Makita Cordless Brushless Angle Grinder Review
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- Опубликовано: 29 авг 2024
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Check out the Makita XAG03M cordless brushless angle grinder. Surprising amount of power packed into a cordless tool!
Thanks to Home Depot and Makita for providing a review sample in exchange for my honest, unfiltered feedback.
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Great review exactly what I was looking and no dumb intros and music throughout the video.
Haha, thanks! I try to get to the point with helpful information - no useless fluff.
Your really good at it.
+Caden Barton yea, I hate when they put some stupid annoying music on some of these videos.
Doresoom Reviews hello there. Cool vid thanks . Any idea if you can use the 5ah 18 v battery in this tool ?
Heads up about this tool. I saw it at Home Depot for $189 in my hometown of Minnesota. I hopped onto Amazon and they had the same model for $105. Oddly enough Amazon had the same model for other prices too, but I did purchase it from Amazon for $105 and it's been amazing.
Just a tip. You don't need to wrench down on the retaining nut for the abrasive wheel. Consider the direction the shaft turns...it tightens as it turns and is used. You can literally snug it up by hand, and it's enough. That's why a lot of the commercial grade angle grinders don't even have a wrench for that nut.
+Jk H You make a good point, I guess I always just figure better safe than sorry.
Correct. More details for those who don't know how commercial weldors do it: The way to snug grinder nuts down is start the nut then grab the wheel/disc with a (gloved) hand and twist that. I prefer Makita nuts and have them on most of my grinders.
I think that the adaptive speed actually reduces the revs when it detects that the tool struggles on a hard material, so the grinder doesn't stall. This means that it adjusts the revs towards a higher torque in this case ( the maximum torque is at some lower revs). And when it cuts easily - it goes to the highest revs - so it cuts it faster. It is a pretty clever option.
If the change is mechanical, through gears, then yes for sure, less speed more torque but I am not sure if it's the same when it is adjusted electronically. Probably not.
turn the handle because thats an accident waiting to happen also u will have better control
Thanks
Nicky Croarkin where right?
Most people don't know how to hold a grinder.
Hi,
Just which that DeWalt, Milwaukee and Makita had a hole on the top so you can put the handle for a better grip.
Very weird that Kobalt and Ridgid are the only two that has all three position on their cordless grinder and no one else. I guess they were the only ones thinking, LOL....
Also i which that DeWalt could bring the side switch model to the U.S. The side switch model (DCG 405) is only in the UK and Australia. Plus they have the paddle style. What the heck DeWalt, LOL....
Just my thoughts.
Doresoom, the batter has it's own battery power level indicator on the opposite side from the white release tab.
No it definitely doesn't have its own battery fuel gauge on it. It's one of the older style batteries that makita had not updated yet at that point. They were the last major brand to get on board with the on battery fuel gauge.
Doresoom Tool Reviews. I enjoyed your videos
Screwfix offering the Makita with 2 × 5amp batteries +charger for 250£ Would it work consistently with no stop using the 2 batteries ? or would it destroy it ? .
Hi,
I went to Home Depot to look at this Makita 18v cordless disk grinder. Man this has the best handle and switch design on the market.
I do not like the paddle switch style on the dewalt 20v or the milwaukee m18. This Makita is by far the best design for a 18v. Don't know why other brands don't use a switch.
Well DeWalt does have one on their 20v but it's only available in the UK. Why, DeWalt ????
The only thing I wish it had was a placement on the top for the handle. The only brand that has a 3 handle position is Kobalt.
Just my thoughts.
Thanks for this video on the Makita
I think the predominance of the paddle switch design has to do with safety regulations. This slide style will keep running until it's turned off or run out of batteries. The paddle switch design will turn off if you let go. A lot of businesses probably want to go with the paddle switch for their employees to reduce liability.
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Yeah, i can see that safety paddle switch at a work place.
I wish we can have both models. Especially for the DIY, Work shop guy or gal.
I'm so use to my corded one with the side switch. I know the makita is a top switch but it does have that cool feature when you take the battery off. When you put the battery back on you have to hit the switch on again. That's why I like that Makita.
Thanks
Nice professional review, a good head for saftey, and always a good grip on the grinder👍thank you.
nearly all of the akita tools that do have battery indicator are on the tool. they do do batteries with the indicator
Yes, Makita does now offer batteries with onboard fuel gauges. They were one of the last major manufacturers to adopt the feature though.
+Doresoom Reviews how did I miss the M in Makita haha. I just got the grinder yesterday. Shame the fuel gage isn't actually a button though. My impact driver has a button
@@DoresoomReviews ...hitachi/hikoki... has only released guages on battery in 2018....the last brand to adopt this technology
the cutoff wheel guard is different as to reach greater depth of cuts, the clip is too bulky
Makes sense. Good point.
Doresoom Reviews Do you know what’s the run time per battery is!for say normal grinding not cutting?
I ordered a 6" guard for a different tool then cut off the Makita clamp and welded it to the 6" guard whose clamp I cut off. I wouldn't grind with a 6" wheel on a little grinder but gentle cutting with the 6" wheels is far superior to the nearly worthless 4-1/2" size. Obviously voids any warranty but it's an angle grinder not jewelry. I've done this to several other small grinders with good results and no burnt grinders.I got this Makita with their electric chain saw (bar is flimsy but the saw works very well) in a bundle.
I am planing to buy Makita cordless angle grinder, I have other tools by Makita and all I have is two 18v 2.0Ah batteries. So question is this: are the batteries of 2.0Ah capacity is enough to run angle grinder like this? How much time I can get it working?
I've only used 4Ah and 5Ah batteries with mine. I think you'll want something higher capacity than the 2Ah batteries, or you'll be waiting on them to charge a lot.
@@DoresoomReviews So how minutes of work cutting metal You can get from 4Ah battery?
I haven't maxed this Makita out yet but for sustained use a corded grinder is far superior to cordless. I wouldn't buy a 4-1/2" grinder for heavy duty cutting. My corded 6" Metabo (IMO the most useful size because they take 6" cutting discs) works very well for that. My corded 6" Makita is newer with fewer hours but works well. I use cordless grinders (I have older Milwaukee 28Vs) for light work away from the shop. For heavier work away from the shop if there's no site power or generator I run an inverter from my truck to power corded tools. If you are cutting sheet metal, ductwork etc this Makita should work decently. BTW if you're cutting a lot of straight lines, the thin kerf 6" angle grinder discs adapt to circular saws (corded or cordless) with the usual washers. They cut faster and more accurately than thick abrasive discs.
how many hours for battery? continues run time.
i just bought the XAG03. I can turn the wheel in either direction by hand and it clunk clunk clunks. Is that normal? Also, when I run it and turn it off it comes to a stop with a clunk clunk clunk.. Is that normal?
Brushless motors kind of snap to the closest magnet/winding pair when not running. Is that what you're feeling, or does it sound/feel like a physical interference?
That seems more like is as the clunking has a rhythm that seems more engineered than random.
That's the wheel brake doing its thing. It's the first grinder I've owned with a brake but it's not a problem, just odd by comparison.
Just got the 18v LXT cordless ag. Having difficulty installing the guard. Loosen both screws to attach to device? Thank you.
How good is it to cut granite or tile??
Very good I own one and it works perfectly
Thanks. You need to get a vise.
I just got a Rockwell Jawhorse a few months ago - not a vise, but waaay better than just clamping things to the bench like in this video!
Why is there 12v present on the battery tabs on the grinder when the battery has been removed for several weeks?
Internal capacitors maybe? 🤷♂️
I wanted set up
Anyone know why it makes that horrible noise when it spins down, just before it stops? Sounds like it's knackered....
No, but I'm glad it's not only mine!
It wood be nice if thy wood put a handle thread on the Top of the Grinder so it wood be safer to at 90dg cut!
But how do i know when the batteries are fully charged tho
The tool has a 3 bar battery gauge, and the charger has an indicator when they're fully charged. You can't tell from just the batteries though. Makita has released new batteries with built in fuel gauges in the last few years though, so that's progress!
Doresoom Tool Reviews thanks💕
Was wondering if it would handle 4 mower-blades without a recharge? You may have answered my question. What amp is your battery? Did it come with that case? Was it a H.D purchase? Thanks.
Yeah, it should handle that fine on one charge. I was using 4Ah batteries - the kit comes with 2 and the case as well. I got this through the Home Depot Seeds program - they provided the tool, I made this video.
Doresoom Tool Reviews Thank-you for your prompt reply. It helped.
Great job little thirsty on battery
How much the price of cordless Makita Angle grinder?
On eBay in UK brushed version is £75
No no no you just read from the box. You should do some test or use it before you do review. I charge my 3a battery for at least 48 mins not 30 mins says from the box and 70 mins for 5a battery use rapid charger.
About the guard. Because cutting is more dangerous than grinding that is why you need to secure with a driver
I never considered that - you make a great point!
Cutting is NOT more dangerous because grinding wheels throw much heavier fragments while zip disc chunks are lighter, but either way stay out of the plain of rotation.
Cutting discs do NOT require tightening with a "driver" (you mean a pin wrench). They have no tendency to loosen. I've made thousands of cuts doing welding and fab and mechanic work using cutting discs on a variety of grinders from multiple brands. The nut on a grinder spindle tightens under load. Pin spanners/wrenches are for removal and sometimes for tightening an item you can't grip with gloves.
You said nothing about variable speed which is a key feature. So it lacks of it.
It's single speed at 8500 RPM.
Dont buy bought one of these bl cordless grinders you wont get any longer than 12-14 minutes on a fully charged 4ah battery this is only an odd job DIY tool not suitable for every day use in an engineering workshop remember 12-14 minutes means 4 batteries per hour over hyped over priced
True, but if you have no mains and no generator - 12 minutes with a cordless grinder are worth much more than even an hour with the corded one ;)
If you use an angle grinder constantly and are positioned in one spot, such as a workbench indoors near an outlet, then of course a corded grinder is the way to go. If you are working outdoors, changing locations/on the move then a cordless makes sense. You may be suggesting that the brushless motor soaks up batteries quicker than a brushed motor. I actually have no idea in those respects. My brushless angle grinder (same featured) is a battery hog. All of my Makita tools are. But as I am road construction cordless is my only option.
is it made in Romania, just brought one and it's makink me think if it is geniun.
Makita has factories in Brazil, Canada, China, Japan, Mexico, Romania, the United Kingdom, Germany and the United States - so it's entirely possible that a genuine Makita tool.
Dash Beqa it is a genuine grinder mine came from Makita in Telford yet is made in Romania. Cheap labour to give you good tools at right money!
Первый раз вижу чтобы так болгарку держали.
Come cazzo lo tieni questo flessibile? Stai fermo per l'amor del cielo che ti fai male.
Good for theft
will my 3.0 amp batterries fit and work on this?
Makita lists BL1815N, BL1820, BL1830, BL1840, and BL1850 batteries as compatible accessories in the manual. I've only used the BL1840 and BL1850 with it. I don't know if they've revised the manual since they introduced the BL18X0B battery packs (where X=Ah capacity) with fuel gauges on them, but I'd suspect those fit as well.
cdn.makitatools.com/apps/cms/doc/prod/XAG/85b9d69e-8b5c-4030-849c-af7992697457_XAG03Z_IM.pdf
Yes
Bearing sounds fucked just as it stops??????
It's the brushless motor you're hearing. Bearings are fine.
man watching you cut that pipe made me cringe you need safety goggles not glasses. and a face shield and maybe a video on angle grinder safety. im not trying to be a jerk i would hate for anyone to get hurt. or miss some fingers.
Thanks for the words of caution. I've learned a lot since when I originally made this video.
I was using a grinder with the same safety glasses and a spec hit my in the cheek and went up and hit me in the eyeball. I wear goggles and face shield
@@DoresoomReviews RTFM it's in there
He is a rookie...Take the guard off..Did you use the cut off wheel to sharpen tools? WRONG..!! Way to rigid..Use a sanding rubber backer with sanding pads....Hello.!
+Flatearther United Have fun with your guardless angle grinder. I recommend everyone else use a guard. Hopefully you don't end up like these guys some day. www.safequarry.com/pdf/AbrasiveGrinderWheelIncidents.pdf
No, I did not use a cutoff wheel to sharpen tools or chamfer edges. I used a grinding wheel. Pay attention next time.
+Doresoom Reviews savage!
I'm no rookie but I still keep my guard on.
Mate if you took your guard off on any commercial work site you'd have safety officers kick you off the site as soon as they see you. This is the worst advice and you're a fuckwitt for spreading nonsense. Leave the guard on, it''s there for a reason.
The only tool I'd use with the guard off is a flap disc because they don't tend to bite hard and are difficult to break, but that's still an OSHA foul. Grinding/cutting disks aren't "composite" (binder/cloth abrasive flaps) like flap discs and break easily. Flap discs of suitable grit work great for blade sharpening so I use those.
I have zero problem when I use cutoff wheels to rough an edge but I use a VERY light touch. I never force a grinder, any grinder. I let the machine do the work.
MOST IMPORTANT is to keep your body and face out of the PLANE OF ROTATION of the grinding or other wheel. If you're not in the way when things go bad then the chunks fly elsewhere.
I always wear face shields even with small grinders because goggles don't protect the face.
Time is money and in boiler work etc some guards may not clear adjacent tubes but the weldors and fitters who work boilers know and accept the increased risk and their faces aren't usually in the plane of rotation. There's no advantage to going guardless elsewhere.