Customer Reviews

Makita 9564CV 4-1/2-Inch Angle Grinder

5 star:		(10)
4 star:		(0)
3 star:		(1)
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1 star:		(1)

 

 

This grinder is just what I needed. I keep three different 4 1/2" grinders on hand, one with a thin cutting wheel, one with a flap-disc and this one, for heavy grinding in tight places. The power is equal to my 7" grinder, but much lighter and easier to handle. I enjoy the varible speed control and the size and fit of the Makita 9564CV fits perfect in my hand. I can use this grinder for extended periods of time without getting "writers-cramp" in my hands. It is a little heavier than other 4 1/2" grinders, but I expected that because of the 12 amp power. I have always enjoyed the comfort, style and reliability of Makita tools and this unit is no different. I usually perform a lot of research before buying any tool. Not only do I look at price, but mostly I want the most for my money. Makita provides all of my requests. I sometimes find better pricing than Amazon, but rarely do I receive my product as quick as when I order from Amazon. And I have never experienced anything arriving damaged or missing when I order from Amazon.

Thanks for a GREAT product. The grinder arrived 1 day before scheduled. The packing was perfect. The grinder has no vibration. There are 5 variable speed settings. I used the grinder to sharpen 3 sets of lawn mower blades. Then used it to grind down the bolts holding the wood sides on my utility trailer. The grinder is very well balanced and a little on the heavy side. One handed grinding is uncomfortable. The switch is located on the side and is a positive detent for On and OFF. I look forward to many years of use.

I'm a contractor, and I buy the best tools I can find. Money is a distant second to quality, power, control, etc. I bought this to replace the Makita grinder that broke after only 20 years of commercial use (joke). I was going to get the same model, but decided to upgrade to this one. The soft start and variable speed were a big improvement. Much more control. This one has more power too so it doesn't bog down. Excellent device! I have large glove sized hands and the barrel grip was fine for me. If you have smaller hands, you might want to check for hand fit before purchase.

I've not purchased every type of grinder to compare to this Makita, but I purchased this tool for three reasons: good location for the on/off switch, variable speed, soft start. Its the first 4.5" grinder I've owned and I didn't realize how versatile it is. I've already used it for cutting, sanding, grinding, cleaning rust with a wire brush assembly.

The tool isn't very heavy, but when grinding, you need to use two hands to keep it steady. It includes a hand grip that can be placed on either side of the grinder (or removed) which is a big help doing body work in tight places when you can't control which way you hold the tool.

The variable speed is especially handy for auto body work when you just want to clear away rust with a brush attachment, you put it on low speed and you won't damage the metal. For this reason alone I highly recommend the variable speed. With a brush attachment, I've now done in 6 weeks about 10 years of painting jobs because there wasn't a fast easy way to remove the rust. Well, now I have it.

The grinder is very powerful for its size; I was using this at a remote site with a 2000 watt generator, and you can hear the generator labor when you really bear down cutting or grinding (although a 2000 watt generator will produce 16 amps, more than enough for the tool)

Its been a while since I bought a tool that I've used this much and enjoyed. I put off cleaning an extremely rusted metal mailbox post for about 10 years. I tried hand brushing, sanders, and couldn't really get rid of all the rust. This tool took it off in under 10 minutes and I had it sealed with some POR-15 all in under 30 minutes.

If you're doing more than just cutting, get the variable speed: it makes this tool twice as useful.

One oddity: when I received this tool, it was dusty, almost like somebody from the factory with dirty gloves had picked it up and not bothered cleaning it. But the tool looked unused, I wiped it down and it clearly had never been used, and I have no issue, so I don't know if mine is an odd case, or whether the QC guy isn't careful.

I use these grinders every day. Ordered several and the first one I used started making a horrible grinding noise inside and quit working in less than 2 WEEKS! These were cheaper than other places online so I wonder where these were from. Pitiful quality.

At first I wondered how a tool could be so expensive compared to others but then after reading some reviews I decided to purchase it. This tool is incredibly smooth and powerful for an angle grinder. I had looked for a grinder with more power than just 7.5 amps because I use it to strip paint and that seems to require a lot of power. I was also looking for a variable speed grinder that could be used in other applications.

DO NOT buy reconditioned tools like this from "CPO Makita". I made the mistake of purchasing this grinder from them, and they sent a tool that was DOA - dead on arrival. When I contacted them, they refused to replace or refund the order! Somehow, they managed to prevent any negative feedback as well, so don't be fooled by the 96% positive number, it is obviously rigged (because it doesn't include my experience at the least).

As for Makita grinders, they are above average, although I wouldn't know how this particular model works by comparison, because the one I received was DOA.

Makita brand has yet to do me wrong. Have only done a few small jobs with this new 4.5" grinder. I have used similar grinders in the 1980s and 1990s. On some jobs we would run the grinders 8 hours a day 5 days per week. Very reliable. Until a Makita chokes the chicken prematurely, I will never look to another brand for power tools.

Best grinder for the money. Well worth the extra money for a 12 amp grinder. It will never let you down and can tackle the toughest jobs!

First the slow start avoid kick.Second I use that machine every day since 2 years and bravo, no problemo.