The history of angle grinders ends and the actual review of the product begins at 6 minutes. Worth the wait, best angle grinder review online.

Your knowledge, use of proper nomenclature and honest opinion makes your reviews worth watching, thanks again.

@brandongouge9922

4 жыл бұрын

Mean Green I agree.

@jasonvandervalk3679

4 жыл бұрын

I was going to say the same thing!!!

I look to my girlfriend and ask “should I trust this guy? He’s wearing sandals with socks?” She says to me “he’s clearly a dad, yes, you absolutely can trust him”

ive been using my 10 year old Pittsburgh angle grinder for cutting grinding and sanding everything imaginable since i bought it new for around 10 dollars with no problems at all. its the older model with the orange casing. have since picked up three of the newer versions during 5 dollar sales but none have been out of the box yet. they probably wont be as good as the older one buy i may never need to find out.

I have several name brand angle grinders. My HF orange grinder is similar design to this Bauer. Its going on about 14 years of abuse and doing the job. Thanks for the review.

one of the most informative reviews , very well done sir

I've got a few Bauer corded and 20v tools. I've been fortunate to get most of them for about half-off open box sales, so the price has been right. I've been pleased with most of the tools, and will get more as they release new options.

Awesome review. Just purchased this today. I put the switch on top after disassembling mine. Thabk you

Another very comprehensive review.

I travel doing welding and was impressed as well by your video. looks like this bauer definitely is a step up from many other cheap grinders. with the epoxy coated windings and the other items for keeping grit from the bearings as well as the needle bearing. seems like a lot of grinder for the money for sure

I haven't bought a Harbor Freight grinder in probably eight years. That's only because the first one I bought is still working. It's on its second set of brushes and the thing is just a trooper. It's one of the old orange ones.

@michael-dm2bv

4 жыл бұрын

the orange grinders are bulletproof. the blue ones that replaced the orange ones suck.

@TheLexiconDevils

4 жыл бұрын

10 years ago they cared about corded tools. Now their focus is on cordless

I've never heard you say "Holy Moly" before...you must be truly impressed. I think I might go and get the Bauer grinder. I have two of the Chicago Electric grinders but "Holy Moly" convinced me!

@CatusMaximus

4 жыл бұрын

That would be in conjunction with a high end cut off wheel like the cubitron II I was using

@rickeybullington68

4 жыл бұрын

@@CatusMaximus how do you like it .how much is that grinder .I'm going to harbor freight tomorrow to get a grinder .I have a 20 percent coupon can I use it on that grinder . I have a sale paper and it looks like it is 34.99. Do you think they will let me use the 20 percent coupon .

Holy cow Catus, that was a deeeep dive! Your knowledge is quite extensive. Even though I don't really need all this info, I somehow can't stop watching 😂 I just picked up an Avid Power 8 amp 12,000 rpm angle grinder - now I have to get some wheels for it. I saw quite a good demo comparing the Warrior, Bauer, and Hercules wheels. The Bauer wheels seem like they are the way to go.

Just picked up the 7 amp Hercules grinder from HF to cut down a rear scraper blade for my tractor. It's an old heavy-duty implement with about 1/2" thick steel and a bolt-on blade edge that adds another 3/4" steel at the base. I picked up a Hercules 1/8" combo type 27 cutting/grinding disc from HF, and that disc was a beast. I cut through about 2 linear feet of steel on each end of the blade and was then able to grind down and polish the rough edges -- all with the same disc. I highly recommend those combo discs. The thickness made the cutting process take a little longer than a 1/16 cutting disc, but they're a lot safer (less risk of blowing up) and they'll chew through anything.

I bought the slightly more expensive 8 amp rat tail grinder because of the switch at the handle instead of the one on this one and I haven't been disappointed yet

I''ve heard stories over the years of ''guards'' on grinders but I've never saw one before. Interesting.

@user-vj1hy8si7p

4 жыл бұрын

I've heard those stories too, but they are just urban legends. The "guard" was a joke. The round thing you saw was just a slice of an old Italian oil filter.

@pappaclutch3266

4 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen cave paintings with stick figures holding what appears to be a guard with light rays emanating from it.

@eksine

3 жыл бұрын

you'll soon see your fingers on the ground, don't worry

does this grinder have a type 27 guard because the shaping wheel i got will not fit. i bought a brand new 4.5" x 11 spindel. and to put it on its all cockeyed but it will fit if its put on backwards but thats not gonna happen. and des bauer have some kind of spacer or extension that goes with this unit to allow the wheel to fit?

Can you please tell me the sizes of the motor brushes? Thank you.

do you know what brush size it uses? i know they have the replacement part on the wesbite, but id like to understand their sizes.

All good , safety sock, Indonesian safety sandals, safety squints engaged --good to go.

@TheLexiconDevils

4 жыл бұрын

Japanese work boots

Would you know if the corded angle grinder (AC brushless) motor is three or single phase?

@CatusMaximus

4 жыл бұрын

Effectively all corded power tools are brushed Universal type Motors there is a few very modern exceptions I like big rotary hammers which are corded but actually use brushless motors and have a ton of electronics inside. and effectively all DC brushless motors are three phase the exception would be computer fans.

Thanks man, I've been debating between a makita, bosh or HF Bauer. I'm pretty sure after watching this, I am just going to get the Bauer. I just want the tool to last for years when I use them maybe 40-100 hours a year. I just dont like buying new tools every dam time I need to use it.

@TheLexiconDevils

4 жыл бұрын

If you buy the Makita you’ll have it for life

I can't believe how cheap tools are in the US. I want to visit this legendary store Harbor Freight one day!

why is the rat tail 8amp 500 less than the paddle switch 8amp?

are you able to rotate the body to where the switch is on top?

@CatusMaximus

4 жыл бұрын

No because the screw spacing is a rectangle not a square It could only be moved to the right hand side

This thing is a workhorse; took care of some very difficult cutting for me and still going strong.

great video, I have two Bauer 7 amp grinder, paid $2O each, as occasional DIYer, the two grinders should last me a long time if not lifetime,

Looks to me more like a review on the wheel than on the grinder!

My Harbor Freight "Professional" grinder crapped out on me so I was in the market for another tool. Going HF after the disappointment of that unit wasn't an option. I got a Skil brand grinder and so far I like it. Being left handed side switch grinders are useless to me.

@JamesSmith-lt5zz

4 жыл бұрын

Paddle switch only. I'm left handed also. But been bit by a wire wheel once. And lucky it was a paddle switch. When it caught and kicked 13 amp DeWalt unexpectedly. It was slowing down from the kick back and hand off the trigger instead of going to max no load speed before Impact. Any slide switch is dangerous on these tools. Anything over 6 ampa should be paddle switch

After this video, I decided to take my 4.5 inch, 7 amp Milwaukee apart. The Bauer is absolutely built better.

@TaintedMojo

3 жыл бұрын

Cool story bruh

@ultramaga4075

2 жыл бұрын

@@TaintedMojo cool comment bruh

I had learned a lot THANKS ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐!

@CatusMaximus

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

How many watts is this grinder? And do you still recommend it?

@CatusMaximus

4 жыл бұрын

It is a 7 amp grinder so around 1 horsepower Peak output and yes this is probably one of the best power tools for the dollar at Harbor Freight much better value than there cordless impact wrenches for instance

Just picked up this bad boy for $20 haha. My dewalt 7amp is at the Kustoms shop now and I needed a good corded replacement for grinding welds and heavier stuff you need higher RPMs for. I love my brushless cordless grinders for most tasks, but they just don’t spin as fast as a corded grinder.

Picked one up today for 19.99 at the parking lot sale.

There is a coupon for this model right now at HF for 19.99 right now.

Bauer corded tools are exceptional

I love this thing. Sharpens my mower blades and kitchen knives😜.

@CatusMaximus

3 жыл бұрын

That is awesome!

This is virtually identical to a Herzo grinder I got recently on Amazon. I'd swear all these are made in the same Chinese factory with a different name slapped on them. Not that I'm complaining or anything, if it's cheap and it does the job then it's good.

@thomasdean4680

4 жыл бұрын

i have a drill master 4.3 amp grinder that i got for $10 with a copon and so far i am vary impressed

@JoeBob79569

4 жыл бұрын

@@thomasdean4680 It's a great time to be alive when you can buy power tools in places like this for the price of a cocktail in a bar. I live in Ireland and the internet is a godsend for them. At my local hardware store all these power tools are about 5 times the price, which is probably fine for people who use them for their business, using them 24/7 and claiming tax back on them, etc, but for the average diyer the cheap ones are perfect.

@thomasdean4680

4 жыл бұрын

@@JoeBob79569 i would agree

It is funny how technology progresses. I just bought that a week ago for $20. I'm just looking to cut off an old rusty exhaust.

I've abused the hell out of my $20 Ryobi angle grinder over the past 8 years or so and have had no problem with it.

@Kameron-The-Crafter

4 жыл бұрын

Ryobi will run you more now though.

@TaintedMojo

3 жыл бұрын

@@Kameron-The-Crafter everything will run you more now

The cheap $10 grinder from HF I noticed your hand covers up many of the cooling vents. Guess what, I burnt it out in 4 cut off wheels cutting landscape blocks. Much more careful now with the replacement. Still needs themo protection.

@CatusMaximus

3 жыл бұрын

That is a very astute observation and actually almost all power tools made in the last hundred years suffer from the very same issue particularly Grinders and drills the way people hold them where it's easiest to manipulate and use them also covers up the vents and almost all tools are designed to operate with zero vent obstructions to achieve their full rated output. things like half inch drills and rotary hammers with side handles are a big deal just because your hand is not over the vents

Thank you Maximus Catus

@CatusMaximus

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

My Bauer grinder was good for a few months untill the threads that the bolt that holds the gear on stripped. Now it's junk because the bolts just pressures the gear on

Side by side that grinder is a direct copy of the common 50 dollar Bosch. I think the model is 1375

I don't want to deal with warentees, if it breaks, it goes in he garbage and I'll buy another

i got my bauer 7amp 4 1/2 angle grinder for 19.99

Ave Jr

You should of got the Hercules grinder . Instead of the Bauer grinder

Most of these tools are made in the same city if not same factory in China. The purchasing company specs the product and the Chinese manufacture it and stamp a name on it. The difference in quality is the difference in cost. You pay for what you get. Of course there is competition and marketing wank but it comes down to the money.

And you forgot to mention that all you have to do is walk into the store and replace it no questions asked

@CatusMaximus

4 жыл бұрын

It only has a 90-day warranty unless you spend more money on an extended warranty. And if you spend more money why not going to Milwaukee which has a 5 year warranty

@waynewicks6814

4 жыл бұрын

I'd buy the two year warranty I have three Bauer products and never had an issue with any of them I owned two for two years now

@JamesSmith-lt5zz

4 жыл бұрын

@@CatusMaximus you get the warranty if it last close to two years go get another you walk in and walk out the door with the new one. Take it apart and take the switch,brush holders, gear set never hurts to have spare parts. Cant be Walmarts warrany either it's a 2 year warranty with receipt.6 amp $16 right now goes from 16-18. Got one it was stolen got another. Gutted the brushes, holders, switch, bearings, gear set. Returned it, got another and all essential spare parts. For like $2 more you can get another 2 year warranty so for 18$ right now Walmart will replace the grinder for 4 years. I've gotten 2 more, so if someone needs some or it's abusive but don need the oomp. I save my DeWalts, 11 and 13 amps in the truck. And if some one messes it up it mucheajser to get $20 out of someone to replace it. The black and Decker model uses the same brushes and switches etc if you need parts they make the hypertough line. The switch inside hypertough is rated for 8 amps on a 6 amp motor. So it's not completely crap .. I change the grease in the gears and sealed bearings before j ever use it. Never had gear or bearing failure. Even with no name Chinese bearings. Ever 2-3 months change them all again. Its like . 30 cents worth of red lithium grease. Definitely surprised me using good grease on cheap bearings.

@2tallB

3 жыл бұрын

@@JamesSmith-lt5zz huh?

please wear full face shield, gloves and pants, google angle grinder accidents and you'll see why

Harbor freight is gonna price themselves right out of business....HF = cheap n affordable.....for $25 more misa well get a dewalt. Buaer n hercules line is flat out garbage And now they are coming out with the icon tool line which is crazy expensive. For thier prices i misa well buy husky or craftsman or snap on

@1pcfred

4 жыл бұрын

What's garbage about this tool? It lacks features I need in a grinder but as far as the quality goes it is OK.

@LongIslandP8ntball

4 жыл бұрын

@@1pcfred i played with some of the tools at harbor freight n they seemed like shit to me....the freaking drills were the worst. I am a ryobi guy. I dont even like Milwaukee fuel series too complete crap...we killed the Milwaukees at work n switched to Makita n porte cable

@1pcfred

4 жыл бұрын

@@LongIslandP8ntball yeah well cordless tools are no match for the plug in variety. There is a substantial power penalty to be paid for the convenience of a cordless tool. That's down to the basic nature of electricity. 120V > 18V There's only so much they can do as far as upping the current goes to try to balance that out. They never quite manage to get there either. Power = Volts times Amps.

@damienirvin777

4 жыл бұрын

Nothing I've had from Harbor Freight has ever let me down. Just saying. If you use the tools right, and take care of them, like you should any tool, then they're gonna last you the same as any big tool brands would.

@1pcfred

4 жыл бұрын

@@damienirvin777 I've had plenty of Harbor Freight tools totally let me down. Especially the electric tools. I'd say avoid all of them like the plague. HF does carry some decent tools. But the electric hand tools are a definite pass. There is no comparison between HF electric hand tools and top manufacturers. I have plenty of both. Bosch, Makita, DeWalt and Milwaukee totally blow HF tools out of the water. Did I need to say that?

Just picked up this bad boy for $20 haha. My dewalt 7amp is at the Kustoms shop now and I needed a good corded replacement for grinding welds and heavier stuff you need higher RPMs for. I love my brushless cordless grinders for most tasks, but they just don’t spin as fast as a corded grinder.