Best corded angle grinders for metalwork
Researched by Deal.ai's shopping agent across stores on November 1, 2026. Prices below are today's.
Top pick: DeWalt DWE402 (11 amp, paddle switch). For metalwork it's the one to beat — 11 amps and 1,400 W keep the wheel spinning through long cuts and weld grinding, and the paddle switch is easy to hit with gloves on. It's the grinder most metal shops reach for.
Who the others suit:
- Makita 9557PB — lighter and smoother-running; great if you're grinding overhead or on a ladder all day.
- Makita GA4530 — the compact, thumb-switch choice for one-handed work in tight spots.
- DeWalt DWE402W — same 11-amp muscle in a slide-switch body, if you prefer that switch style.
- Porter-Cable PCEG011 / WEN 944 / SHALL — light hobby use and occasional cuts, not daily fabrication.
- Benchmark 7.5A — a middle-ground option with a decent amp rating.
Skip the 4-amp and 6-amp budget grinders if you're cutting thick steel regularly; they bog down and run hot.
The picks
- #1
DeWalt DWE402 4-1/2" Paddle Switch Small Angle Grinder
- Power Source: Corded Electric
- Amperage: 11 A
- Voltage: 120 V
- #2
Makita 9557PB 4-1/2-Inch Angle Grinder
- Grinding Wheel: 4-1/2" (115 mm)
- Sanding Disc: 4-1/2" (115 mm)
- Wire Cup Brush:
