Then the battery dies to the point it won't recharge and either new battery costs more than a new grinder or batteries are obsolete and you have to buy a new one anyway. Put a cord on it and I may buy it. 🤔
@@MuckG Well at least it doesn't get in the way. I value my eyes and my face too much to take it off. And after going through Mine Safety training when I was younger and employed my others, I saw some nasty ways people have died. One being the removal of the guard on a 9in angle grinder and the blade came apart and sunk into his skull. Graphic images man.
My boss actually gave us one of these. It does come in handy but and the guard did come right off lol. but I always wear safety glasses. I learned to do that the hard way, ill be honest.
It’s actually not. Too hard to cut around them and too many sparks. Go anywhere ear the gas tank and you’re history, which is a good thing if you’re stealing catalytic converters.
I can tell you right now without having ever even having touched one that being able to change the rotation so your sparks are pointing away from you would be a fantastic plus.
The only thing that foward and reverse would be good for is a normal amgle grinder. Then when you cut with the blade on the left you have it forward and on the right reverse, so its always pulling away from you. No idea why noones made this a thing yet but god dammit it would make life a whole lot easier!
And an angle grinder isn't designed for cutting so the housing is in the way limiting depth of cut. Besides all the ergonomic issues. This is great except it doesn't look like it will fit the regular 4.5in cutoff discs. The 3in ones don't last very long.
@Enola Gay Just because you can make a tool do something doesn't mean it was designed for that purpose. Angle grinders make poor cut off tools. Yeah we all use them for it frequently, but they stink at it. The housing is too large making it impossible to use the whole disk. They don't have a base plate to keep the cut square (yes I know sometimes this is not wanted). It's easy to cause binding and break or chip a disk. There isn't a good surface to rest the tool on to ease the blade into the cut. The uneven feed rate wears out the disks much faster than could be done with better control. The sparks go all over. The guard is poor at best and if proper used often in the way. The bevel gears are usually low quality, sloppy and noisy. It is not easy to hold or ergonomic and the controls are not designed for holding the grinder on edge. They suck the dust and abrasive thru the motor for cooling ruining the armature quickly. They overheat too quickly, particularly in any longer cuts as they were not designed for that kind of load.
I have a number of cordless tools Ive legally used for pad locks, gates, steel doors etc. I have this tool and the Angle grinders that have been out for a decade are a lot faster on metal with same noise and about the same size. It would be dumb to use this
Then theres most of us who use this because we actually have a job unlike you. So many rats on tool videos for real tradesman and gun videos ment for people who want to defend themselves
Bought the milwaukee version about a month ago. Definitely a tool I didn't know I needed. That Dewalt looks a little more powerful but the milwaukee is only 12v at the moment.
I worked in a high performance/ fabrication shop and you would not believe how handy that Milwaukee was! It was my favorite tool hands down. It fits anywhere and cuts anything we dealt with. Congrats on your purchase 👍
Yeah I bought the M12 version as well about 2 months ago .. and it’s pretty awesome tool!! I’m curious to see how the New High Output batteries will make this tool hopefully even better!!
@@jaredsnider3249 no its a 20v max powerstack battery I've used both alot definitely a noticeable power difference the milwaukee still gets er done tho if you can put up with the awkward handle built around 3 18650s
Imagine this guy at an appliance store. Oh wow a refrigerator, I usually just dig out a cellar in my basement. Oh wow a washing machine, I usually just use my washboard.
Never leave your tools alone with each other. Guaranteed someone put their grinder with their mini skilsaw in a tool box, shut the lid, turned on some romantic music, and came back to this little guy.
I got the m12 last Black Friday with this exact setup and it’s been amazing. Can’t fit them everywhere the air tools go, but roughly 80% of jobs can be done with it.
I simply love this Brand , I know there are better ones but DeWalt keeps on giving ,even if it starts wobbling like their drills but they last for years, met one guy who had his impact drill for almost 6 years ,he just cleaned it and used WD40 simply awesome .
I absolutely love the Milwaukee equivalent. The tiny Cordless cut-off wheel is awesome for 99% of the time I'd use an angle grinder for tile or something similar. Brands be damned, buy 1 battery platform and stick to it!! DeWalt is absolutely above the average tool
My advice is go for the line that has a top performer in the tool/tools you need for the job. I went DeWalt for the flex volt saw fir started and haven't looked back. That saying do read and watch reviews on the tools you buy, as the same brand may have multiple offerings of similar tools, and some perform better than others.
@@Palpac I got rid of my flexvolt circular saw a while back because my current shop job I never needed it. Need a tracksaw more than anything lol but damn that thing was a monster! Lol outworked corded saws easily! I do have the 12v Milwaukee version of this cutoff saw though and I love it. Milwaukee's 12v line is amazing but overpriced so only buy them on sale or with the home depot hacks lol
I supposed ill keep my cordless angle grinder. Might be handy if all you do all day is cut specific things, though id reckon a proper blade in a cordless circ saw and/or angle grinder will handle all that and more. Check ya some metabo, the 4.5inch angle grinder has a tool-less guard adjustment.
Im dissapointed in my dewalt atomic gear. After 3 uses my drill went bad and after 1 use my skill saw went bad and 2 uses on my reciprocating saw. Been scared to use my replacements and have just been using my cheap ryobi that hasn't failed yet after 100s of uses.
@NoNo-uy2bq Well its true. Same for ppl who cant stop talking about school shootings on videos reviewing guns. Obviously they were never raised around guns or were in a military combat mos. Or people who talk about stabbing others on knife videos. They obviously didnt grow up to think of a knife as a useful tool. Taks 2 ppl. One from Americas south and another from Urban London. Show them a knife. Both will have different reactions to it. So F off.
@@matt59firepower tools are dangerous and should always be used with caution… that aside, this tool could in fact be something a thief might use…. If it didn’t made a massive noise whenever it cuts lol. Thieves usually do everything in silence so this likely won’t be used for stealing purposes… least not that I’ve seen… but then again. A grinder would’ve been illegal a long time ago so no worries on that… some people just do bad things but it’s not the power tools fault nor the manufacturer… but there’s a small chance they’ll probably say it is Dewalts fault is this ever happens lol
Hey buddy, some questions: Are the disks easy found in the market? Can I adapt with a normal sized but already grinded so the diameter fits the coupling? How long the battery is lasting for your pro stuff?
I’ve got the Milwaukee at home and we have the Dewalt at work. I’m usually team red all the way, but Dewalt takes the cake on this one. The Milwaukee lacks the power to cut anything more than very thin steel without overheating or stopping.
I never thought about it that way, but it makes sense. Plus I always wear either a full face shield or goggles anyway so sparks shouldn’t be a huge deal.
I like that. But I’ve had fractional metal stuck in my eye on two occasions, with standard safety glasses. (non full coverage) safety “goggles”. I’m weighing out what you said. Still not sure but respect the opinion.
I have the Milwaukee version and it has only ever came in handy once. Too many sparks. A reciprocating saw is better and I’ve never had sparks from cutting metal with the reciprocating saw.
How did you go about getting a promotional tool to do a review on because I've tried several times and have been told they don't offer that as an option
These are handy but I wouldn't get the Dewalt one. Dewalt is ok for a homeowner I guess but the tool don't last in the field. The night I lost 4 60v batteries because the temp went down to the high 20's was the last straw for me
@@venividivici6418 the switch and overall design make it seem safer than a regular angle grinder, but that’s just my opinion from viewing this short video. I’ve never used this tool before so I wouldn’t guarantee it’s safer than any other option!
I don't think this tool would be faster or easier than a utility knife for cutting corrugated black drain tile. (Is that what you mean by black snake pipe? )
Looking at this as my next purchase but sceptical about its power. Can it withstand a decent amount of pressure before it bogs down/cuts out? Does it have the same issue as the Milwaukee in that if you get to 2 bars, it basically goes into a limp mode. How well does it do cutting porcelain tiles. Anyone who has any experience with the tool, let me know please
Its useful if u need a smaller lighter tool with a smaller blade to not take up space. When normal grinder blades r small and used there fragile. Plus the size is great for delicate work. Makes more sence on a Milwaukee 12v tho to not cary a big battery for tight spots. Never judge a tool without thinking about certain situations lol. I wouldn't use this to cut big ass bolts tho. I use it mostly as a big dremel cut off blade
@@DozIT I hear you, bandsaw is a heck of a lot easier for sure , just thinking that i wouldn’t use the bandsaw as much as this grinder, so trying to get more bang for my buck
Ive been using that Milwaukee one since it dropped a year ago and I love it. This clone is almost identical in every way. It now only really gets work for sharpening blades and tools, sanding, paint/rust removal. 18v Angle Grinder gets the real jobs.
This is nothing like an oscillating tool.... it's a rotary tool. It's essentially a compact angle grinder but all the blades are cutting blades so it doesn't do any angle grinding it just cuts stuff, that's why it's called a cut off tool.
And DeWalt had to pay them to make the same claims/capabilities. I know the love it, but they didn't say say they love it more than the M12 they have probably have used on hundreds of projects already
@@dawildcatz87 no they 100% need a 18 volt. Even with 3 6 0amps I struggle for small drywall cuts and have to go slowly so it won't bog. If I use the oscillating tool I can cut as much with a small 2.0 pack as two 6.0amps on the cutoff wheel with a new blade. If it was 18volts it would be perfect. You could use a small 2.0 pack and it would prbly do double what the HP 12v will do
step 3: these existed for several years at least (a colleague has the red variety, he highly recommended) Step 4: this isn't an angle grinder; it's a cut-off tool that has its uses (I've done lots of ductwork in the past, angle grinders are overkill)
I have one of those and love it. I bought a 12v Milwaukee when they came out, and have been disappointed in it, as the things it will do are fairly limited - the red tool binds up all the time. This Dewalt is not a replacement for an angle grinder, but it's so much easier to use when you don't need all those RPM's. I agree it's worth having. More uses than you might think.
I love my Milwaukee version! And I see it being 12v a plus because it's more compact and lightweight but still MORE than enough power for the types of jobs anyone might use it for. HIGHLY recommend it
@@LoCon.MCS13 I mean shit... the dewalt is 20v and the Milwaukee 12v. The Dewalt better have more fkn power 😂🤣 otherwise that's another problem entirely. That's just common sense. I prefer the m12 because for the size of the tool and what it's used for the smaller the better and 20v batteries hanging off the back are too bulky for it in my professional opinion. But it's all relative. Depending on hope you use it and what you need it for will really decide what's better for you. I don't do fan boy shit so I just buy the best tool for the job. I have Milwaukee, dewalt and even ryobi. Tried the new bosch Sanders because they're so much better ergonomic wise but the power is complete trash so dewalt still has the best cordless sander for my use case. Ryobi has a cutoff tool that can be better for alot of people also. Their batteries are some.of the bulkiest though but for just home diy use they're perfect.
I can tell you from experience it works amazing the Milwaukee M12 that's been out forever is amazing at it don't use the Milwaukee tile blade though get to a Diablo blade it has a lot more diamond grit to it. It works fantastic. I can't believe it took him this long to come out with one considering how awesome the Milwaukee version is and the fact that Milwaukee's is a 12 volt and seems like it's just as capable if not more so because it's so much smaller you don't have to worry about bumping that gigantic battery into anything. I don't know if the DeWalt will have a dust shroud like Milwaukee does either because the Milwaukee actually has a dust shroud that you can slap on there and hook a shop vac to it. And that makes it even better for doing drywall and tile and depending on what kind of metal you're cutting even that as well so it gets all the little metal bits up.
Can it cut glass? I've got these glass panels to replace a shed window I knocked out like 10 years ago (there is a wooden board in its place) and I need to cut em to shape. I've never cut glass before and idk if one of those little tile scorers will work on this glass, it's about 10mm thick 😅
Ryobi has the 18+ version for $71 (tool only)and you get six blades, $107 for tool only but you get either 2 4mA batteries or 1 4mA battery and charger. No dust extractor though. Sold at Home Depot. This tool is $179 +tax.
I wonder if this would make my vynil flooring installation projects much faster… instead of using a miter saw and an oscillator for special cuts… that tool looks like it can do both!!
Probably my problem. I have used this tool for few time. I feel that the RPM is pretty high comparing to it's size, which makes it difficult to control comparing to regular grinder. I don't enjoy using this tool at all
I love my Dewalt 3” cut off. Dewalt is so much better than the Milwaukee. I think Milwaukee used the word cut off for a reason, because it always cuts off and never works properly. Milwaukee should’ve called it the 3” shut off tool!
for the last few years working at commercial sites with proper safety taken into consideration, the GC's no longer allow us to use any kind of tools that create sparks. No grinders or circular saws or anything like that. We've been relegated to band saws and reciprocating saws. I honestly prefer the band saw over the circular saw.
I seem to be the only person that knows about the DeWalt Die Grinder. It uses theses same blades but has no guard and almost no safety features, I love it!
i've been using my milwaukee version for over a year now..you reach for it all the time..so handy..just used it now for slotting screws that were buggered to remove with a flathead driver..indispensable tool
I love this tool for cutting siding. But I will suggest people be weary of cutting plastic with it. It produces a very strong plastic odor and if you know about micro-plastics, I suggest you attach a vacuum up to the provided attachment
I dont think it was a universal blade I think they just didnt want to change over to a wood blade cause you can see the smoke from the wood the blade was burning the wood...
CAUTION (dangerous): majority of Blades and rotation are NOT multi-directional; you CANNOT just flip the F/R switch on the fly... without high risk of kickback, injury, and or damage to the blade or tool. You MUST flip the blade over so the face of the blade matches (face up or face down) the correct rotational one-way direction on the blade.
