industry standard" for 4 1/2" angle grinders - - in other
words, any welding supply will carry discs for it. I currently have
(in 4 1/2") a Porter-Cable, and one Metabo. I like them both.

Gary

>
> Date:    Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:17:10 -0700
> From:    neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Smaller Angle Grinder?
> Hi all.
>
> Finally got around to welding a patch onto worn radius arm hole. I
> need to grind some weld bead for new radius outer bushing to fit flush
> with new plate. My old Craftsman grinder wheel is too big to work in
> that space. And the arbor attachment seems Craftsman specific (I'll
> double check) So.....
>
> Any recomends on specific brand and model of grinder that will be
> small enough to fit into more cramped quarters? I know I need a 4.5"
> (or smaller?) and likely a Makita from what I've read. If there's a
> less expensive brand people have had luck with, I'm all ears!
>