Thanks for taking the time to review this. We run mulchers and have to sharpen teeth daily with cubitron disks. Theres very little usable info out there on products like this one. We went ahead and bought the 402. Real world testing is helpful. 👍
I own this angle grinder, but am just an occasional user. Need a refresher when I do need to use one. This is an excellent video! You cover all the bases and your final thoughts make sense.
I own 7 Angle Grinders and want more, and for the exact reason you bought another one, I got one for wire, one for 60, 80, 120, one for Cutoff wheel, I also have a cordless, and I just picked up the Dewalt Mini Cutoff wheel. I think I'm a grinder addict, lol. I show them on my channel also, maybe I'll buy another Dewalt and do a Review. I like the new Allen Wrench heads, but. I dont like the paddle switches, I like the on/off button. Nice video....
Thanks for the video. This is my first angle grinder, so needed a bit of help to understand my new tool. The instructions weren’t hugely helpful. All the best.
I'm new to using a grinder. My biggest fear is having the wheel shatter. I've watched lots of videos. I was afraid that I was doing something wrong because the wrench seems sort of useless for the DWE402. I just tightened it with my hand like you did. And I assumed I must have been doing something wrong until I watched your video and you did the same thing.
Glad I could help set you at ease. Be sure you always have your guard on your grinder properly set, use the correct size wheels for your grinder, and discard your wheels when they become worn down. Following those precautions will most likely prevent an accident. I can count on one hand in 25+ years how many times I've seen a wheel fly apart, and it was almost always due to someone being negligent.
one thing i noticed you didnt mention is there is a little button on the left hand side if you press and hold after engaging the paddle switch said button will lock the grinder to stay on and will turn off once the paddle switch is given pressure so that may reduce the fatigue you mentioned. I havent tried it yet but I imagine thats what the button is for
Good video. I'm looking into starting to make knives by stock removal. Grinding down a bar of steel to shape. Would you recommend the 7 or 11 amp for that? Looks like I will like your channel with the forging stuff too 👍
When it comes to rapid material removal the more power the faster the material removal. You also might want to look into getting a belt sander you'll have a lot more control than with a grinder
I am sure that you know this, but the more heat that you generate during stock removal, the more likely that you are to destroy the temper of the steel.
How Is it so far? I’m a student at my community college for welding and I’d like my own grinder and I’d like for it to last me for a good while and to use everyday
For safety and warranty, what combination of (bottom spacer or locking nut) is used when putting on a "Double Row Diamond Cut Wheel"(DW4774) on a DWE402? Is locking nut required since wheel screws on already?
I have personally never used a diamond cutting wheel before. From the videos I've watched it looks like they are installed the same way a cut off wheel is installed. If you decide to purchase one just be sure that the RPM rating on your wheel matches the rpm speed on your grinder. And be sure to follow the installation instructions on the wheel.
I have had this for a couple months now and I’m not sure what happened but the guard seems to be really loose and doesn’t lock into place. Is there anything you recommend? I don’t have much tool experience and need this for school
Appreciate your review, certainly a like and subscribe and keep 'em coming. Paddle switch I now prefer given wrist issues of late and gotten used to it though like you previously used slide switches only. I do agree with another reviewer regarding enhanced safety with paddle switch.
I would never ever buy a grinder with a sliding switch. Absolutely unsafe. I call that kind of switch a suicide switch. Paddle switch is way safer and easier to use. On construction site you will not see a suicide switch grinder period.
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Thanks for taking the time to review this. We run mulchers and have to sharpen teeth daily with cubitron disks. Theres very little usable info out there on products like this one. We went ahead and bought the 402. Real world testing is helpful. 👍
Glad to help out!
I own this angle grinder, but am just an occasional user. Need a refresher when I do need to use one. This is an excellent video! You cover all the bases and your final thoughts make sense.
Thank you for watching and for your feedback! If you have any questions let me know.
I own 7 Angle Grinders and want more, and for the exact reason you bought another one, I got one for wire, one for 60, 80, 120, one for Cutoff wheel, I also have a cordless, and I just picked up the Dewalt Mini Cutoff wheel. I think I'm a grinder addict, lol. I show them on my channel also, maybe I'll buy another Dewalt and do a Review. I like the new Allen Wrench heads, but. I dont like the paddle switches, I like the on/off button. Nice video....
Have you seen the Metabo flat head grinders? They are really nice. Might end up being my next grinder.
@@steelforestweldingandforge no I have not I'm going to google it now... Thanks for the heads up.... Great Channel by the way
thank you!
Thanks for the video. This is my first angle grinder, so needed a bit of help to understand my new tool. The instructions weren’t hugely helpful. All the best.
That's what this channel is all about :) Glad to help.
Great demonstration. Thank-you for taking the time.
glad you enjoyed it
I'm new to using a grinder. My biggest fear is having the wheel shatter. I've watched lots of videos. I was afraid that I was doing something wrong because the wrench seems sort of useless for the DWE402. I just tightened it with my hand like you did. And I assumed I must have been doing something wrong until I watched your video and you did the same thing.
Glad I could help set you at ease. Be sure you always have your guard on your grinder properly set, use the correct size wheels for your grinder, and discard your wheels when they become worn down. Following those precautions will most likely prevent an accident. I can count on one hand in 25+ years how many times I've seen a wheel fly apart, and it was almost always due to someone being negligent.
@@steelforestweldingandforge ah very good to know! Thank you so much for your response!
Informative video for newbies like myself. Thanks
happy to help
Good Video, just unboxed the same grinder.....now the book makes a lot more sense :)....Subscribed
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ty and glad I could help.
one thing i noticed you didnt mention is there is a little button on the left hand side if you press and hold after engaging the paddle switch said button will lock the grinder to stay on and will turn off once the paddle switch is given pressure so that may reduce the fatigue you mentioned. I havent tried it yet but I imagine thats what the button is for
You are 100% correct, that's exactly what it is!
Good video. I'm looking into starting to make knives by stock removal. Grinding down a bar of steel to shape. Would you recommend the 7 or 11 amp for that? Looks like I will like your channel with the forging stuff too 👍
I'm also looking at a Makita brand 7.5 amp grinder. Comes with wheels
When it comes to rapid material removal the more power the faster the material removal. You also might want to look into getting a belt sander you'll have a lot more control than with a grinder
@@steelforestweldingandforge thank you
I am sure that you know this, but the more heat that you generate during stock removal, the more likely that you are to destroy the temper of the steel.
How Is it so far? I’m a student at my community college for welding and I’d like my own grinder and I’d like for it to last me for a good while and to use everyday
So far so good. I've even managed to be a bonehead and drop it a few times and so far no damage at all. I'm very happy with it.
@@steelforestweldingandforge thank you!
Very informative video for newbie’s like myself. Thanks
Teaching is a big part of this channel I'm glad I could help
I have the same grinder and it's very well built internally. If you dont like the position of the switch , unscrew the head and rotate to your liking.
I agree it's been a wise investment.
Great demo.Thanks.
glad i could help!
@@steelforestweldingandforge I bought Wen 944 but I'm gonna return it and get DeWalt 4011. DeWalt is much lighter and has better guard.
For safety and warranty, what combination of (bottom spacer or locking nut) is used when putting on a "Double Row Diamond Cut Wheel"(DW4774) on a DWE402? Is locking nut required since wheel screws on already?
I have personally never used a diamond cutting wheel before. From the videos I've watched it looks like they are installed the same way a cut off wheel is installed. If you decide to purchase one just be sure that the RPM rating on your wheel matches the rpm speed on your grinder. And be sure to follow the installation instructions on the wheel.
Love my paddle switch on stainless
Casual grenades are casual 😂
everyone needs a hobby
I have had this for a couple months now and I’m not sure what happened but the guard seems to be really loose and doesn’t lock into place. Is there anything you recommend?
I don’t have much tool experience and need this for school
Have you buy any chance dropped in a couple times?
Appreciate your review, certainly a like and subscribe and keep 'em coming. Paddle switch I now prefer given wrist issues of late and gotten used to it though like you previously used slide switches only. I do agree with another reviewer regarding enhanced safety with paddle switch.
Is that the bigger one cuz I know there’s a big one n small one also
I guess you would call this the middle sized model. Dwelt does make one model that is bigger than this 1 but it's a freaking monster
Should have used the Allen Key. Need the complete review.
Don't need to when a grinder is equipped with a lock. It's just a waste of time.
The Allen key works as it should. No worse or better than a spanner wrench. But like he said, just tighten with your hand.
I want one
you won't regret buying one.
I would never ever buy a grinder with a sliding switch. Absolutely unsafe. I call that kind of switch a suicide switch. Paddle switch is way safer and easier to use. On construction site you will not see a suicide switch grinder period.