Makita GA7031Y 7" Angle Grinder, with AC/DC Switch

Boy, was I excited to use this grinder! I own your typical 4 1/2 in grinder, and use the heck out of it. So I thought I would step up to a larger grinder for projects that needed it. So, I bought this grinder for a job cutting cement pavers, but will use it for many additional projects such as welding, auto body work, etc.. It made the job much easier with the 7 in blade and the ability to turn the handle for a comfortable grip and angle. It's well made, quality construction, completely worth the price paid. It is heavy! Although that was an asset when cutting cement pavers. I just placed it on the stone and let its weight and gravity do the cutting, lessening the fatigue on my arms and shoulders. But, if you plan on using this for anything that will require you to hold it up nonstop, and you're lacking upper body strength, expect to be quickly fatigued. At this point that is the only negative I have encountered with this grinder. I highly recommend this grinder and think you will be very happy with it!

I previously owned a 7" Dewalt grinder. The Dewalt kept blowing breakers at start up. This one does not. Starts easily, controls well and has plenty of power. Great unit, worth the money. The rotatable handle is awesome!!! P.s. Im a big Dewalt fan. This unit blew Dewalts away!

I like the angle grinder, it has plenty of power and has nice quality. I bought the grinder that the handle can rotate which added about 5 pounds to the weight of the grinder. I wish I would have bought the one that doesn't have a rotatable handle just do to the weight.

5 stars for the grinder. No stars for delivery. Was shipped a second grinder when the first one never showed up. The second shipment was fine. I wasn’t in a time crunch. The 7” grinder is for a MAN’S MAN. What a brute. It’s every bit of 20 pounds with a steel brush cup. The handle attachment alone probably weighs 2 pounds. Has some add on dust covers as a prevent defense. Probably the most professional level tool I own and is a good deal at 149 USD. I purchased this grinder due to full “vijayo” reviews at other sources. Cuts like a samurai. Grinds all day. You’ll quit before this grinder will. May have to build a new shop to keep it in though.

Esta grinder la compre ya 2 veces la primera se me quemo a los 7meses y solo la usaba en ocasiones, la otra ya empieza oler a quemado

I haven't owned any other 7" grinders, so I can't compare it to other brands / models, and I haven't owned it for very long so I can't attest to it's durability, but what i can say is: I bought this as a supplemental tool. I am not a metal smith, but a carpenter, working mostly with wood, though i do occaisional welding work, and i have a 4 1/2" grinder also. Still i have found many uses for this tool, most notably, sanding floors. If you think about it, a disc type floor sander is essentially this tool for 10 times the price. With some SKILL, a 7" grinder can be used for small floor sanding jobs but you have to be very careful. Still, there are a lot of wood working applications where I need to take off a ton of material (like planing down old rough-sawn wood for finish work), a task which will destroy a power-planer if there are any nails in the wood - but not so with a grinder and a heavy-grit sanding disk - it just burns right through the nails, takes off as much material. After that i have to hit it with an orbital sander to get a nice finish. In addition, the swivel handle feature is great, because you can flip it so the blade is oriented vertically with the handle coming off the side, and use it kind of like a chain-saw, for things like cutting rebar or gnawing off bolt ends. It is REALLY POWERFUL, and also REALLY HEAVY. I don't actually like using it for wire-wheeling on welds or things like that because the weight will wear out your arms out. For that sort of thing i always reach for my 4 1/2" grinder. Another thing i like about it is the mounting bolt is the same size as my 4 1/2" grinder (5/8" i think), so blades are interchangeable, and without the guard you can use smaller blades easily.

Outperforming other angle grinders, the GA7031Y has been a stellar addition to my toolkit. The 15.0 AMP motor, boasting 8,500 RPM, ensures rapid material removal without a hint of power issues. I just finished leveling out a 100 sq ft room, which I started out by using a 4 in grinder. After about 20 minutes the motor burned out. Ugh!. The GA7031Y finished the job in a 10th of the time, around 2 hours of constant use. It barely got warm. The spiral bevel gears contribute to smoother rotations, enhancing the overall efficiency of energy transfer. The labyrinth construction is a standout feature, preventing debris from compromising the motor, bearings, and gears, thereby extending the tool's lifespan. The "tool-less" wheel cover is a game-changer, allowing effortless guard adjustment for multiple grinding and cutting angles without the need for additional tools. In conclusion, the MAKITA GA7031Y proves to be a worthwhile investment, delivering exceptional performance and durability for the money spent.

Great grinder, It has a nice feel and plenty of power, I use it for surface grinding concrete.

Just what he wanted but it came in it’s original box and my husband was first home so no Christmas surprise!!

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