I picked this up at Home Depot on a sale for $200 with a 5.0 battery. I try to avoid picking up those batteries by themselves cause the prices make me question life and its meaning.....lol
I purchased the 2980-20 (4-1/2 to 6”) model this week and immediately used it with a diamond concrete wheel to grind down high spot tripping hazards on a concrete walkway and it worked flawlessly... Awesome tool 😎
Love how easy it is to put the type 1 guard on! Supposed to use a type 1 guard whenever using a cutting wheel - doesn't matter if it is a type 1 or type 27 cutting wheel. Its just for added safety in case the thin cutting wheel breaks apart - this way you have coverage on both sides of the wheel with less chance that the flying wheel parts will bite you. I always use the type 27 cutting wheels because they are more centered in the guard. Great review!
Yes, I think it can replace any corded grinder. Maybe not all day, but for a couple of hours, no problem. I picked up a 1st gen last year, it's replacing my 30 year old corded Dewalt. 90% of what I do takes less then 5 minutes to do, but dragging out 50 ft of extension cord and raping it up took more time then the job. What I love about the grinder. It makes less noise. It's more balanced, the Dewalt was front end heavy, with the M18 battery at the back end, it just feels better in my hands, balanced. And, no more cord, or even a air hose. Good Job Milwaukee ! .
To be honest, we don't have the Gen1 in the shop. My understanding is that power is definitely up, but I can't answer to that with hands-on experience. I really don't think this would have a hard time with 1/2" gas lines.
I have the kit with two 6.0Ah batteries and can easily see a difference versus the 5.0Ah batteries. The 6.0Ah HO has more torque and lasts noticeably longer. In my opinion this angle grinder has better ergonomics than its competitors.
That's awesome and great to hear. By no means is the ergonomics uncomfortable to me. At the same time, it is a noticeable difference, so that's why I mentioned it in the video. Thanks for watching.
@@Shoptoolreviews do they make one with a variable speed switch as my 14+ year's old corded one has it but its dead/stolen in 2022 and im looking for a cordless replacement
Definitely use the 6 AH HO + on this tool. The 5 AH doesn't deliver what the machine is capable of. I tried using a 12 Ah HD on it and there wasn't really that much difference between this and the 6 Ah HO. 12Ah HO batteries make a real difference in the circular saw for sure.
I just gotta say, this is a really good, very informative video. Great to get background on the cutting wheels. Just got this tool as part of the buy more get more promo. Do you think there is any benefit to getting a grinder with a variable speed like the Milwaukee 2888? 👍
Just added this to my Milwaukee arsenal!! I really like it, runs great as expected and I use it almost every day. I also have the ,1/2" high torque impact (BMF) I THINK, absolutely love it, 1/2 hammer drill 1/2 impact driver ,( my most used tool) the sawZall, leaf blower and power head weed Wacker and Pole saw.. I'm probably missing a few toys, but I do obviously like my Milwaukee fuel tools!!! Great video and review, subscribe for like my friend..
Just picked this one up too , bought it because of variable speed. Damn good grinder. Though I also have DeWalt platform, it's better than my 405 . It has more power and abit more run time. It can out runtime my DeWalt 414 but not in power but it's not far off . Yep damn good grinder
Tim Freakin Johnson!!! 😳🤩 Great stuff as usual. Looked this up to make my decision on this Year’s Promo Holiday deals at the Despot! Appreciate it! Getting this along with the M18 starter kit. It’s a ‘Hack,’ so I’ll be returning the batteries, and keeping the grinder, for 99.00! Yeah baby! 👍✌👊
When changing discs, you should always remove the battery. You had your hand on the disc and your other hand was over the switch with the battery in at one point in the video. Somewhere at the 16 min mark you changed a disc and you had the battery removed (good practice). Then the next change you did it with the battery still in. You have a bad habit of not following safety rules. And the operating rules from Milwaukee do say to disconnect the battery, before changing discs. Not only are you a accident waiting to happen; you showed a bad practice to everyone watching your video. Overall a fail.
I ordered this grinder and two 5 amp red lithium batteries. I was worried about the batteries not being powerful enough but after watching this I'm not concerned.
I have the Gen 1. No complaints. I purchased the makita 18v quick disk change, tks to your review and let me tell you that's a game changer. Love it. Hope all manufacturers copy or do something similar to it. It's so efficient. 👍
Awesome review. I'm trying to talk myself into buying a unit like this. I recently invested in the Miluakee FUEL drills and jigsaw(awesome by the way), but dang...it's hard to justify this over a corded 13-amp unit.
Very very Informational What is Milwaukee's more powerful model? I did not know about the ceramic disks I am going to have to get some. You can never give too much information to people that will use it .
Great video, well worth the time. Just got this tool in a combo package with the mid-torque impact wrench for $299. Had to figure out what to do with it. Thanks for the info.
I dont care for the Milwaukee guard. It's much thicker than my other grinders and gets in the way. Much prefer the friction/detent style of my Makita & metabo grinders. The new model looks a bit shorter than my gen 1 which is nice.
Right on. It's hard to compare any grinder to a Metabo. They're just the standard in the industry, albeit expensive. I will say that the others are catching up to them. Thanks for watching.
I purchased a used one as the piece is a bit pricey, but the machine ruclips.net/user/postUgkxG6fbm3cHBd7CNTjk5D-dwYe9c9tCB9ZN has surpassed my expectations. We sand small parts by hand often, sized around 1"x1/2," and specifically look for a piece that's designed to be vertical. The motor has plenty of torque and great speed settings. The only inconvenience I had is that the disk measures 5" where we trim 6" stick-and-sand disks down easily by mounting it then cutting with a box cutter.
Great demo video 👍👍The only thing I would add that worth the mention. Watch the direction of spark discharge 🤔 sparks =dust that will find there way inside your toolbox drawers. Always discharge in a safe direction. Keep up the great videos, I'm loving them.
great video, but am i the only one who cringes when i see people messing with grinders and circ caws with the batteries on them... I religiously take the battery out
Great review, all the info I need and not a bunch of BS, so now I got a 2880 grinder and love it also from your review learned about ceramic disc's which now have, may scrap the flap wheels.
In practice, you really don't need to use the wrench to tighten or remove the retaining nut on any angle grinder. I always just snug it down by hand pretty well, and am always able to remove it by hand after using it.
@@ZeGermanHam Agree. I do that most times myself. But the little flip-up tool less lever was a nice touch. I can't understand why they would have done away with that and the electric brake.
QUESTION- I went to my local hardware store and they had TWO grinders with the same part number 2880-20. The only difference is one had rapid stop and one did not. WHICH IS THE NEWER MODEL? Thank you!
I bought the 2880-20 yesterday because my corded DeWalt had stopped working. Based on all the positive reviews, I really was disappointed in how quickly the battery drained when I used it for grinding. Starting with a fresh battery, I don't think I got 5 minutes out of it. I had to figure out what was wrong with the DeWalt and go back to using it. I'm sure the Milwaukee will be nice to have out on job sites where I need to cut or grind something small, but I don't think it's anywhere near capable of replacing a corded grinder.
do you ever recommend the diamond cutting wheels it always confused me that people would spend 35 dollars on a 15 pack of discs when you can get a diamond wheel that cost 10 dollars and hypothetically lasts as long as a 15 pack of normal discs am i missing something
I have to admit, I've flip-flopped on this one. I moved to a diamond wheel (metal blade) for a while, but I think after 20 or so cuts they start cutting slower. Abrasive wheels diminish, but they seem to always cut at the same speed. We've also stopped buying ultra-cheap abrasive wheels. All that to say, we probably should do a video comparing the two. Thanks for watching.
Just picked up this model. Noticed that The battery connection molex on the tool itself can slide back and forth about 1/16” inch - can basically slide within the opening in bottom. My other fuel drills have a little play but much stiffer. This seems to be spring loaded (always goes back to original position) but moves easily and freely. Is this normal? For vibration dampening? To be clear, I’m not talking about battery side to side movement- which I know is normal and due to tolerances. I’m talking about the spade connection on the bottom of tool that battery contacts receive. Can anybody confirm this is normal?
WAIT, WAIT, WAIT , what is the purpose of that type 1 guard ? Looks like it does absolutely nothing. Did i miss something ? Is it for the heat from sparks so it keeps the metal guard from burning you ? That's all i can think of.
No, ithats what type 1 guards have always looked like. This is only plastic bc they made it integrate over the type 27 guard, so it can just be snapped on. And not have to swap between them.
No ... The paddle switch will be the first one to fail (I had 4 in 2 years and it happened to all 4 ) it's a powerful 18v grinder but it doesn't last long ... My advice will be don't waste your money on Milwaukee fuel tools (brushed tools last longer but less power)
id like my 22 minutes back.... did i just miss it or was there no mention of how this tool compares to gen 1, the 2780-20 that it replaces? both models are still on homedepot site for sale i dont see any mention of differences between these two models, i didnt see much difference in the demo shown, minor visual difference in the gear head area but the motor and body look identical, no mention of % of power increase if any or was it just a revision to fix a faulty gear design? ive beat my 2780 pretty hard for over 4 years now and havent had an issue with it.. its pretty powerful for corded grinder standards but could always use some more power
I just got a 2880 and compared to my 2780 just by feel it’s a good bit more powerful when using 6.0 HO on both. Not to much else different, you get the nice type 1 guard and seems to be optimized for HO batteries
Frankly, I don't ever use a guard on my angle grinder regardless of whether I'm grinding, cutting, or wire-wheeling. The guards just get in the way and make it harder to see what I'm doing.
@@7dioclau Most people I know who work as professional fabricators do not use the guard, either. And although I don't use the guard myself, I do always wear goggles or a full face shield, hearing protection, gloves, and typically a respirator.
I was like that for over 25 years. A month ago a cutting wheel exploded on me (using no guard at the time). The pieces hit my thick leather gloved hand so hard I thought it was an electric shock (which made no sense of course but that's what it felt like). My hand was bruised, red, and pretty sore for a few days. If that had been no gloves it would have been a bloody mess. Then I thought, what if that had hit me in the neck? So now I use a guard for cutting discs (but not flap wheels).
@@dsmasynergy Sounds scary. For me, I don't use the guard because I find it difficult to work with, but I do wear a full face shield and gloves to protect me from projectiles, as well as a respirator mask to protect my lungs from all the toxic dust that is created by cutting and grinding metal.
@@ZeGermanHam Saying you use goggles and faceguard is a huge difference vs just saying you don't use a guard without explaining that you use alternative protection.
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I picked this up at Home Depot on a sale for $200 with a 5.0 battery.
I try to avoid picking up those batteries by themselves cause the prices make me question life and its meaning.....lol
I watched this and then went to my local home depot and bought one haven't used it yet but eager to use it
Awesome! Great to hear. Let us know what you think of it. Thanks for watching.
Did you get the battery deal? If not than return it and get the deal if they have it near you
You should always remove the power source/battery when changing grinding disk,,,
it has a safety on it...no way it goes on unless you intentionally do so.
@@Spills51 shit happens, take the damn battery out.
Another safety Nazi
@@stonedmega1 lol 😆😆😆😂
But taking the battery off takes 3 sec. I'm on a schedule here! Lol
I purchased the 2980-20 (4-1/2 to 6”) model this week and immediately used it with a diamond concrete wheel to grind down high spot tripping hazards on a concrete walkway and it worked flawlessly... Awesome tool 😎
Love how easy it is to put the type 1 guard on! Supposed to use a type 1 guard whenever using a cutting wheel - doesn't matter if it is a type 1 or type 27 cutting wheel. Its just for added safety in case the thin cutting wheel breaks apart - this way you have coverage on both sides of the wheel with less chance that the flying wheel parts will bite you. I always use the type 27 cutting wheels because they are more centered in the guard. Great review!
Yes, I think it can replace any corded grinder. Maybe not all day, but for a couple of hours, no problem. I picked up a 1st gen last year, it's replacing my 30 year old corded Dewalt. 90% of what I do takes less then 5 minutes to do, but dragging out 50 ft of extension cord and raping it up took more time then the job.
What I love about the grinder. It makes less noise. It's more balanced, the Dewalt was front end heavy, with the M18 battery at the back end, it just feels better in my hands, balanced. And, no more cord, or even a air hose.
Good Job Milwaukee !
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*Wrapping please fix it
having the battery in while changing the blade is ballsy
Its just called knowing what your doing.
@@justsayin7937I agree but I think ballsy is not bad either.
Did they bump up the power? My gen1 struggled with 1/2" gas lines...
To be honest, we don't have the Gen1 in the shop. My understanding is that power is definitely up, but I can't answer to that with hands-on experience. I really don't think this would have a hard time with 1/2" gas lines.
it's like attending a sales seminar and getting a proper education! Thank you sir, that was very informative to an amateur
This video helped so much, I just ordered one from HD, but talking about the discs and features was great. Thank you!
order today cyber monday .$159 charger and 5a battery include . regular price is $348
I have the kit with two 6.0Ah batteries and can easily see a difference versus the 5.0Ah batteries. The 6.0Ah HO has more torque and lasts noticeably longer. In my opinion this angle grinder has better ergonomics than its competitors.
That's awesome and great to hear. By no means is the ergonomics uncomfortable to me. At the same time, it is a noticeable difference, so that's why I mentioned it in the video. Thanks for watching.
@@Shoptoolreviews bro what about it competitor Flex Power Tools?
@@Shoptoolreviews do they make one with a variable speed switch as my 14+ year's old corded one has it but its dead/stolen in 2022 and im looking for a cordless replacement
Definitely use the 6 AH HO + on this tool. The 5 AH doesn't deliver what the machine is capable of. I tried using a 12 Ah HD on it and there wasn't really that much difference between this and the 6 Ah HO. 12Ah HO batteries make a real difference in the circular saw for sure.
Wow that change to the ceramic wheel shows just how important the right blade is
always use a type one guard when using a cutting wheel. they have a risk of exploding and that’s where the type one comes in play.
I had that happen to me once
Thank you for pressing the trigger to here the sound. I needed to compare to mine.
Hi Tim, I need this in my garage it’s got my name all over it lol, perfect for me, excellent demonstration ty,
Can never have too many grinders. Especially considering that new snap on grinder is 900 dollars this Milwaukee is king
I just gotta say, this is a really good, very informative video. Great to get background on the cutting wheels. Just got this tool as part of the buy more get more promo. Do you think there is any benefit to getting a grinder with a variable speed like the Milwaukee 2888? 👍
I'm interested in this as well
Just added this to my Milwaukee arsenal!! I really like it, runs great as expected and I use it almost every day. I also have the ,1/2" high torque impact (BMF) I THINK, absolutely love it, 1/2 hammer drill 1/2 impact driver ,( my most used tool) the sawZall, leaf blower and power head weed Wacker and Pole saw.. I'm probably missing a few toys, but I do obviously like my Milwaukee fuel tools!!!
Great video and review, subscribe for like my friend..
Just picked this one up too , bought it because of variable speed. Damn good grinder. Though I also have DeWalt platform, it's better than my 405 . It has more power and abit more run time. It can out runtime my DeWalt 414 but not in power but it's not far off . Yep damn good grinder
Tim Freakin Johnson!!! 😳🤩 Great stuff as usual. Looked this up to make my decision on this Year’s Promo Holiday deals at the Despot! Appreciate it! Getting this along with the M18 starter kit. It’s a ‘Hack,’ so I’ll be returning the batteries, and keeping the grinder, for 99.00! Yeah baby! 👍✌👊
When changing discs, you should always remove the battery. You had your hand on the disc and your other hand was over the switch with the battery in at one point in the video. Somewhere at the 16 min mark you changed a disc and you had the battery removed (good practice). Then the next change you did it with the battery still in. You have a bad habit of not following safety rules. And the operating rules from Milwaukee do say to disconnect the battery, before changing discs. Not only are you a accident waiting to happen; you showed a bad practice to everyone watching your video.
Overall a fail.
Just took this pile of crap back to Screwfix, on a full charge lasted 20 minutes tops , was completely drained, couldn’t cut toffee 🤬
Super looking machine 💯👌ls it recommend that you should mainly use the high output battery example ( 6-8 high out out ) ??!!🤔
This video was so helpful. Thanks for taking the time to create such a useful training tool.
All testing was done with a 5.0. Without a doubt, the 6.0 is night and day difference between the 5 in power.
I ordered this grinder and two 5 amp red lithium batteries. I was worried about the batteries not being powerful enough but after watching this I'm not concerned.
I have the Gen 1. No complaints.
I purchased the makita 18v quick disk change, tks to your review and let me tell you that's a game changer. Love it. Hope all manufacturers copy or do something similar to it. It's so efficient. 👍
Great to hear! Yes, that Makita X-lock (Bosch technology) is a great grinder. Thanks for watching.
Its called knowing what tf youre doing...😂
Awesome review. I'm trying to talk myself into buying a unit like this. I recently invested in the Miluakee FUEL drills and jigsaw(awesome by the way), but dang...it's hard to justify this over a corded 13-amp unit.
Buy once cry once
I have DeWalt brushless grinder and I love it. I'm thinking also get this one since I like both brands.
Very very Informational What is Milwaukee's more powerful model? I did not know about the ceramic disks I am going to have to get some. You can never give too much information to people that will use it .
Excellent explanation and demonstration of the grinder and wheels. Thumbs up! I just ordered a 2881-22 kit.
Great video, well worth the time. Just got this tool in a combo package with the mid-torque impact wrench for $299. Had to figure out what to do with it. Thanks for the info.
Is it safe for the tool to use a 6.0 high output with?
You can use any m18 battery on any m18 tool.
The AH (amp hour) rating just tells you how long the battery will last
Please take out the battery when you are touching the wheel.
I don't want to see you lose a finger.
It has a safety on it....
Excellent review and explanation! I learned a lot.
I dont care for the Milwaukee guard. It's much thicker than my other grinders and gets in the way. Much prefer the friction/detent style of my Makita & metabo grinders. The new model looks a bit shorter than my gen 1 which is nice.
Right on. It's hard to compare any grinder to a Metabo. They're just the standard in the industry, albeit expensive. I will say that the others are catching up to them. Thanks for watching.
Soup up
I just picked mine up tonight. I install commercial HVAC and can’t wait to push it to the limit. I primarily cut spiral & galvanized in the field.
How does it do cutting spiral? 10-12 inch in particular. Thinking about picking this up
I purchased a used one as the piece is a bit pricey, but the machine ruclips.net/user/postUgkxG6fbm3cHBd7CNTjk5D-dwYe9c9tCB9ZN has surpassed my expectations. We sand small parts by hand often, sized around 1"x1/2," and specifically look for a piece that's designed to be vertical. The motor has plenty of torque and great speed settings. The only inconvenience I had is that the disk measures 5" where we trim 6" stick-and-sand disks down easily by mounting it then cutting with a box cutter.
Great demo video 👍👍The only thing I would add that worth the mention. Watch the direction of spark discharge 🤔
sparks =dust that will find there way inside your toolbox drawers. Always discharge in a safe direction. Keep up the great videos, I'm loving them.
jigsaw, hackzall, grinder, which free tool should I pick? 😂
Excellent explanation
great video, but am i the only one who cringes when i see people messing with grinders and circ caws with the batteries on them... I religiously take the battery out
Or use no guard
My grinder has quick release for the disc, you open it and tighten it with fingers
All grinders are that way, if you know what you're doing. ;) Thanks for watching.
My spindle lock button on top is red, only difference I see
Says RAPIDSTOP on top too maybe?
If ya can't figure out how to put wheels on angle grinders you have no business trying to use one
Hi! I'm Jim Timpson! If you will!
@boomah it's great to meet you.
Would love to see a flat nose grinder from Milwaukee
We would love to see that as well. To fit in those tight areas and angles. Thanks for watching.
Great review, all the info I need and not a bunch of BS, so now I got a 2880 grinder and love it also from your review learned about ceramic disc's which now have, may scrap the flap wheels.
Excellent!.. very detailed, honest, and complete review. Thank you! 👍✨
Can you do a review and test for the snap on CT9075 the 1/2 brushless gun vs the Milwaukee M18 1/2 high torque.
I see they did away with the tool less spindle retaining nut. That seems like a step backwards.
In practice, you really don't need to use the wrench to tighten or remove the retaining nut on any angle grinder. I always just snug it down by hand pretty well, and am always able to remove it by hand after using it.
@@ZeGermanHam Agree. I do that most times myself. But the little flip-up tool less lever was a nice touch. I can't understand why they would have done away with that and the electric brake.
Thumbs down bc you didn't cover run time on the 5.0 battery. Literally watched the whole video just for that info.
QUESTION- I went to my local hardware store and they had TWO grinders with the same part number 2880-20. The only difference is one had rapid stop and one did not. WHICH IS THE NEWER MODEL? Thank you!
Probably one with rapid stop
there’s milwaukee in your ryobi collection
I bought the 2880-20 yesterday because my corded DeWalt had stopped working. Based on all the positive reviews, I really was disappointed in how quickly the battery drained when I used it for grinding. Starting with a fresh battery, I don't think I got 5 minutes out of it. I had to figure out what was wrong with the DeWalt and go back to using it. I'm sure the Milwaukee will be nice to have out on job sites where I need to cut or grind something small, but I don't think it's anywhere near capable of replacing a corded grinder.
What battery were you using? With a 6ah I've been getting around 15 20 minutes continuous use
do you ever recommend the diamond cutting wheels it always confused me that people would spend 35 dollars on a 15 pack of discs when you can get a diamond wheel that cost 10 dollars and hypothetically lasts as long as a 15 pack of normal discs am i missing something
I only use diamond for tile and concrete. The cheap ones are for metal. I could be doing it wrong
I have to admit, I've flip-flopped on this one. I moved to a diamond wheel (metal blade) for a while, but I think after 20 or so cuts they start cutting slower. Abrasive wheels diminish, but they seem to always cut at the same speed. We've also stopped buying ultra-cheap abrasive wheels. All that to say, we probably should do a video comparing the two. Thanks for watching.
Cutting speed is what you're missing.
What kind of cutting wheel were you using
Stop rotating will burn motor faster.
@12:05, Milwaukee lost my purchase. It would be easy to offer variable speed but they didn't SAD
Not a lot of grinders have variable speed though. Thanks for watching.
Mine is brand new and the spindle lock will not hold. Has anyone else had an issue with this?
We have not heard of this. That's very interesting. I'd take it back and replace it.
Can I lock this model on?
Ffs it’s a gen 2 and you don’t even research and comment on improvements/differences
Just picked up this model. Noticed that The battery connection molex on the tool itself can slide back and forth about 1/16” inch - can basically slide within the opening in bottom. My other fuel drills have a little play but much stiffer. This seems to be spring loaded (always goes back to original position) but moves easily and freely. Is this normal? For vibration dampening?
To be clear, I’m not talking about battery side to side movement- which I know is normal and due to tolerances. I’m talking about the spade connection on the bottom of tool that battery contacts receive.
Can anybody confirm this is normal?
mine is the same, sloppy
@@kurtjohnson4734 thanks for confirmation- I think this is normal on some tools as I understand it
Did they also do away with the electric brake? It doesn't sound like it stops as quickly as the previous model.
There’s a new separate model with the electric brake
That's a different model with the brake. Thanks for watching.
GRACIAS TIM
WAIT, WAIT, WAIT , what is the purpose of that type 1 guard ? Looks like it does absolutely nothing. Did i miss something ? Is it for the heat from sparks so it keeps the metal guard from burning you ? That's all i can think of.
No, ithats what type 1 guards have always looked like. This is only plastic bc they made it integrate over the type 27 guard, so it can just be snapped on. And not have to swap between them.
if the cutting disk were to disinigrate or break at high rpm it provides a little more protection from flying debris.
Thanks for your information
Glad to help. Thanks for watching.
Grabbed one for $90 shipped with a 5.0 battery.
You can't beat that price. Great find.
used??
@@Spills51 no, new grinder, and new battery from home depot directly.
Do you have link ?
Will this remove a boot off a car?
Lol, I'm not sure if I should answer this. I'm sure that it has the capacity to do something of this sort. Thanks for watching.
What does/did it cost to pay to remove the boot?
Best tool review bar none, straight and to the point, info I want to see and hear. Nice job!
As of 09/12/21 at Home Depot you can get the 2880-20 which is the grinder and a 5.0 battery for 196$ shipped to my door. Good buy
That's a great deal for a complete kit. Thanks for watching.
I got one on Ebay for 150 too my door!
Does the paddle switch has a on lock?
No ... The paddle switch will be the first one to fail (I had 4 in 2 years and it happened to all 4 ) it's a powerful 18v grinder but it doesn't last long ... My advice will be don't waste your money on Milwaukee fuel tools (brushed tools last longer but less power)
id like my 22 minutes back.... did i just miss it or was there no mention of how this tool compares to gen 1, the 2780-20 that it replaces? both models are still on homedepot site for sale i dont see any mention of differences between these two models, i didnt see much difference in the demo shown, minor visual difference in the gear head area but the motor and body look identical, no mention of % of power increase if any or was it just a revision to fix a faulty gear design? ive beat my 2780 pretty hard for over 4 years now and havent had an issue with it.. its pretty powerful for corded grinder standards but could always use some more power
I just got a 2880 and compared to my 2780 just by feel it’s a good bit more powerful when using 6.0 HO on both. Not to much else different, you get the nice type 1 guard and seems to be optimized for HO batteries
@@davedanger5460 any improvement in run time?
Frankly, I don't ever use a guard on my angle grinder regardless of whether I'm grinding, cutting, or wire-wheeling. The guards just get in the way and make it harder to see what I'm doing.
All good until you lose an eye or finger. Just saying, I've seen it happened!
@@7dioclau Most people I know who work as professional fabricators do not use the guard, either. And although I don't use the guard myself, I do always wear goggles or a full face shield, hearing protection, gloves, and typically a respirator.
I was like that for over 25 years. A month ago a cutting wheel exploded on me (using no guard at the time). The pieces hit my thick leather gloved hand so hard I thought it was an electric shock (which made no sense of course but that's what it felt like). My hand was bruised, red, and pretty sore for a few days. If that had been no gloves it would have been a bloody mess. Then I thought, what if that had hit me in the neck? So now I use a guard for cutting discs (but not flap wheels).
@@dsmasynergy Sounds scary. For me, I don't use the guard because I find it difficult to work with, but I do wear a full face shield and gloves to protect me from projectiles, as well as a respirator mask to protect my lungs from all the toxic dust that is created by cutting and grinding metal.
@@ZeGermanHam Saying you use goggles and faceguard is a huge difference vs just saying you don't use a guard without explaining that you use alternative protection.