Does anybody have first hand opinions of this tool? I am adding to my Dewalt tools. I have the opportunity to buy a new angle grinder, 2 3ah batteries and a charger at a good price. I didn't want to pull the trigger if it's not worth it. Thanks.
Dewalt 20v angle grinder?
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I'll bet it's worth it...:thumbsup:
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I don't think I've ever used an angle grinder for electrical work. Before I was an electrician, and when I am doing a fab project for the hydro plant, I use one all the time. What do you guys use them for as sparkies?
I have a corded one on the truck at all times. Just trying to cut the cord as much as possible. I use it to cut boxes in masonry, grind off paint for bonding purposes, cut rebar, remove "drive pin" anchors, modify metal boxes/ brackets. I would probably use it more if it were cordless.
Its not 20v, all the new Dewalt stuff here is branded 18v because our advertising standards authority doesnt allow that misleading claim.
That would put most US ad agencies out of business.
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I've had mine for over a year and love it, though I recommend the 4ah batteries
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I heard the same thing.... Ive never been interested in the "20v" line because I know a few people that have them and they are already having problems with it.
Ill stick to my 18x XRP and Lithium.
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I love every tool in the Dewalt XR20 series; except the grinder.
I mean, it's OK for a battery grinder - lacks guts, lacks staying power (annihilator of batteries.) The disk clamp I find doesn't work unless it's on backwards (there is a label on it that says this way towards disk or something to that effect, I find it works much better mounted back to front. The safety guard is a little painful to remove and put back on too, if needed.
If you've got a few odd jobs to do it's fine, don't expect to do any serious work with it though. As you'll still want a corded grinder for that...
I mean, it's OK for a battery grinder - lacks guts, lacks staying power (annihilator of batteries.) The disk clamp I find doesn't work unless it's on backwards (there is a label on it that says this way towards disk or something to that effect, I find it works much better mounted back to front. The safety guard is a little painful to remove and put back on too, if needed.
If you've got a few odd jobs to do it's fine, don't expect to do any serious work with it though. As you'll still want a corded grinder for that...
My disk clamp says that one side is for 5/8 disk and the other for 7/8 disk.
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