Makita Cordless Brushless Angle Grinder Long Term Review

Greetings! In this video I’m reviewing a Makita 4 1/2”- 5” class cordless angle grinder with a brushless motor. In this review I’ll go over:

my reason for purchasing a cordless grinder
features of the grinder
battery life
general performance and ergonomics
safety features
a few minor negatives
my opinions after using the grinder for three years
how to differentiate between different models of 4 1/2” angle grinders in Makita’s cordless line-up.


Makita Cordless Brushless 4 1/2” angle grinder
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Clothing:

LL Bean Fleece Lined Flannel Shirt - Warm, soft and with four pockets for storing stuff or keeping your hands warm.
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LL Bean Men’s Original Field Coat with PrimaLoft liner
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Photographic and Sound Equipment:

Avenger C-Stand
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Avenger D600 Mini Boom
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Rode smartLav+ Lavalier Conderser Microphone for Smartphones
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RetiCAM Smartphone Tripod Mount with XL Conversion
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Manfrotto 014-14 Rapid Adapter - 5/8" Stud to 1/4-20" Thread
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Mini Ball Head
The small ball head I use on the end of my mini boom has been out of production for years. This is a selection of similarly sized small ball heads. Buy a ball head with a metal ball and socket. The plastic ones are trouble.
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Safety Equipment:

3M 7500 respirator
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3M/Peltor H10A ear muffs
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