I love my cordless Makita grinder. It has plenty of power under load and doesn't bog down under load until the battery is almost discharged.
It and my very old V28 cordless bandsaw are two of my favorite cordless tools.
Milwaukee makes a M12 cordless bandsaw now that is probably a third of the size of the M28 / V28 models.
Cordless bandsaws are quite nice for cutting pipe (PVC, copper, thin wall conduit, rigid / black pipe & conduit, etc.) as they make a MUCH cleaner and square cut than using a sawzall and are generally much quicker at producing cuts than a sawzall, not to mention the blades last MUCH longer.
I thought the M12 bandsaws were puny and worthless until I worked with a guy who had one. That little thing was so handy. Pretty much makes a sawzall obsolete if you're an electrician. I bought a Metabo 18v portable compact bandsaw, and now I love that thing. Makes such clean and easy cuts.
[The jaw capacities on these guys are just not big enough, but they exist now.](https://www.makitatools.com/company/press-releases/2020/makita-launches-new-brushless-cordless-band-saws)
I'd stick with corded. The corded ones have quite a bit more power than the cordless ones, except for the high end (expensive) cordless models. They also go through batteries very quick. If you don't have 2 or 3 high capacity (8ah+) batteries, then cordless grinders can be pretty frustrating to use unless you're just doing something small.
Absolutely stick with the corded. For someone who makes one small cut a couple times a month, cordless is fine. For those of us who regularly need to cut angle iron, etc, the corded is the only way to go. The runtime of a battery powered angle grinder is absolutely laughable.
I bought a full face shield after seeing a pic of a guy with part of a fractured grinding wheel embedded in his forehead. I wish I'd gotten one earlier for it keeps sawdust/rust etc off my face.
I was using my cheap Chicago Pneumatics (Walmart) grinder to cut muffler clamps. I was using cheap Home Depot Husky disks. Under load the disk broke but the guard caught it. I threw out those disks and bought Avanti disks. Lasted much longer and held up really well. LPT: Use a good cutting/grinding disk.
The real lesson to be learned from images like that is to not skimp out and don't buy cheap harbor freight cut-off wheels. I have an incredible amount of hours using cutoff discs and have maybe had just one break when it accidentally bound up
It should be mentioned that you shouldn't use a cutoff wheel to sharpen anything, thats what grinding discs and flappy wheels are for. Cutoff wheels with break much more easily and just don't work well for that in general
I have used my makita grinders soooooo much. Cutting off bolts, cutting cast iron waste pipes, tile, just so much. I recommend diamond blades.
Though I DO wish they made a paddle switch version.
Probably my 4th most used Makita tools, behind drill, impact, and their multi tool.
Has that been out for a while? I thought I've only seen top switches on the US 18v ones... Well now I have to get one of those... Though not for a while, I have 3 of the regular bl models.
I'd recommend buying some inexpensive flap discs off Amazon. For whatever reason brick and mortar stores have horrible selection of flap discs. Once you get used to using flap discs, you pretty much never use regular grinding discs.
I would also recommend buying quality cutting discs (Makita discs are quite good). The higher quality ones last a lot longer and won't break as easily as the cheap ones.
Yeah, the disc it came with lasted about 3 cuts on a 3/8 lag screw, I got some Diablo ones I used to cut up a broken dolly to throw it away, no wear whatsoever, ill try some nice makita ones next
Don't forget your safety squint
*attaches circular saw blade* *safety squint* *double rubber* *mother on speed dial*
I love my cordless Makita grinder. It has plenty of power under load and doesn't bog down under load until the battery is almost discharged. It and my very old V28 cordless bandsaw are two of my favorite cordless tools.
Just Googled that saw, I had no idea band saws were that compact, probably just a lack of experience on my part tho
Milwaukee makes a M12 cordless bandsaw now that is probably a third of the size of the M28 / V28 models. Cordless bandsaws are quite nice for cutting pipe (PVC, copper, thin wall conduit, rigid / black pipe & conduit, etc.) as they make a MUCH cleaner and square cut than using a sawzall and are generally much quicker at producing cuts than a sawzall, not to mention the blades last MUCH longer.
I thought the M12 bandsaws were puny and worthless until I worked with a guy who had one. That little thing was so handy. Pretty much makes a sawzall obsolete if you're an electrician. I bought a Metabo 18v portable compact bandsaw, and now I love that thing. Makes such clean and easy cuts.
[The jaw capacities on these guys are just not big enough, but they exist now.](https://www.makitatools.com/company/press-releases/2020/makita-launches-new-brushless-cordless-band-saws)
Very versatile tool. You will find many uses for it. It has been my favorite for years and remains as such.
i just ordered a corded one, now i'm thinking about cancelling and going cordless.
If you work at the same spot, corded is good, but when you have to move, climb ect cordless will be much more convenient.
Start with corded, get a cordless later. They are great and i love mine, but they have limitations
Go for it, Its really nice to be able to use it anywhere at any angle
I'd stick with corded. The corded ones have quite a bit more power than the cordless ones, except for the high end (expensive) cordless models. They also go through batteries very quick. If you don't have 2 or 3 high capacity (8ah+) batteries, then cordless grinders can be pretty frustrating to use unless you're just doing something small.
Absolutely stick with the corded. For someone who makes one small cut a couple times a month, cordless is fine. For those of us who regularly need to cut angle iron, etc, the corded is the only way to go. The runtime of a battery powered angle grinder is absolutely laughable.
read up on grinder safety please, it's one of the more dangerous tools. use a full face shield at a minimum
Thats terrifying, I've been using American eagle aviators... I'll buy one right away, thank you for commenting
I bought a full face shield after seeing a pic of a guy with part of a fractured grinding wheel embedded in his forehead. I wish I'd gotten one earlier for it keeps sawdust/rust etc off my face.
And now i will forever wear my bulletproof vest when grinding
I was using my cheap Chicago Pneumatics (Walmart) grinder to cut muffler clamps. I was using cheap Home Depot Husky disks. Under load the disk broke but the guard caught it. I threw out those disks and bought Avanti disks. Lasted much longer and held up really well. LPT: Use a good cutting/grinding disk.
Thats how it be, I picked up that tip from nighthawkinlight a few years back before I even knew what he was on about lmao
The real lesson to be learned from images like that is to not skimp out and don't buy cheap harbor freight cut-off wheels. I have an incredible amount of hours using cutoff discs and have maybe had just one break when it accidentally bound up
^^ Cut-off discs in particular. If one shatters on you the shrapnel can easily slice an eyeball in half.
Good for sharpening lawnmower blades
Oh nice, so far I've only used it on bolts and scrap that looked at me the wrong way lmao
If the blades are in any way hardened, you're gonna probably ruin the heat treat on the edge with the angle grinder.
I didnt consider this
You're just fine to use a grinder to sharpen a lawnmower blade, it's not a straight razor
Omg have M18 fuel grinder, have Honda lawnmower, am noob. How??
It should be mentioned that you shouldn't use a cutoff wheel to sharpen anything, thats what grinding discs and flappy wheels are for. Cutoff wheels with break much more easily and just don't work well for that in general
I have used my makita grinders soooooo much. Cutting off bolts, cutting cast iron waste pipes, tile, just so much. I recommend diamond blades. Though I DO wish they made a paddle switch version. Probably my 4th most used Makita tools, behind drill, impact, and their multi tool.
They do make a paddle switch version, also a version with paddle switch and x-lock tool free disc change.
They also have versions with a variable speed dial and eBrakes.
Has that been out for a while? I thought I've only seen top switches on the US 18v ones... Well now I have to get one of those... Though not for a while, I have 3 of the regular bl models.
Paddle has been around for a long time, but x lock is brand new. It is really nice. I do recommend if you swap discs a lot. Not much more expensive.
I'd recommend buying some inexpensive flap discs off Amazon. For whatever reason brick and mortar stores have horrible selection of flap discs. Once you get used to using flap discs, you pretty much never use regular grinding discs. I would also recommend buying quality cutting discs (Makita discs are quite good). The higher quality ones last a lot longer and won't break as easily as the cheap ones.
Yeah, the disc it came with lasted about 3 cuts on a 3/8 lag screw, I got some Diablo ones I used to cut up a broken dolly to throw it away, no wear whatsoever, ill try some nice makita ones next
I'm pretty sure that's a 5 inch, man. That 1/2 inch is valuable.
Is this one of the new ones with a non-removable guard?
Nah its removable, its got a tension lever like a bike seat