Makita XGT X-Lock Angle Grinder: Slide or Paddle Switch 💥Tool Review & Demo💥
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Take a tour of the @makitauk 40V XGT X-Lock angle grinder with Sam, and discover why he has decided to upgrade his Makita 18V angle grinder.
You will learn how much faster you can change disks with the X-Lock system, and watch as Sam puts his old 18V angle grinder head-to-head with the 40V angle grinder to demonstrate the difference. Will the new 40V angle grinder cut the mustard as Sam tests it against a rusty metal plate, 10mm rebar, and a concrete block? We promise the sparks will fly!
Watch this video to familiarise yourself with the Makita angle grinder, and decide which to buy: paddle or slide switch? Which is best for you?
If you have any questions for Sam, please leave them in the comments below. Happy grinding, folks!
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▶️ Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:31 General description
01:05 Reason to upgrade?
01:43 Old vs New
04:21 X-Lock
07:18 Paddle Switch vs Slide Switch
10:54 Soft Start and Braking
13:13 Sanding Disc demo / How much force is needed for safety cut out
15:14 Disc cutting; Metal plate
16:11 Disc cutting; 10mm Rebar
16:23 Disc cutting; Timber with screws and nails
17:13 Fitting 18v dust collector
17:38 Revisiting a previous comment I made (handle vs dust collector)
18:39 Disc cutting; LXT 18v vs Concreate block
19:29 Disc cutting; XGT 40v vs Concreate block
19:57 Conclusion
20:39 X-Lock guard fitting tip
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Great video. Could have used that dust extractor when chasing my bathroom walls for pipe work, the room was covered in dust, I couldn't see a thing, watching you cut that concrete block with very little dust was impressive.
@ChampionsOfTheTrade
11 ай бұрын
Sounds like when I first core drilled a hole for a bathroom extractor fan, last time I made that mistake! Definitely get yourself a dust collector, you wont regret it.
I was specifically looking for real-world opinions on Paddle-Switch vs Slider, you really helped me to go with Slider despite me liking safety of paddle-like systems on my other Makita tools - you hit something awkwardly and the tool stops instantly because you instinctively released the finger. On the X-Lock, it seems really limiting with the vendor lock on much more expensive disks. I've found "Quick change angle grinder nut" by different brands, seems to solve exact same issue without the vendor lock, have you tried any of them? Thank you for the reviews!
@ChampionsOfTheTrade
5 ай бұрын
Thank you. I'm really glad I could help, I do try to review items in a real world situation and put my own experiences into the mix, otherwise it's just another advert. Unfortunately no, I've not used any of the quick release nuts, but you're right about the XLOCK discs. £££££ (same with Star Lock actually)
Good demo, Sam, wasn't quite clear if the new model takes old type blades, but might have missed it....
@ChampionsOfTheTrade
11 ай бұрын
Thank you Dave. No the X-Lock models will not take the old disc blades.
Great succinct clip. I use my grinder (still corded) in many angles and hand positions, for cutting, grinding/flap disc, wire brush and arbotec. I’m looking to upgrade but have only had slide switch. Although I find the switch annoying it looks like my best option. You may have brought mr round on the x-lock too. I always had my spanner tied to the plug, to remind me to unplug during blade replacement (for safety). I assume the x-lock won’t start if the x-lock latch is engaged. Thanks!
@ChampionsOfTheTrade
Күн бұрын
That's a really good question... (🏃♂️runs off to the workshop to check)... Okay, well. yes the machine will start with the x-lock latch open, no safety feature there! But I would always say, remove the battery when changing the disc, no different from unplugging a mains version really.
The ONLY reason to live in Australia/New Zealand over USA: you guys get all the cool Makita tools.
@ChampionsOfTheTrade
7 ай бұрын
Same here in the UK, we just get them a little later. 👍
@woezacardoza5659
7 ай бұрын
Get off they're balls
Can you lock the paddle switch in the on position?
@ChampionsOfTheTrade
9 ай бұрын
No. That's why I chose the other grinder.
"promo sm" 😇