The Makita 5 in. angle grinder includes super joint system (SJS) technology helps prevent gear damage caused by accidental wheel binding. It has a refined design at only 5.9 lbs. for reduced operator fatigue and an ergonomic soft grip which provides increased comfort on the job. It is ideal for welders, fabricators, masons, maintenance/repair and more.
- Powerful 10.5 Amp motor delivers 11,000 RPM for the most demanding applications
- AC/DC switch for use with alternative power source
- Labyrinth construction seals and protects the motor and bearings from dust and debris for longer tool life
- SJS technology is a mechanical clutch system that helps prevent motor and gear damage by allowing the drive shaft to slip if the wheel is forced to stop
- Externally accessible brushes for greater serviceability
- Ergonomic soft grip provides increased comfort on the job
- Ideal for welders, fabricators, masons, maintenance/repair and more
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Winnifred Beer (verified owner) –
Great piece of equipment to have when doing tuff jobs
Vergie Walker (verified owner) –
Just works great
Creola Hermiston (verified owner) –
The gift was perfect!
Sherwood Bergnaum (verified owner) –
I opened the box, installed the Guard and Grinding Wheel and was ready to go sharpen some of my tools. Because this is the first time I have used an electric grinder, I choose to sharpen a garden shovel and pruning shears, shown in the attached photo’s. The grinder has a lot of power and did the job I had hoped for.I like the option of being able to attach the Tool Handle to either side of the grinder, although I don’t see me switching sides. The guard kept me safe from a possible shattering of the wheel and it also helped keep the sparks away from my body. The grinder is rated at 11,000 RPM’s so you want to make sure you use a grinding wheel that is made for those RPM’s. The wheel that comes with the grinder is a Type 27 36-grit INOX Depressed Center Grinding Wheel.that can be used on steel and stainless steel. The directions warn you when using a depressed center wheel to only use fiberglass-reinforced wheels.This grinder only weighs 5.9 lbs., which helps make it easy to operate and control. The instructions were easy to understand. The guard and abrasive wheel were easy to install. I am looking forward to using this grinder on other tools and projects. I do recommend the Makita 10.5 amp SJS Angle Grinder, Model # GA5020.
Oral Simonis (verified owner) –
I like makita is a good part
Kelton Smitham (verified owner) –
I loved !
Rowland Stokes (verified owner) –
This makita ir feel good is a nice zise and the braking in the blade is good and I dislake the dosen’t lock the triger other than that is a good grinder
Alba Hills (verified owner) –
So far i have done 3 side jobs with this grinder, and it works just as i expected it.
Jettie Kohler (verified owner) –
Excellent tool replaced a stolen tool with one just like it…
Eda Hamill (verified owner) –
I don’t need to say anything about the Makita brand. I own a ton of their tools for a reason. No exception in this case. I’m not a professional, just an active DIY-er and I find myself reaching for this tool often. This thing has come in handy in ways I hadn’t expected. I’ve used it to cut small pathway stones in my backyard (worked surprisingly well, though worth nothing they were quite thin). It also ground out rusted screws in an old metal fence I was replacing, and removed rust from my outdoor metal water feature. I saw other reviewers used it to sharpen garden tools and shears (so obviously I immediately did the same). I’ll admit it works so well and so flawlessly that sometimes look for reasons to use it. Highly recommend!
Columbus Ryan (verified owner) –
so far very good.put this grinder to work all day with cutting wheel to cut (32) 1″x 4″ 1/8″ thick steel posts.Did not miss a beat, no overheating. Excellent choice for the lightest grinder I could find at homedepot
Merle Hickle (verified owner) –
This grinder is powerful and simple to handle for long periods of time
Sasha Abbott (verified owner) –
Works great
Carleton Zulauf (verified owner) –
Easy to change out grinding wheel. The guard is easy to loosen and turn and tighten up again. The weight seems about the same as the one I had before. Nice strong motor to be able to put some pressure on the grinder to make it more aggressive at grinding and doesn’t slow down. Nice addition to my workshop. Only thing I wish it had was a case of some kind to keep everything together. Still worth having. Great tool.
Abdiel Kovacek (verified owner) –
Really good for grinding paint off the concrete floor
Chadd Barrows (verified owner) –
Purchased the grinder at a very good special sticker price. Got it out of the box and affixed the necessary parts. Then I sharpened and balanced blades for the lawnmower, which I had purchased at Home Depot a few years ago. Thoroughly satisfied.
Otilia Batz (verified owner) –
The guard is easy to adjust, you can change the wheels out fairly quickly, and it’s got a good trigger switch that’s stiff enough you can’t bump it and turn it on, but not so stiff that it’s tiring after prolonged use. It’s a good example of rugged simplicity that does whatever you ask of it.
Linda Harris (verified owner) –
Makita 10.5 Angle GrinderThis Makita tool was built to take punishment grinding. The long handle and extra handle that can be placed on the right or left, adds stability while grinding. I used the grinder to cut thru old bed rails while building a special shelf design. The protective shield helps direct away the sparks and small bits of metal. Using the right cutting wheel helps get the job done right.The grinder has quiet a bit of torque so when you turn it on, hang on to it. It will get away from you if you are not hanging on. The grinder is not to heavy but it does tire you out after a long days use. That is the only drawback I could find. The off on trigger is in the long handle and makes it easy to control. I really like this piece of equipment. This Makita tool was built to the same standard all Makita tools are built to and that is a real Plus. As Always Be Safe Using This Tool
Jessyca Kiehn (verified owner) –
This is a great grinder. It’s lightweight (only 5.9 pounds) and easy to handle. Out of the box it does not require much assembly. This 10.5 AMP grinder is perfect for small and medium tasks.The Ergonomic handles makes it so you do not get as fatigued while using it. The grinder does come with one grinder wheel. The 8 foot cord is also nice allowing you to have a little distance without using an extension cord.
Bailee Stracke (verified owner) –
Great grinder lots of power and super easy to use