- Is the Makita GA5052 good for cutting metal?
- Yes. Its 11-amp motor spins 4-1/2 and 5-inch wheels at 11,000 RPM, which is enough for cutting rebar, sheet and pipe with the right wheel. It is single speed, so thin-material finesse depends on your technique.
- Does the paddle switch stay on?
- No. It has a lock-off but no lock-on, so the motor runs only while you hold the paddle. That is safer but tiring for long grinding passes.
- What wheels fit this grinder?
- It takes 4-1/2 to 5-inch wheels with a 5/8-11 arbor, the common US size. The included tool-less guard is sized for 5-inch wheels.
- What comes in the box?
- The grinder, a 5-inch tool-less wheel guard, side handle, inner flange, lock nut and lock nut wrench. No grinding wheel is included.
- How does it compare with Makita's variable-speed grinders?
- It is simpler and cheaper in features: no speed dial, no anti-vibration system and no bind-up control. Choose a variable-speed Makita if you polish, use wire wheels or need soft-start control.
- Can it run on a standard household outlet?
- It draws 11 amps, so a 15-amp circuit handles it, but avoid long thin extension cords that cause voltage drop. A 12-gauge cord is the safer choice.
- Where is the Corded Angle Grinder: 4-1/2 to 5″ Wheel Dia, 11,000 RPM, 5/8-11 Spindle 11A, Paddle Switch cheapest?
- At Americas Industrial Supply, for $142.61, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Corded Angle Grinder: 4-1/2 to 5″ Wheel Dia, 11,000 RPM, 5/8-11 Spindle 11A, Paddle Switch?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including Americas Industrial Supply, USA Tool & Supply.