Side by Side Comparison of: DEWALT

You can never go wrong with the right tools. Dewalt is all that I buy and I never get let down.

Very good and a solid made product. Recommend it.

Good stuff!!!!!!!

This is a great medium to light duty angle grinder made by Dewalt. So far, it has held up to all that I have asked of it. We carry it around in our 'pump truck' to clean up the odd well casing from time to time. I've also used it briefly with a wire wheel to knock off excessive rust from metallic items just prior to painting.I also own a heavier duty Dewalt angle grinder and use it primarily for the heavier shop work.This is a good little grinder with enough hp. to tempt one into using it a bit too aggressively.

I will readily admit I am not an expert on grinders. But I can not conceive of much more you could want from this type of tool. The simplicity is a strength in my opinion, as with the insane loads of torque this thing generates, lesser constructed tools would disintegrate. It has loads of power, is exceptionally sturdy, and holds up even when you loan it to a friend who uses it to cut apart something that would be better handled by explosives.

In addition to this 13amp dewalt, I have these angle grinders:DEWALT D28402K 4-1/2-Inch Small-Angle Grinder KitMilwaukee 6088-30 7-Inch/9-Inch Large Angle Grinder with Lock-OnAll three are 5 star grinders, built to last and easily serviceable, metal gear casing, roller bearing construction, with screw off brush caps, and screw on side-handle.The 4-1/2 10amp dewalt is really nice to do tiny cuts in steel. Cutting rebar and galvanized pipe with it is a breeze. It's easy to take out because its very compact, you don't have to worry about it getting enough power on a 100' of cord, and it's easy to get into tight spaces and control. Also attachments for it are the cheapest.The 15amp milwaukee has the best shield guard. It is permanently affixed to the grinder with torx screws, but you can rotate it by depressing a clip, which is really nice. I use this one for grinding down concrete for sidewalk and foundation repairs. I've also used it to cut through 6" thick cast iron pipe to remove an old commercial boiler system. It is the largest and heaviest, and could cut a car in half. You can go deeper with 9" obviously, and I think the milwaukee must be geared down a bit to handle the extra circumference.This 13amp dewalt is a really nice mix between those two extremes. It is the more well rounded of the two tools and could probably do either tools job. If I kept only one this would be it. It's small enough that you could finagle it under a kitchen sink, but that is probably the smallest conceivable space you could grind in. And at the same time it can still grind concrete, cut through thick metal, and spin the heck out of a wire cup brush or sanding pad. The only thing is the shield guard is a bit chintzy, and is basically a compression fitting that you screw tight with a single screw, and to move it you have to break out your screwdriver. I keep a big screwdriver in the bag for that purpose. The bag it comes with is decent, thick reinforced nylon. The wheels it comes with are great, I just absolutely melted through steel bars like they were butter, molten sparks were flying, the bar was glowing red, and 2 seconds later I was done, so it was like sex. It feels like it has more torque than my milwaukee. My milwaukee is quite a bit older though, made in the US and I don't know it's history so it might not be a fair comparison.There are tons of attachments for angle grinders.. wood stock removal sanders, metal buffers, metal cutters, metal grinders, metal sanders, concrete grinders, undercut blades, and even chainsaw blades (called lancelot). I think cutting metal and grinding concrete is what they are built for. Be careful to match the RPM of the attachment to the tool, because some attachments aren't built for over 6,000 RPS, and its best to play it safe I think. Also using a saw blade on an angle grinder can produce dangerous kickback, especially on a powerful angle grinder like this one, even though they make attachments for it, I wouldn't recommend it.Dewalts are made in mexico, their corporate headquarters are in Baltimore Maryland.

Hey, it's a run of the mill 7" grinder. Not much to say. But is heavy and kind of noisy. Made in China.

This appears to be a great tool for the purpose it is designed for, unfortunately it does not work with Type 1 blades, only type 27. The instructions that come with the tool specifically states that it should not be used with Type 1 blades and there is no attachment available for Type 1 blades. This wasn't clear to me in the on-line product description. I bought the tool to cut stone using a continuous rim diamond saw blade, but alas... I'm now returning it. Looks like I'll have to buy the large angle grinder. Too bad, it doesn't come with a bag.From what I saw the tool looks great. The bag material is substantial and would serve its purpose well.

.....great looking machine, quality, as is the case with the other Dewalt items I own. easy assembly and the storage bag is handy addition. This is really a "heavy duty" medium grinder I'd say from its size and heft. Should do the trick on some stubborn steel fence posts. Highly recommend for the money.

I've been using a 4" cutting wheel for flagstone. The 7" Grinder and blade is so much more powerful, the cuts are clean and go through the entire stone. I looked at many different brands, this seems like the best value.

I'm posting this after only owning this tool for 1 day but it does appear to be a great value. Obviously I cannot comment on the longevity/reliability but again, for the price it seems great.I specifically got this 7" grinder rather than larger, more powerful, grinders as I'm not using this in an industrial/professional setting. I'm only stripping/grinding up to 3X3 square tubing that I welded up for furniture and the size is good for that.I held some larger grinders at the big box stores and they felt massive. This unit is a good compromise between the 12-15 pound "full size" 7" angle grinders and a small 4 1/2" grinder.PROS:PowerfulSmaller than most 7" grindersCame with a bag and 4 discs which seem to be high qualityCan be locked on using the button near the trigger which is easy to pushCONS:Can't adjust the guard without a tool (flat-head screwdriver or wrench)It wasn't freeOverall I'm very happy with it.

Ok it is a dewalt grinder. Nice feel good balance, even bright yellow.Like how the trigger feels.Just one concern it is not varible speed..im a wood guy I use it for making faux beams.

Typical DeWalt tool doesn't last and no warranty center available

The grinder seems to work really well, the bag is a good size and seems durable enough. The wheels it includes won't ever get much use since I use grinders for concrete and masonry work, so I'd rather save $30 and not have them included. It would work better is there was a D-handle mounted directly over the wheel location so you can put even pressure on the wheel. The side handle is fine for making cuts but it doesn't help with a cup wheel application.

Would return if I hadn't thrown away the boxGrinding blades are crap

I just got it today at 3:09 pm and is missing a part which is the side handle5/11/2016

Only got to use a couple times. Over heats super easy and leeks grease too

I just bought this grinder along with a compatible 7" masonry blade. It worked great for the first ten minutes. The 3rd, 4th, and 5th time I picked it up in the first half hour of owning it, the trigger got stuck. Used air to blow it out, tried again, and the trigger was still sticking. Its a bit to large of a tool to be looking for the cord to unplug it when the trigger doesn't shut off. And yes I work in the trades, I am well aware of what a trigger lock is. That was not the problem.

The first time I used it, grinding steel, I smelled something funny, looked down and flames were coming from the brushes. I blew it out with compressed air, and it never ran again.My last dewalt tool.