looking for a decent 7" angle grinder.

[04chase]

there seems to be lots to choose from . I love my cordless milwaukee 18v stuff. i have a 4.5 cordles 18v angle grinder and its not quite as powerful as the 120v angle grinder i have ( own 3 makita 4.5" 7.5 amp lock on switch grinders that i love) they all have different wheels so i can have which ever i need ready. too my point , ill have one 7" for heavy metal removal on bigger fab projects .I have used a few of the larger 7" grinders in the past and they are a two handed machine as well as older and heavy so i think id prefer the trigger as an off switch vs the lock on.off . there are so many models to choose from and i see makita makes a higher rpm unit (7031y) that seems good but has a bigger price tag . right now the 7021 15 amp looks to be what im looking for as well as being the lightest but the 7031 has a bit more rpms yet it says it pulls the same 15 amps .

I have no problem going with milwaukee or a decent quality grinder i really remove some steel in a hurry with it. trying to keep price around 150 or better. Any ideas or experiences with a 7" grinder you love or multiple makes and models you love or hate? thanks

 

[cmurphy2266]

I would go with Makita. Here is proof that you get excellent build quality for what you pay for. Eventhough this is 5", it still applies.

 

[no704]

I've got a hf unit that picked up to wet saw a concrete slab. Got the job done no problem. Have not used it much since.

 

[Cruzan80]

I have an older Craftsman with a high-low switch, and a Bosch that has been beat on and still runs great. Personally, I like the handle "trigger" style, as it keeps any fingers away from the front.

Remember, angle grinders feed on human flesh, and the bigger the grinder, the bigger the bite.

 

[StevenB]

I've got a 9" bosch 1994-6d and love it. The handle rotates so your hand is always in a comfortable position.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0020ML6CW/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[kkroger]

I have a Milwaukee 7/9 and it works great... Also have an OLD B&D sitting here in a box... it is a 9"... Also works great.

 

[Know Wosad]

Makita. The indestructible grinder.

 

[marius_nortje]

I used dewalt 7" for cutting 3cm granite and would get about 2yrs on it

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[zkling]

I've got a dewalt, don't like it as much as their 4.5" units I have.

 

[Ole Slewfoot]

I have a B&D Industrial 15 amp, and it has a double barrel style trigger that locks ,or is momentary, and I love that.
I have a Makita that's newer too, but it doesn't run.

Bosch antivibe handle are very nice, I use them on all my grinders.

If I had to go buy a new one, I'd look at Metabo for sure.

 

[fourjeepin]

Like no704, I also have the HF 7/9". It is heavy, but was very inexpensive. I bought it for one job - cutting foundation vents in my brick home. It did the job and a few other concrete jobs since then.

Please heed the warning from Cruzan80 on the flesh eating. I saw one if these get away from a guy on a job site and it ate him up good. It wasn't life threatening, but got his arm and face before he was able to get away from it. A buddy of mine laid open his wrist with a 4-1/2" without the guard, just missing an artery but still enough to earn a trip to the ER. They told him to sit in the waiting room, then saw the blood loss and took him straight back.

 

[Farmall 1066]

I've got 2 Makitas and a Ridgid. The Makita's have more power, but I do like the swiveling handle on the Ridgid, for out of position work.

 

[04chase]

i do know more about safety especially power tools. even a 4" with a cup wire brush can get the best of you if your not respecting it.

One of the crazy stories you head about actually happened at my work two weeks ago. A lineman (work in the telecommunications business) was chain sawing through the last 4 feet of a pole and wasnt paying attention and went into one of the metal reflectors. hit the the reflector/nail with the saw , it kicked back and went into his thigh and caught a testicle . 60+ stitches later and he is ok . the blade had all kinds of skin and hair on it. moral of the story , dont do that. where chain saw chaps , hold on to it like a man and pay attenion stupid.


ill probably go with the makita for price and the good luck i have had with the 4.5's

 

[AMCguy]

Buy a Makita. You will never regret it.

 

[BD1]

The big old Milwaukee are my favorite. I bought one at $75 and another at $100.00. They are some metal eating machines for sure. Check the RPM on grinder and on the grinding disc or cup grinding wheels. Some are not recommended for the higher RPM grinders.

 

[rattle_snake]

Well I picked up the Makita 7021 today. Was on the fence between that and the yellow brand, I have grinders of both those brands already. Could have saved a few bucks but HD had them begging to go home with me.

 

[04chase]

i got a refurb 7021 with warranty for 109 shipped . should be here soon.

 

[Know Wosad]

Buy a Makita. You will never regret it.

Whats that funky 4 1/2 -5 with the external brush access ?
In GREEN not blue-green . 220version ?

 

[Justanoldguy]

I've got a 9" bosch 1994-6d and love it. The handle rotates so your hand is always in a comfortable position.
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My 9" Ramset is exactly the same.
So easy to use.

 

[YukonXL04]

I work in oil refineries and we use Milwaukee exclusively. These things get a beating on them everyday and just keep going. Not to mention being thrown around and dropped. I'm a pipefitter and basically pipe over 6" we use the 7" grinder. Sometimes when grinding really hard the motor will get too hot to touch even with gloves on. So we work the **** out of them. I will be buying the same ones at home when it's time.

 

[drivesitfar]

ALL: I have several big 7 inch grinders and the other day i was working with 2 at the same time with two different wire cups on them. one was a Dewalt and the other was Milwaukee and the Milwaukee was quite a bit more powerful if you want more power, but they both did the job.

i have to say if i only owned Milwaukee power tools that wouldn't be a bad thing because i also own a hammer drill that is awesome for drilling holes in cement and a right angle drill works great along with my worm saw. i might own more, but that's all i can think of at the moment.

if you want to use honda small engines on any machine you'd have my vote because they just work and run with very little maintenance.

 

[AMCguy]

Whats that funky 4 1/2 -5 with the external brush access ?
In GREEN not blue-green . 220version ?

It's a 9525NB. It's a great little 5'' that I use exclusively with thin cut off disks.

 

[Justanoldguy]

ALL: awesome for drilling holes in cement

Yep. No effort at all required to drill into powder.

 

[drivesitfar]

JOG: funny and some cement is just that. unfortunately the guy that built my home 60 years ago was a mason and my 1/2 inch drill with a new bit would kill my arms to get a hole through any part of my foundation and never tried anything more than 1/2 inch. then the milwaukee hammer drill showed up and i can drill holes for pipes or wires 1.250 in seconds just like it was powder.

the saying there is a right tool for the right job is true so if you have enough cash and knowledge you can find them and use them without always beating up your body parts.

have a great weekend

 

[bagged89s10]

Hilti AG 700-14D You won't be disappointed.
https://www.us.hilti.com/cutting,-sawing-&-grinding/cutting-&-grinding/angle-grinder/2075615

 

[R W]

Have a 7" Makita and have found it to be a great grinder.

 

[kazlx]

Where are you in socal? I have a Milwaukee I never really use. I'm sure we could work something out. I also have a huge knotted cup on it that I could throw in. I think I used it for one project and haven't touched it since.

 

[Finky198]

Hilti AG 700-14D You won't be disappointed.
https://www.us.hilti.com/cutting,-sawing-&-grinding/cutting-&-grinding/angle-grinder/2075615

Im a big fan of hilti saws, drills, grinders, powder accuated... I agree with the above
we have Dewalt, Hilti, B&D, Ryobi, IR and I have used or tried most of the others... at some point, I think it fair to say most if not all will get the job done some more comfortably and faster... Some may even last longer, as AvE said "The 200 pound gorilla is what kills the tool"... being that I'm only $150 I wound't Know, but I think anything like a Metabo, Hilti, Makita, bosch should last a long time...


I noticed something odd there 7" ginder is cheaper the both the 5" and 6" any idea why...
7" $159-169 / 6" $379 / 5" $259

 

[shedfullatools]

Has to be Makita, literally unkillable grinders no matter what you put them through

 

[04chase]

ive killed a 4.5 " makita and countless ryobi , and other cheaper knock offs but that was me abusing them .

The big dog has arrived and will be used on backhoe bucket repair next week.