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Overall this is a very powerful professional quality angle grinder. I bought it to replace my heavily used Craftsman angle grinder I bought back in 1981. The trigger switch on the Craftsman went out for the third time in the life of the 35+ year old tool and I could no longer get the part to replace it. It's a real shame because I thought that thing was going to last forever. Anyway, the Makita seems like a very nice tool, the only issue I have with it is the weight. It is considerably heavier than other large angle grinders I have used including the Craftsman grinder. At my age, you can guess because I was 18 when I bought the Craftsman. It is going to be a chore to hold it up for any great length of time. That is fine for grinding welds, but extended use on wood siding is not going to be easy. That is not the fault of the tool, but I do wish it were a pound or two lighter. If it lasts half as long as my other grinder, it will outlive my working days.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I've had this item for a couple of months now. This is a well balanced heavy duty grinder you can lean into to get the job done quickly. Start up torque doesn't try to rip the machine from your hands (no its not a soft start) like a lot of grinders this size. I use it with cutoff wheels, grinding wheels and resin disc. Does a fantastic job with any attachment I've put on it. I like that the guard is easy to reposition with a wide swing range.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Refurbished
Never any doubt that the Makita grinder would be first rate. Since it is a less sophisticated version there is a higher likely hood of increased lifespan. The 7 in. model is quite capable of supporting alternative 9 in accessories as needed because they share so much between models. I initially was looking to get into the -much- lighter weight Hitachi, but after a bit more contemplation it seemed that wouldn't be the smartest move when choosing this type of tool. If someone else were buying the tool, and providing replacements the Hitachi/(updated manufacturer) would have been OK, but since I'm not using it on a full-time basis (and providing my own tools) the Makita GA series was a smarter choice all together.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
I have many 6" and 4 1/2" grinders that I use for my metal fabricating business and needed a grinder to remove material without wearing out my elbows and arms. Even though this 7" grinder is heavy it is easy to navigate over a project while smoothing out welds but you have to keep an eye on it because it can take a lot of material off in a hurry.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Refurbished
This grinder has plenty of power and is built like a tank. If you need a extra heavy duty grinder then you will be satisfied with this Makita grinder, it is 15 amps and has more power than any grinder I have ever used, and as someone in the construction business that is a lot. The only draw back is that this grinder is the heaviest grinder that I have ever used also.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
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