4 5″ Makita Angle Grinder Paddle Switch

Makita  Powerful 10.5 amp motor delivers 11,000 rpm for maximum productivity. Ace welcomes your feedback, comments, and suggestions regarding the Beta Test Program and potential improvements to the Beta Test Program (collectively, “Feedback”). Ace may use such Feedback, without restriction, to improve or modify the Beta Test Program and Ace’s other products and services. Accordingly, without payment or further consideration to you, you hereby assign to Ace all rights, including copyright and other intellectual property rights, in and to the Feedback.

The BL™ Brushless Motor eliminates carbon brushes, enabling the motor to run cooler and more efficiently for longer life. Active Feedback-sensing Technology (AFT®) turns the motor off if rotation speed suddenly slows or the wheel is forced to a stop. Many angle grinders feature small thumb-activated switches, but the Makita’s is large and easy to manipulate (even with gloved hands).

Whether you’re in the middle of a demolition or putting the finishing touches on a tile installation, we’re here to provide you with the solutions you need to get the job done right. We’re dedicated to helping elevate the tile trade through education and providing you with the best tools for the job. You can count on us to deliver quality products and top-notch customer service to ensure your projects are a success. When you need a new grinder for your next job, our selection of Makita grinders is sure to fulfill all your expectations. With industry-leading control and safety options, as well as a wide variety of potential tools available, you can be sure that when you choose Makita, you’re choosing quality. From time to time, Ace may, in its sole discretion, add, eliminate, or modify Beta Test Program benefits.

The unique feature of this angle grinder is the X-LOCK Technology, which is a quick-change system for tool-free wheel changes. It is ideal for grinding and cutting a wide range of materials including tile, concrete, pipe, conduit, and more. This X-LOCK makita circular saw Angle Grinder is powered by a Makita-built brushless motor for longer run time, increased power and speed, and longer tool life. The BL Brushless Motor eliminates carbon brushes, enabling the motor to run cooler and more efficiently for longer life.

What you learn from this review might surprise you as much as I was surprised while testing the tool. Keep reading for help deciding if this is the right cordless angle grinder for you. For a long time, angle grinders—tools typically used for cutting, sharpening, cleaning, and polishing metal—were used only by pro metal fabricators, mechanics, and automotive body repair technicians. But with more DIYers tackling at-home metalworking, welding, woodcarving, and even grout removal, manufacturers took notice. Now, the best angle grinders are more convenient and accessible than ever. Of course, that means there are a lot of options on the market—and that can cause confusion.

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This list below may not be exhaustive and may change from time to time. It’s part of Makita’s expanding 18V LXT System, the world’s largest cordless tool system powered by 18V lithium-ion slide-style batteries. Makita® 18V LXT makita angle grinder Lithium-Ion Batteries have the fastest charge times in their categories, so they spend more time working and less time sitting on the charger. The purpose of this review is to help you decide if this is the right tool for you.

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To combat the kickback caused by a larger grinding wheel, it features built-in slow-start technology to ramp up the speed slowly. For improved tool performance and extended battery life, Makita created Star Protection Computer Controls™. For increased versatility, the tool can also be powered by Makita 18V LXT® and Compact Lithium-Ion batteries with the star symbol on the battery indicating Star Protection inside. We provide a full product line of professional concrete and epoxy supplies, flooring equipment, and building materials for projects big and small. If you already own tools in the Makita 18-volt lineup and have some batteries on hand, the Makita angle grinder is almost a no-brainer.