6117-33 Angle Grinder

[Santi_78342]

Anyone have one? How do you like it? This is in the running with the Bosch AG40-85 for the grinder I pick up. It will mostly be used for cutting tile and surface grinding concrete. Can you use 4 1/2" wheels, blades, etc on 5" grinders safely?

[jeffmcmillan]

Smaller wheels are perfectly safe since they'll be rated for a higher RPM, but it generally won't be as effective.

 

Are you planning to get dust shrouds cutting and grinding masonry?  I would care more about those than the specific grinder used since grinding masonry is so messy.

[dwain]

Smaller wheels are perfectly safe since they'll be rated for a higher RPM, but it generally won't be as effective.

 

to clarify this, a 4" disc in a 5" grinder is just as effective as in a 4" grinder. But the 5" disc will get better depth of cut.

[Santi_78342]

Yes, I will definitely be picking up a dust shroud for grinding.

[Milwaukeenut]

I had the 2680 and gave it to a friend and upgraded to the fuel 2781 and both I use for tile and Metal work both work great. I would recommend it.

[Santi_78342]

I am a big Fuel fan and was looking at the 2781, but I can't imagine it having a great run time for surface grinding saw joints and around drains/clean outs on the job. No cord is nice, but having to have a shop vac for dust collection means I have a cord anyway so it defeats the purpose IMO.

Would be pretty slick for cutting Tile though.

[WeldfabNeil]

In have three of the millwakee 6177-33d. It's a variable speed version of the one you mentioned.

Great grinder. It's got good power but still ergonomically balanced. I really don't have any complaints. I have used for a year an the other 2 are just a few monthes old.

When it comes to grinders either go with millwakee or metabo.

[Renner_construction]

I've got the paddle switch version and use it weekly. Battery runtime is unreal if your cutting. Power levels are right on par with a 5amp corded grinder. Heavy heavy grinding? Let's just say she's thirsty.