Makita 9557PBX1 4-1/2" Paddle Switch Cut-Off/Angle Grinder

I wanted to clear up the confusion as to what exactly is included.It comes with:(1) 9557PB angle grinder(1) Side Handle Grip(1) Type-27 guard(1) Type-1 guard(5) Makita Grinding Discs for steel/stainless(1) Makita Diamond Bladeplus owner's manual and the case of course.The case is aluminum with zinc coated hardware and latches. They should rust in no time. I spray nuts and bolts on floor jack and other zinc hardware to not rust, but I don't want to lube up these latches - I'd never be able to open the case. Oh well - better than a cardboard box.The case has eggcrate foam on the lid and tougher rubberized foam with cut outs for the tools and individual cutouts for each disc. Great protection for fragile wheels. Another thing I like is that the lid does not fully open. It goes a little past vertical and stops preventing damage to lid after a thousand times of throwing the lid open and it hitting the floor.This is my first Makita (M*lwaukee and R*dgid fan-boy here). It's a great value and works great. It ate through a Br*nks R70 disc-lock without blinking. Its small size allowed me to maneuver behind the weirdly shaped lock (enclosed hasp) butted up against a corner and melt through the lock one-handed. I have a 7-inch R*dg*d angle grinder that has waaay more power and lethality, but simply would not have been able to complete this job due to it's size. Another testament to having the right tool for the job. In this case, smaller is better. I'll admit it doesn't have the power of the big boys, but i'm not cutting through foundation or 2" plate. I'm also not melting extension cords or flipping breakers every few minutes.The included grinding wheels can handle mild steel as well as stainless and hold up way better than the Horrible Freight discs. Included discs must be precision balanced because the tool runs so smooth with these. The brand-new grinder and small diameter probably has something to do with that.It has paddle-switch operation (dead-man's) with lock-off and it can lock-on with a push button near base of paddle. Nice feature. Overall this grinder is definitely another great addition to my toolbox and wish I had it sooner. I might buy another one. It's a great tool and I would expect nothing less than the best from an industry leader in tool manufacturing.I haven't switched teams from M*lwaukee yet, but this little gem has definitely grabbed my attention.P.S. Wear a face shield if you like your vision. Safety glasses alone won't cut it. Wear both. With gloves and long sleeves.

You just can't go wrong with the many excellent features packed into the famous MIKITA brand name.Here are some of them:1.- Sturdy, well-padded, and professional-looking aluminum case holds the Grinder and all included accessories.2.- All Ball-Bearing design.3.- Metal gear housing.4.- Lock ON-OFF Switch.5.- Labyrinth construction seals the motor and bearings from dust and debris.6.- (1) 4-1/2" General Purpose Turbo Rim Diamond Blade Part #A-94552.7.- (5) 4-1/2" 24 Grit Grinding Wheels Part #741423-0-1.8.- AC/DC switch for use with alternative power source.9.- Extra large paddle switch for comfortable operation.10.- Powerful 7.5 AMP motor for high output power in a 4.5 - lb tool.11.- Protective zig-zig varnish seals the armature from dust and debris for longer tool life.12.- Small diameter barrel grip (only 2-1/2") for added comfort.13.- Thicker coil wires are wound more closely to reduce heat and energy loss.14.- (2) detachable Wheel Guards are included.15.- Guide Handle can be moved to either side.When put to use, this angle grinder performs very well, is easy to hold and operate, and the construction of the Grinder, Accessories, and Case is excellent.Amazon's low price and quick delivery made this an obvious choice -- highly recommended !!

Strong angle grinder works great

I love this little Grinder. I say little but that's far from the truth when you you use it. It has a ton of power. I keep finding new users for it all the time. So I bought this little guy to do a little work on my driveway. I have a concrete driveway that over time has settled and cracked. As a temporary fix the cracks were filled in with a concrete sealant (this stuff really works) that I wanted to remove so that I could clean up the gaps and than mix some concrete to fill in and repair them before resurfacing the areas. I love how this Grinder performed. It was easy to handle. I had to hold it at all different angles to get in the cracks in order to remove the old sealant. It performed perfectly. I really liked how easy it was too change grinding wheels. It came with several to begin with although I did purchase a couple additional concrete wheels. So I can say that this Grinder has done exactly what I expected it to. When I bought it, it arrived on time and was packaged very well. I had purchased other items at the same time and all items were secure and undamaged. Exactly what you would expect from doing business with quality sellers on Amazon. I would and do recommend this product to anyone looking for a high quality Grinder. You can't go wrong with this little guy. I love it!