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This is an exceptionally good grinder. Its powerful, relatively quiet compared to my Black and Decker Proline plug-in grinder and its not too heavy. Including the battery its probably a bit heavier than an equivalent plug-in grinder but not to the extent that it becomes a burden. Highly recommended as a grinder. The downside is that if you are using it for a day of welding and fabrication it gets through batteries. I have two 5 amp hour batteries and I've learned to charge them at every opportunity if I am metal working. Stop for a coffee- top-up the battery. Using a welder and a plasma cutter in a confined space with six wires between them you really appreciate having a completely un-tethered grinder and it more than makes up for the battery life, which is perfectly manageable. I'm a real convert to cordless tools and the Makita 18V range is outstanding. Ergonomically, it perhaps doesn't sit as well in the hand as some, its a bit chunky round the body and the thumb-switch on the top of the body needs a bit of getting used to compared to the trigger switch underneath that I've always had before. Trivial stuff, basically I love it and I think, if you've read this far, you should get one! Read full review
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I have own'd a lot of Makita tools over the years but this is a big let down. It has the power, but runs a battery down so quickly. You are constantly charging batteries. Ok for a little job, but def. not a pro. tool.
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So much easier to use than the wired old product I have . Just not sure how long it will run on my 3ah batteries as reviews said it really needs 4 or 5 ah ones but will see what happens. Still very happy to have purchased and delivered in less than 24 hrs.
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I now have two identically grinders which I use for grinding and cutting, they are easy to use and not too weighty. Disc changeing is easy only take a few moments.
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I already own large and small angle mains grinders but when I discovered how cheap a 4" grinder body was I thought it would be useful for on-off jobs. I have four 5aH batteries, which you need to get the best of these tools, be it drill or saw. I found the grinder wheel had plenty of speed, but perhaps lacked the grunt somewhat. You need to let the tool work at its own pace, then it performs adequately. I cut off four 18mm bolts easily, but recommend using the thin, 1 mm, cutting wheels. Thicker ones drag more. This will be a useful addition to my kit, saving the need for extension leads. If I had bought it with a battery (which can cost more than the tool!), I might have been disappointed, but for £75, I'm delighted. Usual Makita quality, but if you are going to be using one of these often pay more and go brushless.Read full review
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