Makita Cordless Brushless Angle Grinder Long Term Review

Greetings! In this video I’m reviewing a Makita 4 1/2”- 5” class cordless angle grinder with a brushless motor. In this review I’ll go over:
my reason for purchasing a cordless grinder
features of the grinder
battery life
general performance and ergonomics
safety features
a few minor negatives
my opinions after using the grinder for three years
how to differentiate between different models of 4 1/2” angle grinders in Makita’s cordless line-up.
Makita Cordless Brushless 4 1/2” angle grinder
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Photographic and Sound Equipment:
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Avenger D600 Mini Boom
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Mini Ball Head
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Safety Equipment:
3M 7500 respirator
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3M/Peltor H10A ear muffs
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[@cribbsprojects]

The review would be more useful if you added the model number.

[@neubauer.p]

the "dont explode shrapnel in the operators face" function has saved my bacon a few times since owning the makita cordless grinder...

[@JSR_Design]

I had this angle grinder for 2 weeks. Each 5amp battery cut 3 tiles 900mm 20mm think before needing to be changed. I was disappointed, but loved the freedom of cordless. But about 15 tiles later it just stopped working. I sent it back and hoping for a replacement or refund. If I was tile cutting more tiles I would go for corded.

[@cedarpoplar]

Try using it all day.

[@nelsoncarpentry]

I have this in the variable speed version along with the 9” x2 model. Both great tools. Makita makes nice grinders.

[@deldridg]

Thanks for the excellent review - you put a lot of effort into making it and it's appreciated. I love mine and my many other Makita cordless tools. Cheers from Sydney - Dave

[@perpetuostudens8819]

Helpful review, thanks, especially as I am about to buy one. It might be worth pointing out they do an 11000rpm cordless unit, 452Z, but it is not brushless. There may be others but it is hard trying to keep track of all the tool models Makita produce! I may buy the 452Z because of the extra speed but still might go for a brushless model.

[@davidrabin7287]

Screwfix offers it with 2 batteries 5 amp + charger can I run it nonstop using both 5 amp batteries ? or will it hit up and destroy it?

[@Bobsmith-ot6si]

Many thanks 🙏

[@JAMESJJEFFERS]

Thank You it was because of this video I gave this a shot over the Flex.. 👍💪 Good Stuff

[@frogi109]

this is the best detailed & honest review for someone looking for a cordless angle grinder.

[@Kains_whored]

This was the information I was looking for when i asked for help at home depot. . Thank you. .

[@tomthompson7400]

very fair review ,,, well done.

[@gavinpaterson4966]

Just bought one because this video. Thanks.

[@onnyt60]

Great review. Helped me out a lot.

[@charlesm2600]

Fantastic review. Helped me decide. Thanks!

[@keithguay7523]

Thank you for the video. I had the guard on wrong.

[@Steve-oh9tu]

I love this grinder! I need 2 more . Need one for a wire wheel and another for a cutoff wheel.

[@mm166]

Awesome video, thanks!

[@neg8098]

I got the one with thumb switch and without the brake, one of the best Makita tools I own.