Chicago Pneumatic CP860

Budget Pneumatic Pick

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Summary

An entry-level pneumatic die grinder. Users say it does the job for light-to-medium deburring and polishing at a price that makes it disposable. Longevity reviews are mixed: some report years of service, others say the bearings wear after heavy continuous use. For the price, most users accept the tradeoff.

$30-$50 Amazon, Grainger

Key Specifications

rpm24,000
collet1/4"
powerSourcePneumatic
weight1.0 lbs
cfm5 CFM @ 90 PSI

Pros

  • Lowest price on this list.
  • Rear exhaust keeps debris away from the workpiece.
  • Simple, no-frills design.

Cons

  • Higher air consumption (5 CFM) than the Ingersoll Rand.
  • Bearing life shorter under heavy use.
  • No speed control.

Specs come from manufacturer data sheets. Prices were verified at Home Depot, Lowe's, and Amazon in April 2026. We don't run a testing lab. All claims trace back to publicly available data. Full methodology.