Who has either and why did you choose yours.

Bauer 8500 rpm $89

Hercules 6500 rpm $129

Both 15amp corded

Both 90 day limited warranty. Wouldn’t this negate Herc’s advantage since it’s not a 20V cordless system.

I’m leaning Bauer and extended counter warranty.

What am I missing and what benefit is there to spend $40 (or 50%) more on the blue housing?

Asking specifically about the 8 amp angle grinder, and their abrasive cut off saw. I need to weld occasionally for work. It's not an all day, everyday thing- I work for the natural gas side of the utilities department in a small town's public works section. I am buying many of my own tools cause city Council has never had to do this kind of work, there are several of us who need angle grinders, and chop saws, I am the only welder, (there are other uses for grinders and chop saws apparently) and City Council's attitude is "we bought you guys one of each, why do you need more?" Anyhow, I am looking at Bauer grinders and chop saws to use for this. Summary: occasional pipeline welding and fabrication for my job. Where it's not all day everyday, I'm looking for affordable and good enough quality to do the job. Will Bauer work, or should I step it up to Hercules, or just eat the cost of buying really good Milwaukee gear?