Metabo grinder model # WG9-115

[mbret2004]

Head over to www.toolsplus.com and you will find this 4 1/2" 900-watt grinder for $102. There is a 25% Off code of METABO25. Prices comes down to $77. No tax and free shipping. The switch is a sliding type with a lock feature.

If you have never used a Metabo you're in for a treat. This model was released in 2014 and is the most up to date 4 1/2" grinder of this class.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

I cant find that model # on there.... link?

this one maybe...http://www.tools-plus.com/metabo-w9-115.html
no G in the model name

 

[mbret2004]

Mohawk Dave,
Yes, that's the grinder I was referring to. FWIW, the Metabo I have now I bought 22-years ago. Still runs fine, did brushes a few times and that's it. In my old age I'm tired of swapping discs. I'm going with dedicated grinders, no more swapping. I know it's lazy but my hands aren't what they used to be.

Happy shopping!

 

[firworks]

So I take it this is a good grinder then?

 

[NWOhioChevyGuy]

I have borrowed one several times when the job is too big for my Mikita, they are worth the purchase. May have to pick one up

 

[tarbellb]

One of if not the best in class at a very good price point.

I checked, this is a German made model.

If I hadnt bought four Feins when they were on sale I would be all over this. Feins arent as awesome as I hoped.

 

[JDon99]

One of if not the best in class at a very good price point.

I checked, this is a German made model.

If I hadnt bought four Feins when they were on sale I would be all over this. Feins arent as awesome as I hoped.

Have the Feins not been reliable?

 

[rice rocket]

I have a Fein 1200w, lock on switch w/ the quick nut, I actually prefer the ergos of the Fein over that of the older fat body Metabos.

These new slim bodied ones look really comfortable though.

 

[Rock Hound]

Well, I just so happen to have been in the market for an angle grinder. Thank you for showing this to me! I decided to pick this up instead of the Makita or Milwaukee I was looking at.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

I happily spend $50 on a used Metabo from CL when I can get em...so for another $27 for new, it's a no brainer.

 

[firworks]

Tough call. Seems like a good deal on a good tool. Though my 9$ HF grinder has been doing just fine I wonder if I might not pick it up for more jobs instead of other tools if it was much nicer.

 

[Kracin]

ughhhhh its so tempting... i love my 6" metabo and wanted a matching 4.5 to go with it for regular grinding tasks.... damn you GJ...

 

[tcsalvage]

Thank you, needed another 4 1/2 inch since my only Milwaukee grew legs. Most guys have no idea how good Metabo's are so they steal the ones they recognize. My one 4 1/2'' Metabo is thirty plus years old, three sets of brushes and a cord, still runs like new. The only down side it has is the thread size for cup brushes, I have to buy dedicated ones for that grinder.

 

[Ainsley]

I love my metabo 4 1/2" grinder, when I got it I demoted my Makita to concrete duty. May have to pick up another metabo for a dedicated wire cup unit.

 

[mechanical turk]

My little Hitachi grinder has done everything I've needed but I'd still love to upgrade with a beefier Metabo.

Anyone with more info/experience: is it worth upgrading a bit more (another $18 for the one with the tool-less disk changing thing) or just go with the cheaper one? I see this site has a few 12 amp models with adjustable speed. 9 inch seems overkill for my limited home use, but I haven't done much more than hold one in the store. I do like the feel of the trigger-style switch more than the others though.

 

[tarbellb]

Have the Feins not been reliable?

Its not that, they have only been abused for a year now. But its the overall impression. Heavy, big, they sound like they need grease. Really though they work fine and do have some nice features - long flexible cord, soft start.
Just not worth the asking price IMO.

My little Hitachi grinder has done everything I've needed but I'd still love to upgrade with a beefier Metabo.

Anyone with more info/experience: is it worth upgrading a bit more (another $18 for the one with the tool-less disk changing thing) or just go with the cheaper one? I see this site has a few 12 amp models with adjustable speed. 9 inch seems overkill for my limited home use, but I haven't done much more than hold one in the store. I do like the feel of the trigger-style switch more than the others though.

I have heard people having issues with the "tool-less" change out, the nut can seize or wing brakes and makes for a PITA removal.

That plus when you consider that you can hand tighten a 4.5" grinder whatsthe point of having a "tool-less" option. I never use a tool to tighten unless im throwing a huge cup on my grinders.

 

[firworks]

I too am on the fence about the tool-less change as well. I always end up cutting up my knuckles using those stupid pin wrenches to tighten/loosen the nut on a cutting wheel. Watching some of the videos of this one everyone just grabs the cutting wheel and turns it a bit to tighten though, they aren't using the wrench to tighten it down so maybe I've just been doing it wrong all this time.

 

[exmaxima1]

My little Hitachi grinder has done everything I've needed but I'd still love to upgrade with a beefier Metabo.

Anyone with more info/experience: is it worth upgrading a bit more (another $18 for the one with the tool-less disk changing thing) or just go with the cheaper one? I see this site has a few 12 amp models with adjustable speed. 9 inch seems overkill for my limited home use, but I haven't done much more than hold one in the store. I do like the feel of the trigger-style switch more than the others though.

I just bought a variable speed 12 amp Metabo 5-inch (called "INOX") and I like both the quick nut and the speed control. You get way more control using the flapper disc at around 5K rpm, and I've been told they last much longer that way. You can always buy a Quick Nut for $20 at a later date, so that should not be the issue, but if you want to upgrade to something really special I'd recommend the speed control. A nice freebie you get with electronics like that is Soft Start, which is a great feature---I've had that on routers for many years, and I wouldn't buy a new one w/o it.

 

[plain garage]

Just grab one, looking forward to my first metabo tool. Been using a makita cordless, this should be a real treat!

 

[rice rocket]

Its not that, they have only been abused for a year now. But its the overall impression. Heavy, big, they sound like they need grease. Really though they work fine and do have some nice features - long flexible cord, soft start.
Just not worth the asking price IMO.

The "sounding like they need grease" sound is actually the soft start. I don't think the size/weight is that out of line with the other 1200W grinders I had either.

I think I bought mine in the same sale you did at CPO, and not sure I'd pay full price either.

 

[mbret2004]

Well, I just so happen to have been in the market for an angle grinder. Thank you for showing this to me! I decided to pick this up instead of the Makita or Milwaukee I was looking at.

You will be happy you did. They are a great, reliable and durable tool.

 

[firworks]

http://www.tools-plus.com/metabo-we14-125vs.html

This one claims to have VTC Vario-Taco-Tuesdayo. Is that variable speed control in Metabo lingo? It looks like that one's also a little bit beefier while still being a 4.5" grinder. I realistically don't even need a grinder and now I'm upselling myself to not just get the basic really good one.

 

[CobraChevelle]

http://www.tools-plus.com/metabo-we14-125vs.html

This one claims to have VTC Vario-Taco-Tuesdayo. Is that variable speed control in Metabo lingo? It looks like that one's also a little bit beefier while still being a 4.5" grinder. I realistically don't even need a grinder and now I'm upselling myself to not just get the basic really good one.

I am looking at this one my self, I think it is variable speed. Even has the VS in the part number and says 3000 - 10500 Rpm

Now this grinder replaced the one you are looking at


http://www.tools-plus.com/metabo-wev15-125-ht.html

this has a 13.5 amp motor. with a all new design.

 

[trackwelder]

I too am on the fence about the tool-less change as well. I always end up cutting up my knuckles using those stupid pin wrenches to tighten/loosen the nut on a cutting wheel. Watching some of the videos of this one everyone just grabs the cutting wheel and turns it a bit to tighten though, they aren't using the wrench to tighten it down so maybe I've just been doing it wrong all this time.

Those wrenches always get lost. I just use a pair of water pump pliers if needed.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

I too am on the fence about the tool-less change as well. I always end up cutting up my knuckles using those stupid pin wrenches to tighten/loosen the nut on a cutting wheel. Watching some of the videos of this one everyone just grabs the cutting wheel and turns it a bit to tighten though, they aren't using the wrench to tighten it down so maybe I've just been doing it wrong all this time.

In 15 years I/we have never used a tool to put them on or take them off. On wire wheels I do put on a leather glove real quick.

They tighten as you use them, so we just spin it on with a light snug. They don't fly off b/c they spin the opposite way.

 

[tarbellb]

In 15 years I/we have never used a tool to put them on or take them off. On wire wheels I do put on a leather glove real quick.

They tighten as you use them, so we just spin it on with a light snug. They don't fly off b/c they spin the opposite way.

This ^

Your wasting time if you are using a tool to put on your disc.

 

[firworks]

After much deliberation I bit on the 102$ model. I don't think I use a grinder enough to justify paying extra for speed control... Yet. I'm wondering if I'll start using the tool for all sorts of things once I have a nicer one than the 9$ HF one. Now to wait with excitement for a new tool to arrive!

 

[trackwelder]

After much deliberation I bit on the 102$ model. I don't think I use a grinder enough to justify paying extra for speed control... Yet. I'm wondering if I'll start using the tool for all sorts of things once I have a nicer one than the 9$ HF one. Now to wait with excitement for a new tool to arrive!

You will be glad you have a quality unit. That will last you a long time.
I have grinders that are close to 20 years old and still work, despite me beating the snot out of them.

 

[justtools]

Hi guys. I am looking at this grinder also. I have a question. How important is variable speed to the guys using a grinder alot. I am asking because I only want to buy 1. Is having or not having variable speed a big deal. Thanks Dave

 

[MJD1]

It's a grinder not a buffer or polisher. Just a gimmick that in my opinion will shorten the life of the grinder.

 

[bsg]

Hi guys. I am looking at this grinder also. I have a question. How important is variable speed to the guys using a grinder alot. I am asking because I only want to buy 1. Is having or not having variable speed a big deal. Thanks Dave

If your using your grinder like I do, different materials and processes it comes in handy.

It's a grinder not a buffer or polisher. Just a gimmick that in my opinion will shorten the life of the grinder.

Most of my grinders are fixed speed for grinding steel, I have a couple of these Metabo's for everything else.

 

[volunteers]

I don't have any grinder now and would like to have one at home for minor use. Is this metabo a good choice? Or craftsman for $30. Bosch for$50, even the cheaper HF?

 

[firworks]

Just an FYI I think the sale ends today so if you are on the fence, flip a coin or something.

 

[Youngguns]

Just an FYI I think the sale ends today so if you are on the fence, flip a coin or something.

Here I am, on the fence, and you've probably given me the best idea ever.

Heads I buy it, tails I don't..

****, came up heads!

 

[Mgnu]

Here I am, on the fence, and you've probably given me the best idea ever.

Heads I buy it, tails I don't..

****, came up heads!

Attach receipt to prove you are a man of your word.

 

[mbret2004]

Got mine home yesterday. Already working it on my snowmobile tunnel. Have a heat exchanger to change. Typical Metabo grinder: great ergos, balanced and for a 4 1/2" unit she packs a decent punch.
Seems like each time I buy their grinders they get better and better. Can't go wrong and you'll never see them this cheap either. No, I'm not connected with metabo in any way, just trying to give some honest feedback to help folks decide.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

welp...just bought another. Because it's such a good deal and I'm SO lazy, I don't like changing attachments.

I did order a BACKORDER as they are out of stock, but I'm in no hurry. Besides, I'll forget about it and then one day it will be a nice surprise. lol

 

[Youngguns]

Attach receipt to prove you are a man of your word.

Well, I didn't order it right after that coin flip, but I should've since they're now on back-order. I did still bite on a back-ordered one, I'll be sure to post pictures when it arrives

 

[kawittwer]

Received mine today. High quality German tool. Gonna be using it here soon. Thanks for the heads up on this one.

 

[Youngguns]

Believe it or not guys, but we do like pictures around here.