The Makita 18 Volt cordless grinder is a compact and versatile tool. The BGA452Z features a Makita-built high-torque motor that delivers 10,000rpm. This grinder will grind, sand and cut through a range of materials like metal, concrete, brick, and tiles. It has a built-in electronic control circuit with L.E.D warning lights for overload protection.
The BGA452Z weighs just 5.3 pounds (with the battery) and is 12.5 inches long. This compact, lightweight design makes it easier to handle for longer periods of time. It uses the latest battery technology in Makita’s 18V LXT Lithium-Ion batteries. This is the lightest and most powerful batteries on the market today.
This cordless grinder is ideal for tile setters, masons, welders, electricians, pipe fitters, plumbers and any general contractor looking for a best-in-class tool. The freedom that a cordless angle grinder provides is second to none. Often the cord comes in the way when using a grinder, not so with cordless models.
Product Features and Specifications
- Weight: 5.3 pounds
- Length: 12.5 inches
- Max Speed: 10,000rpm
- Power Source: 18Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Battery (not included)
- Overload protection
- Compact and lightweight
- Built-in LED illuminates the work area
- 3 Year warranty
The Reviews
After some research, we found that most customers were very happy with the Makita cordless grinder. Customers on Amazon gave it an average rating of 4.1 stars out of a possible 5 stars. Most users were satisfied with the power and complimented the versatility of the Makita cordless.
Some customers noted that it doesn’t have the power of a corded grinder but is great for smaller jobs and for working in a lot of different areas where you have to cart it along all day.
One customer said: “ If you are going to go battery operated, get Makita. I find it the best.”
A summary of the reviews reveals that this is a great tool to have. It does not have the power of a corded grinder but that is something you have to sacrifice for the convenience. Being cordless means you can use it anywhere.
The Verdict
The Makita is a top quality tool. We would not recommend this tool for heavy-duty, repetitive work, as it doesn’t have the power of a corded model, but it is convenient and more than adequate. Doing heavy-duty work for long periods of time will drain the battery quickly and leave you with a lifeless tool. To see our full list of angle grinders return to the angle grinder reviews page.
This is one of the better cordless models currently available and is certainly worth the money. The tool is well constructed and battery life is not bad at all. It can be used for a wide range of applications from polishing to cutting.
Here is a video by Doresoom reviews on the Makita cordless angle grinder.
Take away points from this video:
- Adaptive speed control provides more power when needed and less power when torque eases up.
- Safety feature when changing batteries. The tool will not start when a battery is connected with the switch in the “on” position. The tool has to be reset first by moving the switch to off position before turning it on.
- Comes with hard case, battery charger, and blade tools.
- Battery charges in 45 minutes.
- Blade and guard changes are easy and quick. The grinding guard has a quick release system while the cutting guard is attached by a screw.
- Good battery life and has plenty of power.
- Cutting and grinding is no problem at all.
Conclusion
This is a very good product from Makita. Although it has plenty of power it is not intended for heavy-duty use. This model is ideal for the home workshop where it will be used for light-duty applications. By light duty, I mean cutting, grinding and polishing. See our review of the Metabo W8-115 angle grinder for another quality product in the small angle grinder category.
