What is an angle grinder used for?

An angle grinder is a versatile tool for grinding, cutting, and polishing materials like metal, concrete, and tile. It's popular for removing rust, sharpening tools, cutting metal pipes, and smoothing concrete surfaces.

Which angle grinders are the top rated?

The <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/p/Makita-18V-LXT-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-4-5-5-in-Angle-Grinder-Tool-Only-w-Bonus-18V-Oscillating-Multi-Tool-Tool-Only-XAG04ZXMT03Z/315470908?emt=plpfaq_2501_anglegrinders" style="text-decoration: underline;">18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 4.5/5 in. Angle Grinder (Tool Only) w/Bonus 18V Oscillating Multi-Tool (Tool-Only)</a> is one of our top-rated angle grinders.

When should I wear safety glasses and gloves using an angle grinder?

Always wear safety glasses and gloves when using an angle grinder! These tools can throw debris and sparks, which can cause serious injury if you're not adequately protected. Wearing a dust mask if working with dust-creating materials is also essential.

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18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 4-1/2 in./5 in. Cut-Off/Angle Grinder (Tool-Only)

(4.6 / 4046)

Model# XAG04Z

$16900

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M18 FUEL 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 4-1/2 in./5 in. Braking Grinder With Paddle Switch (Tool-Only)

(4.7 / 997)

Model# 2882-20

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$27900

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M18 FUEL 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 4-1/2 in./5 in. Grinder with Variable Speed & Slide Switch (Tool-Only)

(4.7 / 944)

Model# 2889-20

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$27900

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M18 FUEL 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 5 in. Flathead Braking Grinder with Paddle Switch No-Lock (Tool-Only)

(4.7 / 204)

Model# 2886-20

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$32900

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M18 FUEL 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 5 in. Flathead Braking Grinder w/Paddle Switch No-Lock and Brushless Grinder

(4.7 / 1402)

Model# 2886-20-2880-20

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$29900

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18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 4-1/ 2 in. /5 in. X-LOCK Angle Grinder with AFT, Tool Only

(4.6 / 130)

Model# XAG25Z

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$18900

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18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 4-1/2 in./5 in. Paddle Switch X-LOCK Angle Grinder with AFT, Tool Only

(4.5 / 75)

Model# XAG26Z

Limit 3 per order

$19900

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M18 FUEL 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 5 in. Flathead Braking Grinder with Slide Switch Lock-On (Tool-Only)

(4.7 / 186)

Model# 2887-20

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$32900

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M18 FUEL 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 4-1/2 in./5 in. Braking Grinder W/Paddle Switch and Brushless Grinder

(4.7 / 692)

Model# 2882-20-2880-20

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$24900

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40V Max XGT Brushless Cordless 4-1/2/5 in. Angle Grinder with Electric Brake (Tool Only)

(4.4 / 14)

Model# GAG01Z

$23900

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20V Cordless Brushless 4-1/2 in. - 5 in. Variable Speed Angle Grinder with FLEXVOLT Advantage (Tool-Only)

(4.1 / 8)

Model# DCG416VSB

$27888

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M18 FUEL 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 5 in. Braking Grinder & 4-1/2 in. /5 in. Grinder w/Paddle Switch

(4.7 / 1394)

Model# 2887-20-2880-20

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$29900

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Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 4-1/2 in./5 in. Cut-Off/Angle Grinder (Tool-Only)

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 4-1/2 in./5 in. Braking Grinder With Paddle Switch (Tool-Only)

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 4-1/2 in./5 in. Grinder with Variable Speed & Slide Switch (Tool-Only)

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 5 in. Flathead Braking Grinder with Paddle Switch No-Lock (Tool-Only)

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 5 in. Flathead Braking Grinder w/Paddle Switch No-Lock and Brushless Grinder

Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 4-1/ 2 in. /5 in. X-LOCK Angle Grinder with AFT, Tool Only

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

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 5 in. Flathead Braking Grinder with Slide Switch Lock-On (Tool-Only)

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 4-1/2 in./5 in. Braking Grinder W/Paddle Switch and Brushless Grinder

Makita 40V Max XGT Brushless Cordless 4-1/2/5 in. Angle Grinder with Electric Brake (Tool Only)

DEWALT 20V Cordless Brushless 4-1/2 in. - 5 in. Variable Speed Angle Grinder with FLEXVOLT Advantage (Tool-Only)

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 5 in. Braking Grinder & 4-1/2 in. /5 in. Grinder w/Paddle Switch

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Makita
18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 4-1/2 in./5 in. Cut-Off/Angle Grinder (Tool-Only)

Milwaukee
M18 FUEL 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 4-1/2 in./5 in. Braking Grinder With Paddle Switch (Tool-Only)

Milwaukee
M18 FUEL 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 4-1/2 in./5 in. Grinder with Variable Speed & Slide Switch (Tool-Only)

Milwaukee
M18 FUEL 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 5 in. Flathead Braking Grinder with Paddle Switch No-Lock (Tool-Only)

Milwaukee
M18 FUEL 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 5 in. Flathead Braking Grinder w/Paddle Switch No-Lock and Brushless Grinder

Makita
18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 4-1/ 2 in. /5 in. X-LOCK Angle Grinder with AFT, Tool Only

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

Milwaukee
M18 FUEL 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 5 in. Flathead Braking Grinder with Slide Switch Lock-On (Tool-Only)

Milwaukee
M18 FUEL 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 4-1/2 in./5 in. Braking Grinder W/Paddle Switch and Brushless Grinder

Makita
40V Max XGT Brushless Cordless 4-1/2/5 in. Angle Grinder with Electric Brake (Tool Only)

DEWALT
20V Cordless Brushless 4-1/2 in. - 5 in. Variable Speed Angle Grinder with FLEXVOLT Advantage (Tool-Only)

Milwaukee
M18 FUEL 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 5 in. Braking Grinder & 4-1/2 in. /5 in. Grinder w/Paddle Switch