Trying Out the Milwaukee M18 FUEL Variable Speed Cordless Grinder with Paddle Switch

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2 жыл бұрын

Fast and efficient in the right hands (I need more practice - watch the video) this well made grinder is almost the same as my corded model but with the freedom to move without worrying about the cord. Weight-wise it feels about the same as the old one too. Assembly is quick and easy and the guard position can be switched around instantly. The paddle switch as a good deal of control and is not tiring to use. The tool brakes quickly which is a good safety feature. Find on the Home Depot website by searching for this unique reference number, 315949272.

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@simonbanderas3806 9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for the sound of the grinder without music. I needed to compare to mine.

@PicRic 9 ай бұрын

Sure ... What are you comparing it to, Simon?

@simonbanderas3806 9 ай бұрын

@@PicRic I bought the same M18 grinder and thought it was messed up inside but I believe it's the quick stop mechanism when I let go that makes the noise. All good, yes sir

@PicRic 9 ай бұрын

@@simonbanderas3806 That's good then. Thanks for your input and feedback.

@stonefaced4578 4 күн бұрын

What is the red button on the top for?

@PicRic 4 күн бұрын

Locking the disc shaft to facilitate safe removal/change/instalation? Is yours, Stone?

@stonefaced4578 4 күн бұрын

@@PicRic yes, thank you.

@jeffd4056 2 жыл бұрын

👍🏻

@PicRic 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Jeff D. There are a lot more review and how to videos on my channel. Please like, subscribe and share.

@jordanwilcox4723 2 жыл бұрын

Got mine yesterday and the type 1 guard came straight off and left the type 27 on. Left the handle, spanner and the type 1 guard in my tool box

@PicRic 2 жыл бұрын

Fair enough. Whatever suits your particular needs.

@rightpassage 2 жыл бұрын

I'm still debating if the variable speed or the 6-in is better any idea? They are both the same price at the moment! I bought this shortly after my post. I LOVE IT. I use it at one speed, and so far I've had no problems, & the 6.0 battery lasts a long time. 👍👍

@PicRic 2 жыл бұрын

It depends largely on the applications you will you it for I would think. Do you need variable speed?

@rightpassage 2 жыл бұрын

@@PicRic I might? Thought it would also be good for battery consumption? 5.0s came with my kit. Will try that out. Maybe go to 6.0+?

@PicRic 2 жыл бұрын

@@rightpassage You are probably correct. Good luck with your choice.

@Scottydoing Жыл бұрын

@@rightpassage the variable speed is the way to go unless your using your grinder for heavy for heavy duty work where you are removing large amounts of material. Otherwise you will be holding a massive grinder all the time for no reason. I know guys with both and they still use the small one 90% of the time for ergonomics.

@Scottydoing Жыл бұрын

@@rightpassage variable speed for home use. The big grinder is heavy and excessive for average consumers

@holdernewtshesrearin5471 6 ай бұрын

You installed the nut upside down. The stepped shoulder or reduced diameter goes inside the grinding disc hub to center and secure it.

@PicRic 6 ай бұрын

That is not quite right though, is it? Err, emm ... Newt? The orientation of the flange nut depends on the thickness of the cutting/grinding disc. In this case, the thinner disc would spin loosely - dangerously - it the nut were fitted incorrectly. Having said that, you raise a very good point; make sure to install the flange nut over the spindle according to wheel thickness.

@holdernewtshesrearin5471 6 ай бұрын

@@PicRic - you're right. You do have to orient the nut differently to accommodate different types and thicknesses of the grinding disc used. It looked like a standard thickness disc you were using but apparently not. I stand corrected and shall punish myself for my insolence. Fairly but firmly.

@PicRic 6 ай бұрын

@@holdernewtshesrearin5471 Woah! Steady on there, cowboy. Say, howzabout you subscribe to this channel and tell all your friends about it instead of beating yourself up! Fair but firm, eh?

@jo_nathan_nation6544 2 ай бұрын

⁠@@PicRicwhy don’t you two just get a room already. Most sexual tension I have ever read in the comments. “Fair but firm 😏🤤”

@stephen8385 2 жыл бұрын

i just got this one today, does your 4 and 5 speed feels the same?

@PicRic 2 жыл бұрын

I think it depends on the material you are cutting and the type of cutting disc and it applies throughout the range on most grinding and cutting tools. Having said that if you think it is faulty exchange it.

@jordanwilcox4723 2 жыл бұрын

I got mine yesterday and there is only 1000rpm differance between 4 and 5. When i first tried it with the 8.0 high output i could hear a slight differance but when i charged it i could hear the differance straight away

@PicRic 2 жыл бұрын

@@jordanwilcox4723 What does the manual say, is that the correct difference?

@gangs73rThug Жыл бұрын

I bought an M18FSAGV115XPDB-0 Grinder yesterday, with a 5 Ah battery I immediately noticed that it has a problem, speed 5-4 turns the same. I used the tachometer to test the speeds and I have these numbers: 5 = 6800 rpm 4 = 6650 rpm 3 = 5980 rpm 2 = 4510 rpm 1 = 3580 rpm My question is why the low rpm in 5 gear, from 8500 rpm I have only 6800 rpm without disc. 20% is missing. Is this the behavior of a faulty unit?

@PicRic Жыл бұрын

@@gangs73rThug Several people have commented on similar findings. Variable factors may be the type of battery used and its state of charge or the material being cut and the disc used for the cutting. It might be worth contacting Milwaukee directly to get their input. Let us all know what they have to say.

@morejelloplease Жыл бұрын

thanks for this video, the variable speed is a $50 useless feature compared to the non-variable if you ask me. the difference being the slower speeds, but you're really not getting that much work done at that speed. it's like going from grinding to polishing at that point and should be switching to a sander or dremel.

@PicRic Жыл бұрын

Thanks for providing real user feedback. How do you mostly use this grinder?

@morejelloplease Жыл бұрын

@@PicRic sharpening lawn mower blades mostly :)

@PicRic Жыл бұрын

@@morejelloplease Are you going to stick with variable speed for that job?

@morejelloplease Жыл бұрын

@@PicRic don't need variable speed for that

@cuebj 9 ай бұрын

@@morejelloplease Well, a bottom price supermarket special, eg ParkTool is perfect for that

@andystoe9984 11 ай бұрын

I am a plumber ... Shit grinder I had 4 in 2 years on all of them the triger brock ( don't get me started on the shite m18 batteries over 10 died in 2 years)... Now Milwaukee says that they don't replace it anymore as I haven't registered the last replacement for warranty... I will sell all my 12 power tools Milwaukee and go back to makita (biggest mistake I ever did was moving from makita to Milwaukee DIYer tools )

@PicRic 11 ай бұрын

That isn't such a great experience, Andy. Four grinders and ten batteries in two years sounds like a lot but all real-world experiences count so thank you for commenting.

@bingefox4056 Жыл бұрын

Home Depot 100 more than Amazon

@PicRic Жыл бұрын

I guess you are talking dollars there, Binge Fox?!? I don't tend to do price comparisons but if you are confident the product is the same then go for it. The last time I bought from Amazon I was promised the product the next day, then the day after, it arrived six days later only to be returned because I bought locally as I had a specific need. Thanks for your input.

@thedude2897 Ай бұрын

No warranty if bought from Amazon. They aren't an authorized dealer.

@sergiobasurto4516 2 жыл бұрын

Prise$?

@PicRic 2 жыл бұрын

Enter the unique reference number, 315949272, in the search area on www.homedepot.com to find pricing and more.

@themessygarage 10 ай бұрын

You need to get more secure work-holding brother. :)

@PicRic 10 ай бұрын

Yeah, I know but thanks for pointing it out. It's different now!!

@kylethornton7151 2 жыл бұрын

you’re using it wrong, sparks towards the handle never away, causes more accidents than ever

@PicRic 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, that's a good safety point, Kyle. You may notice that the shield is not quite in the right place either because I wanted to film the sparks for nothing more than spectacular effect. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@kylethornton7151 2 жыл бұрын

@@PicRic okay cool, i’d rather save your fingers than hear your story. stay safe!

@PicRic 2 жыл бұрын

@@kylethornton7151 Absolutely! You stay safe too.

@ahuachapan2 Жыл бұрын

That's right. I was anxious watching that. The kickback of these ones is very dangerous.

@ggsdude1 Жыл бұрын

@ahuachapan2 the state of the blade was worrysome too looks ready to explode