Makita XAG26Z 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 4-1/2” / 5" Paddle Switch X-LOCK Angle Grinder, with AFT®, Tool Only

The grinder is powerful and it's a well built kicka$$ grinder. I didn't realize it used the special attachment system when I bought it. It's larger than I had expected but I'm used to using the subcompact line of 18v Makita tools and they're the same size as the 12v line, so I don't know what I was thinking. I really like the paddle and the no lock-on on it. It's has a redundant safety so you can't accidentally hurt yourself changing wheels or picking it up etc. And even though the mounting system has to have the correct wheels with the x-mount, it's a really strong and grinder. I used it to cut through a couple of sections of 2" schedule 160 pressure pipe from the oil field, and it murdered the pipe no problem only stopping once to check square, and I didn't use the cutoff wheels, I used the grinding wheel they sent with it in the box so the surface area in contact with the pipe was like 5/16" thick wheel= way too much to be doing what I did. But I wanted to know if it could do it and I was impressed with everything with one exception. It did bring a freshly charged 5mah battery down to 2 bars on the battery meter. It's a power hog for sure but if it is used as intended, you can get a lot of use out of what ever batteries you use. Bigger the better though if you intend to use it continuously. My 2.0mah only get about 3-5 cuts with a 1/16 cutoff the 5.0 battery is significantly more. It doesn't drip to the 3rd bar of the four bars until after the 2.0 is already back on the charger. Hope that helps someone. That's why the rating I gave. Trying to be honest.

Just finished my job. So easy, safe and perfect to work with it!!I like the brakes, the motor stops immediately.

Using this to clean up welds and generally ... grind things has been fantastic. The paddle switch is nice, the battery life is great, and it's an ergonomic tool. The xlock system is fantastic, switching things is easy and fast with no extra tools to mess around with. However, the discs for xlock are more expensive and there are fewer options, so keep that in mind.

The cordless feature is of course the best part of this grinder. I don’t know why I waited so long, it’s just so much more convenient. Plenty of power And the battery lasts long enough for every job I’ve had for it. I’m Addition, compared to my corded version, This has several upgrades. The toolless disc changes Are so quick and convenient, I just love that feature. The guards can also be exchanged and adjusted without any tools, a very nice feature as well. The brake is such a time saver and so much safer. Even the switch is improved.