As a carpenter every day, thank you. Thank you for the effort and measurable stats that you provide us all. You guys are a great review resource that assists in purchasing a tool, done by carpenters for carpenters.
Hi have you ever had any angle grinder battery drop off? My new DeWalt angle grinder battery at work vibration causes battery to unlock and drop off? Great video
In reality it doesn't matter, had contractor's use my Ryobi multiple times when the DeWalt goes missing and surprised when they hear how much I paid and it still works. They keep using it in the shadows because contractor's don't use Ryobi. still can use the shop corded Hilti but want cordless. Had put a tracking device on it because all good expensive go missing.
I haven't found anyone else with this level of commitment to fair (and often extensive) testing, transparency and impartiality. You're the one-stop shop for both discovering pros and cons of potential new tools, as well as gaining a more thorough understanding of the ones I already own. Keep it up you legends.
In my books the Makita are one of the best for grinders followed by Dewalt for durability and Milwaukee for standing up for warranty- warranty by Serial #, no questions asked),Ridgid for price and of course their LSA, which you have to register for to get warranty(who does that, I have a dozen tools that where never registered, LOL)H to H and Project Farm are the best YTWebsites for unbiased and comprehensive Tool Reviews,TY Rob , you guys deliver when it comes to helping us Pros and DIYs make good decisions buying our Tools.😊
Great info though. I am in the process of converting all my dewalt to cordless. I started out with Makita 9.6 volt back in 1977 ish when a skill saw could make 2 cuts through a 2x 4 and that was about it. Amazing progress! Thanks
I have the Dewalt and Milwaukee and they're both totally fine and work great but I definitely like the feel of the milwaukee better so I tend to use it more often.
It's as if you new what i was thinking. I researched grinders all weekend and today, I get the notification about this video! I'm in deep on the Dewalt 20V max line so it's a no-brainer for me! Thank you for such detailed reviews...best resource for tools online. Have a great week!
Kind of disappointed in Makita. They usually fair in the top 3. Oh well, probably still choose that platform. Thank you again for the best tool reviews.
As a steamfitter I've used a lot of grinders. Dewalt and Metabo are my favorites even in the cordless. But the last two jobs that I've been on have used the Milwaukee cordless grinders and they are garbage. We had about 8 of them on the job and after a month or two we were down to only 2 working grinders.
What are wrong with the milwaukee grinders? In project farm tests the milwaukee grinder destroyed the others. I know his tests aren't long term but. Did the milwaukees burn up??
@@marcowens3522 I was on a job were the company had bought 8 new grinders, I don't have the model number. By the end of the 2 week we only had 2 that would still work. There was only 2 of us welding and they weren't overworked at all.
@@jerrelCbanks Yes they were Fuel M18 grinders. Lately I have used some Milwaukee grinders that have held up over light daily use just fine and I hope that they continue to improve their products.
amateur reviewers take note. THIS is how to do a proper unbiased comparison. Straight to the point, accurate, and detailed. I now can make an informed purchase!
@@ConcordCarpenter could you put the winner up against metabos 600606421 WEPBA 17-150 Quick RT DS. Cause grinders fit into two categories small to zip something so insignificant an attachment on a drill will do the job or everything else. The metabo is barely more in weight than a 41/2" but is a 14.5amp so 9" grinders really aren't something I see continuing into the future very long.
Great video and I appreciate all the work put into it but I don't think tool-less lock nuts should really be considered an advantage. I have been doing metal working for over 15 years and almost never (unless a wheel gets jammed when cutting but doesn't happen often) need to use a spanner wrench to change wheels. Simply press the brake grab the wheel and turn the wheel itself. Put the new wheel on and do the same thing.
Great review and I specifically bought the Dewalt 6 tool combo kit to get the grinder. I did end up buying a couple of extra 6 ah batteries but it runs great. I love it. We are remodeling a house and it is great for cutting off nails and other tasks and so much easier to grab out of the kit for those jobs. I do have a corded grinder but it gets to rest up now because I have found nothing the Dewalt can't do for me so far. I would also recommend the battery-powered Dewalt skill saw. That thing is a beast with the 6 ah battery in it. We cut subflooring all day with one battery and no recharge. I got that in the same combo kit. I think we picked up the entire kit around Christmas for less than 500 bucks.
Maybe you have done it but I'd be interested in a battery platform evaluation of brands like Hilti and Metabo relative to a more common brand like DeWalt. I know that's one advantage DeWalt and Milwaukee have is just the shear availability, even in rural areas.
huh? what are you talking about they have a bunch of worthless categories and give them equal weight to performance and speed....that tells what the tool can do not price and the other subjective BS values......obviously if it was just about what the tool could do then Metabo should have won. first in performance and second in runtime....enough said.
@@kenpoman1 Not really bs categories. Most people would take slightly slower cutting for a tool that is more comfortable to hold, doesn’t vibrate as much and is lighter. But most will just buy the tool based on their existing battery platform anyways.
The Tool reviews you guys do are second to none if someone were to rate tool reviewers you guys would win. The depth of the analysis line by line the information/length of video and the extra variables that you put on the table for us to look at top shelf guys !!
The only battery to use on the milwaukee is the 12A, the others are dead in a few minutes or they overheat. The 12a battery does not do that one you can go for a long time.
That's because the China Milwaukee 🇨🇳 uses a larger motor to compete with the American dewalt 60v flexvolt which it can't so its actually a useless grinder unless you have 12amp battery
Excellent H2H video. I have the DEWALT 20v version and is excellent but recently got sucked into the DEWALT Flexvolt line and the Flexvolt grinder blows them all away and smokes my DEWALT and Milwaukee corded grinders away as well. I wasn’t going to use the Flexvolt system until the they came out with a Flexvolt 10” dual battery system tablesaw. The dumbest thing DEWALT has done in a while is to not design a 10” tablesaw around the double battery Flexvolt system the 10” dual battery and adapter system they came up with for the sliding miter saw! Such a bad miscalculation!!! I only got into the Flexvolt system because a friend loaned me his DEWALT Flexvolt worm like circsaw to try while he was on vacation and feel in love with it. He also had the DEWALT Flexvolt sliding mitersaw and loved it as well. In 3 days of framing a 4,000+ square foot house the first battery lasted 2 days and 7 1/2 hrs into the 3rd day. I used the 2nd battery for 20 minutes. Tried the first battery again and it had cooled enough to finish the last 10 minutes. I bought the worm drive like DeWalt Flexvolt saw that evening and bought the Flexvolt grinder a couple of weeks later. Can you post the link to the test on your website in the description? I didn’t see the link Thanks. Ron
The Bosch angle grinder you’re showing in the video with the screen on it is a different grinder then the model you have listed in the description. It appears to be a model that isn’t as common in the United States, only a few vendors online have it available it appears in the US.
True! I almost bought a 110v Fein recently until I discovered it too, was made in China . I guess that is where we are with battery tools today. Hell even most of the corded tools, who am I kidding. I just had to replace my last USA manufactured 110v Bosch 1347A that finally died. I ended up buying the one, and only, new in box, German made, 4.5" Bosch left in the store! My 2nd choice was the Chinese Fein. It was not super powerful tho. The Hilti is chinesium too I checked. Oh well ,here's to the good old days before the chinese power tools 10 yrs ago!
There is a "Fein" number of people who use them (pun intended.) There are tool brands like fein potentially or specific types of tools like the dewalt flex volt grinder that always beat the competition. Sure its powerful and smooth... the price isn't so smooth at $499 depending on sourcing. Alot for one tool, one battery platform, availability, customer support etc.. etc...
My only problem with this test is including price in the rating. If you have all of one type of tool then getting a battery and charger for another will greatly impact your price point. If you already have an eclectic mix of tools and don't mind switching it up, then price matters, but if you already own Milwaukee or Makita, then buying Dewalt will become more expensive. So the price shouldn't be a final factor, more just a matter of noting.
I bought one the around Thanksgiving for 125 -130? Bare tool.. Awesome grinder smooth super strong and cool running. Of course it's awkward because of the battery. I'm using 6 ah battery and it's great to get so much work from it with just that battery I have plenty other batteries but that 6 ah is seriously noticeable how much work you can get done before you need to swap in another battery. The coolness of the tool after using up the 6ah is like what the hell? NO noticeable heat buildup. I can see at least one more grinder like this so I no need to change the wheel whatever that maybe such as flap disc to grinder disc. So I can spend more time welding. The 60v wound be great for lots of hard digging and deep grinding for opening up cracks for weld repairs for my heavy equipment. At least that's what I'm thinking that 60v wound be best for. The 20 volt grinder is real nice for the lighter cutting and grinding. After seeing this review I'm very happy with this grinder! Hell it's the only grinder I've owned and first thing never put on the shroud! It really well thought out even that shroud is easy to adjust. And smooth I mean comfortable holding and using it for 15 to 30 minutes at a time. Ive got arthritis in my hands so I can get pretty miserable using tools that make me work longer and less efficiently. But what do I know. Have fun!
I loves these kinds of comparison videos as they give me so much information on the tool I'm buying. It just irrates me that at the end of the day I always buy the same brand of tools I always get. Simply because I'm so deeply invested in their ecosystem.
In my opinion Ryobi wins for best value. It takes 3rd place in performance and is half the price of most of the competition. Considering its price you would have expected it to be dead last in performance. That is impressive. Even though it doesn't perform the best in run time. It still tied with the Makita at 35 minutes and batteries for Ryobi are much more affordable.
Seriously, just add the $20 and get the Bosch. It's got way more features, it's lighter, more ergonomic, better control with variable speed + 3 settings, better runtime, battery level on the tool, better build quality (German made), better warranty (Ryobi won't honor the 3 years if used on PRO/contractor duties). It's surprising it only costs $20 more than the Ryobi and about the same as the Ridgid despite all the extras.
Old video, new to me (LOL)... Same excellent video quality (for content, besides the excellent picture). I will repeat myself saying that you are my most reliable resource of tool evaluation in the entire YT environment. Usually I do my own homework before making a purchase and this time I was looking into the DeWalt DSG 415B (not shown here, but an upgrade over the shown model). I was saying that I do my homework and I make my purchase and after that I look deeper into what people have to say about it... In this case (again) your findings overlapped perfectly with my choice. Stay safe and have a good one; cheers!
That was an absolutely awesome head to head video fellas, thank you for doing it. I own both the Dewalt and the new Milwaukee, and both are great tools, and I also like the Dewalt a little better!!
Been using a Milwaukee when the Fuel first came out. It rocks and I really work it. Your test ranked it in the middle so I would be dumbstruck to try the others as I’ve never faulted the Milwaukee. Good job and thanks from Land of Oz
I've used many cordless grinders and the only one that comes even close to a corded model is the DeWalt flexvolt. Surprisingly even the Milwaukee fuel comes up short with their grinder.
And as good as the flexvolt is, the run time isn't practical for it to be a replacement for a corded grinder. I really feel the technology isn't ready for cordless grinders just yet.
Ranking them without taking price into consideration Dewalt and Metabo tied for first and Milwaukee came in second. We use 6" grinders on the jobsite all day every day. I've not switched to cordless yet but I'm on the Milwaukee platform for everything else.
Not doubting the test results but with my use, batteries nor power has been questioned with my long (many years) usage of the Milwaukee grinder. Never faulted it (used a Makita cordless grinder prior to that and was extremely disappointed but that was when these first came out). My Milwaukee has done everything and more of what I demanded. Following this test when (if) it dies looks like my options will only improve. For what it’s worth, the toolless blade change and brake is what picked this for me.
Why do you give points for Battery gauge on tool? If you want to swap batteries, you want to pick the one that has some charge, so being able to check battery level without attaching it to the tool is a benefit. Once it is attached, you can check the battery level "on the tool" as the make one piece. It should be the other way round, if that brand does not have battery gauge on the battery itself, it should score minus point.
My DEWALT 20 v has been put through some heavy use and it always produces the work without complaint. The key is to have good batteries. One on, one charging as with all battery tools. As an aside I also have a corded DW which I use mainly in the shop. It’s a beast and flattens welds in short order.
im 19 now i remember when cordless grinders were gutless and had less than 1/5 the runtime before their hours long recharge. boy technology sure moves fast
Nice review. But I could not believe that even though the Metabo was the most powerful, lasted longest ( practically on par with the Dewalt) and stayed way cooler than the rest - still was not even among the first 3 on the final rank..
@@paftaf If you like German grinders - try Fein! Old School German quality to the bone! I just bought their Cordless Brushless 125mm grinder - the CCG18-125BL, with a variable speed dial and a tool less wheel nut. Quite good, but only with batteries over 5.0Amp of course. The guard adjustment is a breeze as well. I am not using a grinder for serious work, just to cut here and there - so for me cordless is fine. Both Fein and Metabo are known for having top notch grinders.
Top notch. I like having all the stats. This way a DIY guy like myself can better choose for ‘my’ needs where cutting time, number of cuts Is less of an issue. Gosh, I wish I had cordless tools when I built my house in the early 80’s. Then again, my dad built his with hand tools.
This channel is a "BOSS" when comparing tools !! Well done !! I'll go with the nr 2 winner -----> The Bosch Cordless Grinder !! I really like that " LED WORK LIGHT " feature !! Comes in very handy when its a bit dark @ ur working area.
I don't know about other brands, but Bosch has a 12 Ah battery. That's some insane endurance and you probably want to take a break before that thing. And with a powerfull charger like the 16A charger, it's charged to 80% in 36 minutes again. But stuff like that is expensive, so probably not what most people are going to buy. 2-3 batteries and a not too slow charger are usualy the way to go unless you're far away from anywhere to charge the tool.
I just found this channel today and I’m impressed with the level of detail and quality that these tests offer. That being said, if I had to critique the test at all I would say I wish there was a way to prevent the person testing the tool from seeing the brand while conducting the subjective tests. This is probably nitpicking at its finest but was something I thought of during the video that might introduce some unconscious bias because we all have brands that we gravitate towards. Other than that great vid! Thanks for the valuable info
About time for a head to head cordless grinder show down! I'm a milwaukee man and have went through numerous milwakee grinders brush and brushless and I'll tell you right now the milwaukee makes the worst grinder. Slip clutches are shit, auto load cutout is whit and trigger is shit. No word of a lie I hate my milwaukee grinders so much. The 18volt dewalt is better and it's like 10 years old.
Nice video kinda solidified what I had as a general opinion already. I do a wide variety of grinding both corded and cordless as a welder fabricator so seeing extensive tests like this really helps on future purchases and what other might want suggestions on. Alot of folks think that a grinder is a grinder but the proof is obviously different.
Thanks for the test on the grinders ; as a Ironworker, ya DeWalt seems to be the go to tool , we use the drills for the holes for post tensioning, cables, grinders for cutting the rebar, and snail that holds the ties together, we use the band saw actually for cutting the rebar on the job thanks!!
I do a lot of grinding in my trade. Dewalt grinders have always been rock solid as well as comfortable so when upgrading to cordless I naturally chose dewalt. Both the Xr 20v and flexvolt are great products. Love the head2heads. this was great to watch.
Travis Sheets so if you have both which do you recommend? I’m a plumber and use grinders for cast iron and masonry often. Is the flexvolt worth the extra or is it extra weight for nothing?
Cory C if it’s zip cutting through heavy steel or 2 handed grinding where you want to put some weight on it I would want the flexvolt it has much more power. If it’s light duty work for the most part the 20v should be plenty of grinder
I would honestly try to lean toward the Flexvolt regardless of the application if you could, they are seriously that good!! so much power and attachments for them
Awesome video. Was a little dissapointed with the 2980(Milwaukee)'s run-time but I appreciate the video nonetheless. Also, I'm a testing engineer and the conviction you guys have to removing human error from these tests is awesome. One of the best tool testing channels out there
I would like for you to take a closer look at the ridgid cordless 4 1/2 grider, both the last generation & the latest generation as well. I think they were underrated in one way or another in this video!
Ridgid is by far the tops for any DIY'er, these tests and ratings are aimed at the construction pros who use these tools every day. It all comes down to the usage demand and how much you want to spend for a tool.
I can't take these new style of necked down, longer, two handed angle grinders....I have an m18 brushed grinder, as well as a Bosch 18v...I tried a Milwaukee fuel with the paddle switch for a while, didn't really care for it, my m18 has a paddle switch, but I prefer the lock on style of my Bosch....also, the bosch will stand up on it's battery, where the Milwaukee won't... personally I like my Bosch, but both are quite a bit smaller than the new longer style of all the grinders featured here....great review!!
I have a couple of the new makita grinders and your test reflect what i think of the tool. It feels good in the hand, gets hot, and the run time is disappointing. Four 24 inch porcelain cuts and a 6 amp battery is pooched. Even the X2 makita brushless cordless rear handle saw, Ive never made 211 crosscuts as they claim, not even half that, and I have a wack of brand new batterys. When these companies have there annual blow out event, giving away batteries and tools, I feel like Im at the paint store and their moving expired paint.
I like a smooth running grinder that does t have guards rattling like hell when using it. One that does t get hot while under load and has good ergonomics and saftey features that dont fall off a couple weeks. l
I use grinders quite some for work, and have never had a need for the tool to tighten/loosen the locking nut. Just bring the nut until it stops by hand and continue tighten by gripping along the blade of the cutting disk. You do not really need crazy big amount of force there, they are self tighten. Only few times I needed a tool, if a thin cutting blade shatters and nothing left to grasp onto, or when undoing nut after ppl, who have used a tool to tighten the locking nut like the last one in their life. To release the blade, grab by the blade in a similar manner as for tightening and give it a light toss over the abdomen or a knee if it does not come off just of pulling on the disk. Once you get a feel of it, swapping disks takes just a few seconds on any grinder. But always have a guard installed. Ppl often do not see it as an issue or loose it and do not bother to look for it, but it is very important piece of metal on the tool.
I am completely terrified of these things, but that didn't stop me from buying one. I decided to go with the Dewalt because it "seemed" the safest with the e-brake feature. Haven't used it yet. I love power like the next tool junkie but with these things, safety should be at the top of all Grinder manufacturers list. I've seen some terrible accidents so I won't be using mine without a full suit of armor lol.
The Ridgid grinder does 13,000 rpm that's the only big boy cordless grinder around atm That's the same speed as a corded grinder, the rest are between 8,000 to 9,500 rpm
@@smyteyouall8256 its a shame it wasnt included in the tests.. maybe runtime might of suffered because of its higher power? it would of been nice to know how it compares, as its same size discs.
Thank you guys for your time and energy. you guys are thr best and really do a good job at demonstrating which is the over all best equipment in the market thank you very much .
Guide: -if you have the spare batteries and run time isnt an issue for a brand take out runtime . -Features is specific, if you dont need the features listed @6:05 take out features. -if price isnt an issue take out price. -if speed is not your concern then maybe add towards ergonomic or features. Based on this info I PERSONALLY would have rated the ryobi higher. The price over cut speed is great. I’m not including battery life, if you’re like me you try sticking with the same brands and have spare batteries and I’ll only use it every now and then so ergonomics and features isnt a huge concern of mine.
Even though the brand whose battery platform I'm on didn't win, it's not a big enough concern for me to buy any of the brands that placed higher. The tool warranty is longer than most of the others, so that's another reason not to buy into another platform. This brand has so many grinders in their lineup that a choosing one comes down to personal preference as to the differences between them, mainly the switch type; slide vs paddle.
Love your videos! In this video I do realize it's an older review; however, at the time Metabo actually had a 6" cutting version (slicer wheel) that is specifically designed for metal cutting in lieu 1 does all thar probably wouldn't be more fair to specifically target discipline w/ best tool for application. Personally owning a mechanical company that predominantly supports process piping in automotive manufacturing/pharmaceutical/food/beverage plants, we have years of data supporting the Metabo brand is far superior to other brands when metal fabrication is one of your core disciplines. Hilti is known for concrete; however, has tools to accommodate most disciplines. Metabo is known for metal working; however, like Hilti it accommodates most disciplines in their product line. In this i wouldnt put Metabo against Hilti's rotary hammers or core drills because if we are setting anchors for columns on a pipe rack crossing an egress, core drilling for a floor penetration, confirming there's no structural members inside concrete we use Hilti because thats who they are. Dewalt does make solid tools and personally I have many at home; however, Dewalt targets mostly commercial clients and more specifically wood working. Industrial brands such as Metabo's German made product line or Hilti's line shouldn't be compared to commercial/residential tools that in a year won't be functioning nor pass weekly/monthly safety audits nor are rarely seen in industrial environments. Again i do see value in this test for most consumers and truly appreciate what you/your team does. This feedback is only based on experience, year end numbers spent on small tools/consumables, site experiences of other contractors. All tools have a specific job they do well and most manufacturers have a discipline they target; therefore, I feel comparing tools that target all should be compared but not getting elite manufacturers and comparing their core discipline against the ones that target all markets, example Festool/Wood, Hilti/concrete, Metabo/metal when comparing Metabo to say Ryobi or Makita compare wood working. Just my opinion here. I would love to see a review based on manhours used after a year of cutting 4" sch 40 CS or 316 SS with same test. Thank you again and interesting perspective and great video as always!!
Looking into dewalt grinder and I do have flexvolt batteries. Price isn’t a problem as much as is the flexvolt better or not worth it. Which one do you recommend?
I have the old DeWalt brushed 20v grinder that I give to people I hate, and the DeWalt 60v which is my best friend. I put on a 7" diamond wheel and can cut through concrete block or 4" cast iron pipe with a metal cutting disk.
I’m on DeWalt platform and have both the 20v BL grinder and the 60v flexvolt ....as good as the 20v one is ...the flexvolt grinder absolutely slaughters it for performance !!! downsides are the increased weight and size of the 60v... NONE of the other brands have an answer to Flexvolt ..
Steve Wheeler Steve I have both the 20v and the flexvolt Dewalt. The flexvolt version smokes the 20 volt version. The Flexvolt unit even beats my DEWALT and Milwaukee electric units with now problem. Ron
I use a Milwaukee grinder at work and it doesn't stop nearly as fast as you're claiming. I'm not sure what's wrong there. I've seen the Bosch brake before and it stops super quick.
Great review and also the web review. I just get the DeWalt one a few week before you announce this review and I was waiting this for long time. Great work! Thanks for the info!
Variable speed and pricing are my top deliverables in seeking out this versatile tool. I want to be able to cut fabric, wood and steel with the same tool. ✅💪🏽👌. GREAT AND EXTENSIVE REVIEW. It sounded like the host was literally salivating at the mouth with all the information he was dying to share. 😱👌
It's not surprising DeWalt won. Their grinder is impressive. I'd like to hear an assessment of the Ryobi and rigid with regard to how viable these tools are on the low end. I would imagine the rigid would do a decent job for a home shop for very little money.
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As a carpenter every day, thank you. Thank you for the effort and measurable stats that you provide us all. You guys are a great review resource that assists in purchasing a tool, done by carpenters for carpenters.
What the fuck does a carpenter need an angle grinder for?
Wait,wait,wait a minute he was cutting rebar!! Hello Ironworkers “” for ironworkers !! Ha, ha, ha, lol 😂 !!
@@makattak88 carpenters often end up doing a lot of everything from what I saw when I worked as a laborer a few times years ago
@@abdomination fr, Im a framer and we use a lot of angle grinders to cut metal anything. When I do demo sometimes it’s actually really useful too.
Resharpening pencil?
Such innovative jigs you guys make! Love these comparisons. Thank your entire team for ya!
I bet this test pissed off the Next-door neighbors. LOL
they all do - I donate tools to his cause - he's understanding
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Hi have you ever had any angle grinder battery drop off? My new DeWalt angle grinder battery at work vibration causes battery to unlock and drop off?
Great video
"trust the pro"!!! best message ever.
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In reality it doesn't matter, had contractor's use my Ryobi multiple times when the DeWalt goes missing and surprised when they hear how much I paid and it still works. They keep using it in the shadows because contractor's don't use Ryobi. still can use the shop corded Hilti but want cordless. Had put a tracking device on it because all good expensive go missing.
I haven't found anyone else with this level of commitment to fair (and often extensive) testing, transparency and impartiality. You're the one-stop shop for both discovering pros and cons of potential new tools, as well as gaining a more thorough understanding of the ones I already own. Keep it up you legends.
Project farm does great comparison videos also
@@dylantarrant8659 Agreed (David here). I don’t think I had discovered them at that point, but now I love project farm also.
In my books the Makita are one of the best for grinders followed by Dewalt for durability and Milwaukee for standing up for warranty- warranty by Serial #, no questions asked),Ridgid for price and of course their LSA, which you have to register for to get warranty(who does that, I have a dozen tools that where never registered, LOL)H to H and Project Farm are the best YTWebsites for unbiased and comprehensive Tool Reviews,TY Rob , you guys deliver when it comes to helping us Pros and DIYs make good decisions buying our Tools.😊
Great info though. I am in the process of converting all my dewalt to cordless. I started out with Makita 9.6 volt back in 1977 ish when a skill saw could make 2 cuts through a 2x 4 and that was about it. Amazing progress!
Thanks
I have the Dewalt and Milwaukee and they're both totally fine and work great but I definitely like the feel of the milwaukee better so I tend to use it more often.
Guy above said they're nothing but junk and at his job they had 8 of them and only have 2 now. What's your experience with them?
I professionally use the Dewalt. It's great! Low vibration, strong, thin. Very comfortable!
And ugly.
It's as if you new what i was thinking. I researched grinders all weekend and today, I get the notification about this video! I'm in deep on the Dewalt 20V max line so it's a no-brainer for me! Thank you for such detailed reviews...best resource for tools online. Have a great week!
Kind of disappointed in Makita. They usually fair in the top 3. Oh well, probably still choose that platform. Thank you again for the best tool reviews.
Bosch has x-lock mechanism grinders, which is probably the quickest one, but require a different type of blade-mount.
you can still use classic discs on the xlock machine
As a steamfitter I've used a lot of grinders. Dewalt and Metabo are my favorites even in the cordless. But the last two jobs that I've been on have used the Milwaukee cordless grinders and they are garbage. We had about 8 of them on the job and after a month or two we were down to only 2 working grinders.
metabo and Bosch for me, absolutely beasts, made in Germany grinders
What are wrong with the milwaukee grinders? In project farm tests the milwaukee grinder destroyed the others. I know his tests aren't long term but. Did the milwaukees burn up??
@@marcowens3522 I was on a job were the company had bought 8 new grinders, I don't have the model number. By the end of the 2 week we only had 2 that would still work. There was only 2 of us welding and they weren't overworked at all.
@@jeremycurran4488 we're they fuel?
@@jerrelCbanks Yes they were Fuel M18 grinders. Lately I have used some Milwaukee grinders that have held up over light daily use just fine and I hope that they continue to improve their products.
amateur reviewers take note. THIS is how to do a proper unbiased comparison. Straight to the point, accurate, and detailed. I now can make an informed purchase!
We here love and trust your Head-To-Heads. Just a shame they take up so much of your time and we don't get to see more. Cheers guys, much appreciated
Best grinder is the one you have on you.
Daniel M better yet, the one that completes the task needing to be done
So your cellphone? and the Grindr App?
@@ViolentKisses87 oh no hahahahaah
Or the one I can actually afford cause that’s the best I can get
@@ConcordCarpenter could you put the winner up against metabos 600606421
WEPBA 17-150 Quick RT DS.
Cause grinders fit into two categories small to zip something so insignificant an attachment on a drill will do the job or everything else. The metabo is barely more in weight than a 41/2" but is a 14.5amp so 9" grinders really aren't something I see continuing into the future very long.
Great video and I appreciate all the work put into it but I don't think tool-less lock nuts should really be considered an advantage. I have been doing metal working for over 15 years and almost never (unless a wheel gets jammed when cutting but doesn't happen often) need to use a spanner wrench to change wheels. Simply press the brake grab the wheel and turn the wheel itself. Put the new wheel on and do the same thing.
Great review and I specifically bought the Dewalt 6 tool combo kit to get the grinder. I did end up buying a couple of extra 6 ah batteries but it runs great. I love it. We are remodeling a house and it is great for cutting off nails and other tasks and so much easier to grab out of the kit for those jobs. I do have a corded grinder but it gets to rest up now because I have found nothing the Dewalt can't do for me so far. I would also recommend the battery-powered Dewalt skill saw. That thing is a beast with the 6 ah battery in it. We cut subflooring all day with one battery and no recharge. I got that in the same combo kit. I think we picked up the entire kit around Christmas for less than 500 bucks.
Maybe you have done it but I'd be interested in a battery platform evaluation of brands like Hilti and Metabo relative to a more common brand like DeWalt. I know that's one advantage DeWalt and Milwaukee have is just the shear availability, even in rural areas.
Ridiculous how accurate and unbias these tests were, absolutely all about what the tool can do. Perfect evaluation.
huh? what are you talking about they have a bunch of worthless categories and give them equal weight to performance and speed....that tells what the tool can do not price and the other subjective BS values......obviously if it was just about what the tool could do then Metabo should have won. first in performance and second in runtime....enough said.
@@kenpoman1 Not really bs categories. Most people would take slightly slower cutting for a tool that is more comfortable to hold, doesn’t vibrate as much and is lighter. But most will just buy the tool based on their existing battery platform anyways.
The Tool reviews you guys do are second to none if someone were to rate tool reviewers you guys would win. The depth of the analysis line by line the information/length of video and the extra variables that you put on the table for us to look at top shelf guys !!
The only battery to use on the milwaukee is the 12A, the others are dead in a few minutes or they overheat. The 12a battery does not do that one you can go for a long time.
That's because the China Milwaukee 🇨🇳 uses a larger motor to compete with the American dewalt 60v flexvolt which it can't so its actually a useless grinder unless you have 12amp battery
Excellent H2H video. I have the DEWALT 20v version and is excellent but recently got sucked into the DEWALT Flexvolt line and the Flexvolt grinder blows them all away and smokes my DEWALT and Milwaukee corded grinders away as well. I wasn’t going to use the Flexvolt system until the they came out with a Flexvolt 10” dual battery system tablesaw. The dumbest thing DEWALT has done in a while is to not design a 10” tablesaw around the double battery Flexvolt system the 10” dual battery and adapter system they came up with for the sliding miter saw! Such a bad miscalculation!!! I only got into the Flexvolt system because a friend loaned me his DEWALT Flexvolt worm like circsaw to try while he was on vacation and feel in love with it. He also had the DEWALT Flexvolt sliding mitersaw and loved it as well. In 3 days of framing a 4,000+ square foot house the first battery lasted 2 days and 7 1/2 hrs into the 3rd day. I used the 2nd battery for 20 minutes. Tried the first battery again and it had cooled enough to finish the last 10 minutes. I bought the worm drive like DeWalt Flexvolt saw that evening and bought the Flexvolt grinder a couple of weeks later.
Can you post the link to the test on your website in the description? I didn’t see the link
Thanks.
Ron
Awesome Head to Head as Always!! Thanks for the mention and the in-depth coverage you give every comparison you do!
You dont need tools to undo the arbor nut on any grinder. Just lock the arbor and slap the disk with or without a glove depending on the wheel
The Bosch angle grinder you’re showing in the video with the screen on it is a different grinder then the model you have listed in the description. It appears to be a model that isn’t as common in the United States, only a few vendors online have it available it appears in the US.
Its a shame you couldn't get hold of a Fein CCG 18-125 BL or BLPD. I have heard they are very smooth and powerful. Limited videos or reviews on them
True! I almost bought a 110v Fein recently until I discovered it too, was made in China . I guess that is where we are with battery tools today. Hell even most of the corded tools, who am I kidding. I just had to replace my last USA manufactured 110v Bosch 1347A that finally died. I ended up buying the one, and only, new in box, German made, 4.5" Bosch left in the store! My 2nd choice was the Chinese Fein. It was not super powerful tho. The Hilti is chinesium too I checked. Oh well ,here's to the good old days before the chinese power tools 10 yrs ago!
There is a "Fein" number of people who use them (pun intended.) There are tool brands like fein potentially or specific types of tools like the dewalt flex volt grinder that always beat the competition. Sure its powerful and smooth... the price isn't so smooth at $499 depending on sourcing. Alot for one tool, one battery platform, availability, customer support etc.. etc...
Metabo makes the smoothest and most powerful grinders in the world and its really not close.
These test are awesome! Thank you for putting in the work to record all the data and footage for us to see.
My only problem with this test is including price in the rating. If you have all of one type of tool then getting a battery and charger for another will greatly impact your price point. If you already have an eclectic mix of tools and don't mind switching it up, then price matters, but if you already own Milwaukee or Makita, then buying Dewalt will become more expensive. So the price shouldn't be a final factor, more just a matter of noting.
Îm glad to see the result, I’ve just bought a dewalt brushless 20v (im on dewalt plateform) before I saw this video!
It looks like it is in fact more efficient with the brush-less motor. Not just marketing BS
So what do you think of it? I'm considering going out and picking one up. Not sure if I want the 20v or 60v though.
I bought one the around Thanksgiving for 125 -130? Bare tool.. Awesome grinder smooth super strong and cool running. Of course it's awkward because of the battery. I'm using 6 ah battery and it's great to get so much work from it with just that battery I have plenty other batteries but that 6 ah is seriously noticeable how much work you can get done before you need to swap in another battery.
The coolness of the tool after using up the 6ah is like what the hell? NO noticeable heat buildup. I can see at least one more grinder like this so I no need to change the wheel whatever that maybe such as flap disc to grinder disc. So I can spend more time welding.
The 60v wound be great for lots of hard digging and deep grinding for opening up cracks for weld repairs for my heavy equipment. At least that's what I'm thinking that 60v wound be best for.
The 20 volt grinder is real nice for the lighter cutting and grinding. After seeing this review I'm very happy with this grinder!
Hell it's the only grinder I've owned and first thing never put on the shroud!
It really well thought out even that shroud is easy to adjust. And smooth I mean comfortable holding and using it for 15 to 30 minutes at a time. Ive got arthritis in my hands so I can get pretty miserable using tools that make me work longer and less efficiently. But what do I know. Have fun!
I loves these kinds of comparison videos as they give me so much information on the tool I'm buying. It just irrates me that at the end of the day I always buy the same brand of tools I always get. Simply because I'm so deeply invested in their ecosystem.
In my opinion Ryobi wins for best value.
It takes 3rd place in performance and is half the price of most of the competition. Considering its price you would have expected it to be dead last in performance. That is impressive. Even though it doesn't perform the best in run time. It still tied with the Makita at 35 minutes and batteries for Ryobi are much more affordable.
Seriously, just add the $20 and get the Bosch. It's got way more features, it's lighter, more ergonomic, better control with variable speed + 3 settings, better runtime, battery level on the tool, better build quality (German made), better warranty (Ryobi won't honor the 3 years if used on PRO/contractor duties). It's surprising it only costs $20 more than the Ryobi and about the same as the Ridgid despite all the extras.
Old video, new to me (LOL)... Same excellent video quality (for content, besides the excellent picture). I will repeat myself saying that you are my most reliable resource of tool evaluation in the entire YT environment. Usually I do my own homework before making a purchase and this time I was looking into the DeWalt DSG 415B (not shown here, but an upgrade over the shown model). I was saying that I do my homework and I make my purchase and after that I look deeper into what people have to say about it... In this case (again) your findings overlapped perfectly with my choice. Stay safe and have a good one; cheers!
Thank you
That was an absolutely awesome head to head video fellas, thank you for doing it. I own both the Dewalt and the new Milwaukee, and both are great tools, and I also like the Dewalt a little better!!
Been using a Milwaukee when the Fuel first came out. It rocks and I really work it. Your test ranked it in the middle so I would be dumbstruck to try the others as I’ve never faulted the Milwaukee.
Good job and thanks from Land of Oz
I've used many cordless grinders and the only one that comes even close to a corded model is the DeWalt flexvolt. Surprisingly even the Milwaukee fuel comes up short with their grinder.
And as good as the flexvolt is, the run time isn't practical for it to be a replacement for a corded grinder. I really feel the technology isn't ready for cordless grinders just yet.
Ranking them without taking price into consideration Dewalt and Metabo tied for first and Milwaukee came in second. We use 6" grinders on the jobsite all day every day. I've not switched to cordless yet but I'm on the Milwaukee platform for everything else.
Not doubting the test results but with my use, batteries nor power has been questioned with my long (many years) usage of the Milwaukee grinder. Never faulted it (used a Makita cordless grinder prior to that and was extremely disappointed but that was when these first came out).
My Milwaukee has done everything and more of what I demanded. Following this test when (if) it dies looks like my options will only improve. For what it’s worth, the toolless blade change and brake is what picked this for me.
Why do you give points for Battery gauge on tool? If you want to swap batteries, you want to pick the one that has some charge, so being able to check battery level without attaching it to the tool is a benefit. Once it is attached, you can check the battery level "on the tool" as the make one piece. It should be the other way round, if that brand does not have battery gauge on the battery itself, it should score minus point.
My DEWALT 20 v has been put through some heavy use and it always produces the work without complaint. The key is to have good batteries. One on, one charging as with all battery tools.
As an aside I also have a corded DW which I use mainly in the shop. It’s a beast and flattens welds in short order.
Excellent comparison review. Non-scientific, purely hands on, just what a skillsman needs! Keep it up boys
I love the Way these guys do the testing,
Completely impartial, honest and to the point,
Keep it up 👍🏻
Thanks
im 19 now i remember when cordless grinders were gutless and had less than 1/5 the runtime before their hours long recharge. boy technology sure moves fast
Viper Strike sure does! I remember when I was 19! ;)
Nice review. But I could not believe that even though the Metabo was the most powerful, lasted longest ( practically on par with the Dewalt) and stayed way cooler than the rest - still was not even among the first 3 on the final rank..
but it rank 7th on price so that's why (without price factor its 1st pair with Dewalt !!!!!)
I have corded metabo and Bosch. Amazing machines. Made in Germany. The shroud adjustment is much better than other brands.
@@paftaf If you like German grinders - try Fein! Old School German quality to the bone! I just bought their Cordless Brushless 125mm grinder - the CCG18-125BL, with a variable speed dial and a tool less wheel nut. Quite good, but only with batteries over 5.0Amp of course. The guard adjustment is a breeze as well. I am not using a grinder for serious work, just to cut here and there - so for me cordless is fine.
Both Fein and Metabo are known for having top notch grinders.
@@sizif717
Yes, Fein is amazing too. Some day I will buy their tools. For now, I have 5 angle grinders, so that’s enough for now...
Top notch.
I like having all the stats. This way a DIY guy like myself can better choose for ‘my’ needs where cutting time, number of cuts Is less of an issue.
Gosh, I wish I had cordless tools when I built my house in the early 80’s. Then again, my dad built his with hand tools.
This video need to be updated, there's been so much innovation in this space.
This channel is a "BOSS" when comparing tools !!
Well done !!
I'll go with the nr 2 winner -----> The Bosch Cordless Grinder !!
I really like that " LED WORK LIGHT " feature !!
Comes in very handy when its a bit dark @ ur working area.
I have the 5 inch version with the normal switch. I'd go for 5 rather than 4,5. It's okay, but not super-fantastic.
I'd be curious how these would do with the largest ah battery each manufacturer made for the tool and how they handled the extra runtime
I don't know about other brands, but Bosch has a 12 Ah battery.
That's some insane endurance and you probably want to take a break before that thing.
And with a powerfull charger like the 16A charger, it's charged to 80% in 36 minutes again.
But stuff like that is expensive, so probably not what most people are going to buy.
2-3 batteries and a not too slow charger are usualy the way to go unless you're far away from anywhere to charge the tool.
I just found this channel today and I’m impressed with the level of detail and quality that these tests offer. That being said, if I had to critique the test at all I would say I wish there was a way to prevent the person testing the tool from seeing the brand while conducting the subjective tests. This is probably nitpicking at its finest but was something I thought of during the video that might introduce some unconscious bias because we all have brands that we gravitate towards. Other than that great vid! Thanks for the valuable info
About time for a head to head cordless grinder show down! I'm a milwaukee man and have went through numerous milwakee grinders brush and brushless and I'll tell you right now the milwaukee makes the worst grinder. Slip clutches are shit, auto load cutout is whit and trigger is shit. No word of a lie I hate my milwaukee grinders so much. The 18volt dewalt is better and it's like 10 years old.
Dewalt baby! Hate to be biased but just love their tools
Excellent tests and comparisons! Thank you.
Is a 4.5inch and 5inch cordless angle grinder the same exact tool just a bigger guard?
Nice video kinda solidified what I had as a general opinion already. I do a wide variety of grinding both corded and cordless as a welder fabricator so seeing extensive tests like this really helps on future purchases and what other might want suggestions on. Alot of folks think that a grinder is a grinder but the proof is obviously different.
Thanks for the test on the grinders ; as a Ironworker, ya DeWalt seems to be the go to tool , we use the drills for the holes for post tensioning, cables, grinders for cutting the rebar, and snail that holds the ties together, we use the band saw actually for cutting the rebar on the job thanks!!
I do a lot of grinding in my trade. Dewalt grinders have always been rock solid as well as comfortable so when upgrading to cordless I naturally chose dewalt. Both the Xr 20v and flexvolt are great products.
Love the head2heads. this was great to watch.
Travis Sheets so if you have both which do you recommend? I’m a plumber and use grinders for cast iron and masonry often. Is the flexvolt worth the extra or is it extra weight for nothing?
Cory C if it’s zip cutting through heavy steel or 2 handed grinding where you want to put some weight on it I would want the flexvolt it has much more power. If it’s light duty work for the most part the 20v should be plenty of grinder
Travis Sheets how is the battery life on the flexvolt? Does it compare to the xr 20v?
I would honestly try to lean toward the Flexvolt regardless of the application if you could, they are seriously that good!! so much power and attachments for them
Awesome video. Was a little dissapointed with the 2980(Milwaukee)'s run-time but I appreciate the video nonetheless.
Also, I'm a testing engineer and the conviction you guys have to removing human error from these tests is awesome. One of the best tool testing channels out there
I would like for you to take a closer look at the ridgid cordless 4 1/2 grider, both the last generation & the latest generation as well. I think they were underrated in one way or another in this video!
Ridgid is by far the tops for any DIY'er, these tests and ratings are aimed at the construction pros who use these tools every day. It all comes down to the usage demand and how much you want to spend for a tool.
you guys have the best tool reviews, keep up the great work!
I can't take these new style of necked down, longer, two handed angle grinders....I have an m18 brushed grinder, as well as a Bosch 18v...I tried a Milwaukee fuel with the paddle switch for a while, didn't really care for it, my m18 has a paddle switch, but I prefer the lock on style of my Bosch....also, the bosch will stand up on it's battery, where the Milwaukee won't... personally I like my Bosch, but both are quite a bit smaller than the new longer style of all the grinders featured here....great review!!
I have a couple of the new makita grinders and your test reflect what i think of the tool. It feels good in the hand, gets hot, and the run time is disappointing. Four 24 inch porcelain cuts and a 6 amp battery is pooched. Even the X2 makita brushless cordless rear handle saw, Ive never made 211 crosscuts as they claim, not even half that, and I have a wack of brand new batterys. When these companies have there annual blow out event, giving away batteries and tools, I feel like Im at the paint store and their moving expired paint.
I was planning to get ridgid octane , I may go for Milwaukee now.
I like a smooth running grinder that does t have guards rattling like hell when using it. One that does t get hot while under load and has good ergonomics and saftey features that dont fall off a couple weeks. l
Great comparison, really helped making a decision on which angle grinder to buy, you guys rock !!!
I use grinders quite some for work, and have never had a need for the tool to tighten/loosen the locking nut. Just bring the nut until it stops by hand and continue tighten by gripping along the blade of the cutting disk. You do not really need crazy big amount of force there, they are self tighten. Only few times I needed a tool, if a thin cutting blade shatters and nothing left to grasp onto, or when undoing nut after ppl, who have used a tool to tighten the locking nut like the last one in their life.
To release the blade, grab by the blade in a similar manner as for tightening and give it a light toss over the abdomen or a knee if it does not come off just of pulling on the disk. Once you get a feel of it, swapping disks takes just a few seconds on any grinder. But always have a guard installed. Ppl often do not see it as an issue or loose it and do not bother to look for it, but it is very important piece of metal on the tool.
I am completely terrified of these things, but that didn't stop me from buying one. I decided to go with the Dewalt because it "seemed" the safest with the e-brake feature. Haven't used it yet. I love power like the next tool junkie but with these things, safety should be at the top of all Grinder manufacturers list. I've seen some terrible accidents so I won't be using mine without a full suit of armor lol.
Looks like something "project farm" would come up with for the testing apparatus
Yes, Rob (and team) are awesome.
Was looking for him to do a vid on it but found this guy lol project farm is a good RUclips channel tho
You guys do a great job with your reviews. You're unsurpassed.
That you for you do. You guys make it very easy to see what we get for our money.well done!
Y’all have the best tests, hands down
Like how detailed you do all your tests
I love my dewalt 60v grinder, maybe you guys can do a video with the big boy grinders
No point, the other brands have nothing that can even come close to the Flexvolt grinder....
The Ridgid grinder does 13,000 rpm that's the only big boy cordless grinder around atm
That's the same speed as a corded grinder, the rest are between 8,000 to 9,500 rpm
@@stevewheeler5826 what about the multivolt?
@@smyteyouall8256 its a shame it wasnt included in the tests.. maybe runtime might of suffered because of its higher power? it would of been nice to know how it compares, as its same size discs.
I use my 12ah flex volt battery on my grinder, it last in tell lunch cutting 3x3 angle and bracing for bar joist
Thank you guys for your time and energy.
you guys are thr best and really do a good job at demonstrating which is the over all best equipment in the market thank you very much .
I bought a Bauer angle grinder and I really like it good balance and not to heavy. So far so good 👌👍
Guide:
-if you have the spare batteries and run time isnt an issue for a brand take out runtime .
-Features is specific, if you dont need the features listed @6:05 take out features.
-if price isnt an issue take out price.
-if speed is not your concern then maybe add towards ergonomic or features.
Based on this info I PERSONALLY would have rated the ryobi higher. The price over cut speed is great. I’m not including battery life, if you’re like me you try sticking with the same brands and have spare batteries and I’ll only use it every now and then so ergonomics and features isnt a huge concern of mine.
Even though the brand whose battery platform I'm on didn't win, it's not a big enough concern for me to buy any of the brands that placed higher. The tool warranty is longer than most of the others, so that's another reason not to buy into another platform. This brand has so many grinders in their lineup that a choosing one comes down to personal preference as to the differences between them, mainly the switch type; slide vs paddle.
One of the best tools review on youtube! Well done lads and greetings from Europe !
Love your videos! In this video I do realize it's an older review; however, at the time Metabo actually had a 6" cutting version (slicer wheel) that is specifically designed for metal cutting in lieu 1 does all thar probably wouldn't be more fair to specifically target discipline w/ best tool for application. Personally owning a mechanical company that predominantly supports process piping in automotive manufacturing/pharmaceutical/food/beverage plants, we have years of data supporting the Metabo brand is far superior to other brands when metal fabrication is one of your core disciplines.
Hilti is known for concrete; however, has tools to accommodate most disciplines. Metabo is known for metal working; however, like Hilti it accommodates most disciplines in their product line. In this i wouldnt put Metabo against Hilti's rotary hammers or core drills because if we are setting anchors for columns on a pipe rack crossing an egress, core drilling for a floor penetration, confirming there's no structural members inside concrete we use Hilti because thats who they are. Dewalt does make solid tools and personally I have many at home; however, Dewalt targets mostly commercial clients and more specifically wood working. Industrial brands such as Metabo's German made product line or Hilti's line shouldn't be compared to commercial/residential tools that in a year won't be functioning nor pass weekly/monthly safety audits nor are rarely seen in industrial environments.
Again i do see value in this
test for most consumers and truly appreciate what you/your team does. This feedback is only based on experience, year end numbers spent on small tools/consumables, site experiences of other contractors. All tools have a specific job they do well and most manufacturers have a discipline they target; therefore, I feel comparing tools that target all should be compared but not getting elite manufacturers and comparing their core discipline against the ones that target all markets, example Festool/Wood, Hilti/concrete, Metabo/metal when comparing Metabo to say Ryobi or Makita compare wood working. Just my opinion here. I would love to see a review based on manhours used after a year of cutting 4" sch 40 CS or 316 SS with same test.
Thank you again and interesting perspective and great video as always!!
Great job guys you actually seem to cover any questions that. I could possibly have.
Ayooooo? Where's my craftsman brushless angle grinder? You guys fuct up, don't sleep on the Craftsman, pretty good for the price.
Thank you for all the detail you give in your videos I'm definitely a makita fan I know there not the best but I really like there tools
I really love all your head2head
Flex would be a serious contender in the 5" category for this
Great video as always guys!! Thanks for paying so much attention to the details.
Caleb LaChance thank you sir! Please subscribe
Awesome video and informative as always, thanks for all the hard work!
Looking into dewalt grinder and I do have flexvolt batteries. Price isn’t a problem as much as is the flexvolt better or not worth it. Which one do you recommend?
I use a metabo battery grinder never had any issues they are excellent.
Great review! Thank you guys for taking the time to make this video 👍🙏❤️
I have the old DeWalt brushed 20v grinder that I give to people I hate, and the DeWalt 60v which is my best friend. I put on a 7" diamond wheel and can cut through concrete block or 4" cast iron pipe with a metal cutting disk.
I’m on DeWalt platform and have both the 20v BL grinder and the 60v flexvolt ....as good as the 20v one is ...the flexvolt grinder absolutely slaughters it for performance !!! downsides are the increased weight and size of the 60v...
NONE of the other brands have an answer to Flexvolt ..
Steve Wheeler Steve I have both the 20v and the flexvolt Dewalt. The flexvolt version smokes the 20 volt version. The Flexvolt unit even beats my DEWALT and Milwaukee electric units with now problem.
Ron
What a phenomenal, no-nonsense tool review. Thank you!
I use a Milwaukee grinder at work and it doesn't stop nearly as fast as you're claiming. I'm not sure what's wrong there. I've seen the Bosch brake before and it stops super quick.
I’m over here just now finding this channel. Damn, this is good stuff! Keep on keeping on please.
SO well done, so thorough. Excellent video.
Great review and also the web review. I just get the DeWalt one a few week before you announce this review and I was waiting this for long time. Great work! Thanks for the info!
Just what I needed. Time to purchase the Dewalt.
Great!! Long time waiting grinding H-H.
Love these videos. Very in depth and informative. Thanks guys!
Have you tried the craftsman 20v tools I heard that they are good
They’re alright, especially for a first gen system.
Variable speed and pricing are my top deliverables in seeking out this versatile tool. I want to be able to cut fabric, wood and steel with the same tool. ✅💪🏽👌. GREAT AND EXTENSIVE REVIEW. It sounded like the host was literally salivating at the mouth with all the information he was dying to share. 😱👌
It's not surprising DeWalt won. Their grinder is impressive. I'd like to hear an assessment of the Ryobi and rigid with regard to how viable these tools are on the low end. I would imagine the rigid would do a decent job for a home shop for very little money.
Tom Brown homeowner, entry level or occasional use
Any reason why you didn't include Craftsman Brushless grinder? Seems almost no reviews on internet. Wonder why?
I’m staying with makita just cuz I have it already 🥺