NEW! Cordless Bauer BRUSHLESS Angle Grinder - Initial Review! (Harbor Freight)

[@coytus94]

I've used an old ryobi cordless angle grinder with one of their smaller amp hour batteries before, and it dies in like 3 minutes. Smaller batteries for angle grinders in general are just impractical. Cordless angle grinders are really best for cut off wheels where you need to cut stuff intermittently where it's not constantly running and draining the battery. If you need to do consistent grinding your best bet is to just get a corded version strictly for grinding, and then use the cordless one for cut-off work

[@tommy2facetv]

I've been waiting for this, and the vibrating multi tool saw. What I do have is the finish nailer which has made my life as a maintenance man a lot easier.

[@DereksWorkshopAndProjects]

I have the finish nailer too. Fantastic tool.

[@SillyOmega]

Are you talking about an air powered Finnish nailer. Be cause the only nailer that I know of that has a batteries. Is Bauer brad nailer.

[@AJ-qz3lr]

Good videos. I’ve made purchases based on your reviews. I had been watching them for a couple of years and one time I saw the Target parking lot in one and instantly recognized where that was. Lol. Good work!

[@DereksWorkshopAndProjects]

Flagstaff, AZ is the place haha? Thanks for all the views and comments.

[@jeremyd8778]

In my opinion 1.5ah batteries are only good for flashlights and impact drivers. They don't last very long and give the tool poor performance. They do help getting the tooI in smaller spaces .

[@Mexicanmike87]

Was wondering if you were gonna be reviewing this! Glad to see more brushless tools coming from Bauer

[@DereksWorkshopAndProjects]

Ya, looking forward to brushless impacts!

[@rjgmedia6298]

Funny this is exactly what happened to me. Site said they had it, wasn’t on the shelf, a regular employee said they didn’t have any. Went to the store manager and bugged him, he confirmed they had boxes of them but weren’t going to put them out “till they depleted their stock of the regular ones first.” Seems to be a HF thing. Whose going to buy the cheaper one when this is only like 20 bucks more!

[@DereksWorkshopAndProjects]

That’s crazy, that store manager should probably find a job elsewhere if they aren’t going to help a customer get what they want. The regular ones aren’t going anywhere, pretty much guarantee it I think.

[@rjgmedia6298]

@@DereksWorkshopAndProjects to be fair, I did get it, the manager got it for me no problem, he just meant they weren’t going to display them until the regular ones were mostly sold. But if someone came in and specifically asked for one like I did, he would gladly go get one.

[@DereksWorkshopAndProjects]

Ah, well still, I doubt that’s corporates intention. I don’t think they are planning on replacing the brushed with the brushless I think it is in addition to the brushed version. Come to think of it though, my store manager harassed me about it a little too. I told him what I wanted and he pointed at the brushed ones and I told him I already had two of those and wanted the brushless, then he went to the back. Slightly annoyed I might say. B once he found them I think he realized I knew what I was talking about and happily gave me one.

[@mrgreen9086]

Can't wait for the brushless drills

[@DereksWorkshopAndProjects]

And impacts!

[@PawOfRizzo]

I'm kinda surprised they didn't start with a brushless drill in the line, but definitely looking forward to one.

[@SirGolfalot-]

Good review. I was looking at the brushless grinder to cut metal fence posts into sections. I think it'll do fine with a 5AH battery.

[@DereksWorkshopAndProjects]

It’s pretty impressive even with the 3ah.

[@PawOfRizzo]

Thanks for the review. This will probably be my next Bauer purchase. Good to see u test on the smaller battery. I have the Porter Cable 20v as well, it’s brushed, and similar experience with small battery, so seems consistent with these home DIYer 20v lines. - but the bigger battery helps in the grinder. The brushless oscillating tool is great, too!

[@DereksWorkshopAndProjects]

Ya this grinder is seriously miles better than the brushed version, I don't know how you could get much better than it. Would be interested in the oscillating tool.

[@PawOfRizzo]

@@DereksWorkshopAndProjects I picked up the grinder today. That oscillating tool is on sale this week if you're in the Inside Track club. Compared to my 20v Porter Cable, the Bauer brushless oscillating tool seems quite a bit better.

[@waynewicks5349]

Great review I like honest reviews thanks

[@mariolopez9479]

I have a makita 18 grinder it’s a piece of junk over heats and the run time is 13 minutes on 6.0 batteries I’m gonna Dutch it and get me one of these great video

[@cbmech2563]

I bought the grease gun yesterday and they didn't even know what it was, let alone where it was. It took them about 20 minutes to find it. It wasn't even in the system to use the Bauer coupon, the manager had to put it in.

[@ryans7706]

Just watched a video, if you cut the little tab and massage a dewalt battery in place the dewalt battery’s work in Bauer 20v tools

[@TickleBall]

I almost, ALMOST purchased the Hercules version of this grinder. I much prefer a paddle handle (which the Herc. has) rather than the dedicated on/off button. However… The Makita brushless version was only $20(ish) more expensive and I decided to go w/ it. But I still pick up the Herc. every time I go in The Freight. Maybe I’ll purchase it as a backup? 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@DereksWorkshopAndProjects]

That's my whole problem with the Hercules brand is that its (generally) barely cheaper than the real name brand stuff, I'd rather just have name brand, but Bauer is CHEAP comparatively.

[@markturner5996]

I have had mine for several months-I use 5.0 ah batteries..It appears the power switch has already failed(powers up the shuts off after about 2 seconds) If you decide to purchase these tools buy the warranty-you will need it! Or,buy better quality tools....!!

[@TERollin89]

Derek thanks for the review. I recently started getting the Bauer brushless tools. I'm a DYI guy so I don't need the top of the line power tools but just want something that work on a budget. Just a general question, is your work shop in conex shipping container?

[@DereksWorkshopAndProjects]

At the time of filming this, yes, now days I have a split shop. The connex is my metal working shop. Welding only. And a 10x20 portable shed (it’s came with the house I bought) holds the mechanics tools, wood tools, chainsaw, etc. it’s where I do any non-welding/fabrication projects. And with any luck this situation will change here in the next year or so too. I want to move to 2 connex buildings split by a covered work area and making the shed my farm and garden storage.

[@llib90630]

the magnet in brushless motor makes stop like that

[@DereksWorkshopAndProjects]

Hmm... Good to know.

[@llib90630]

@@DereksWorkshopAndProjects hmm...ok

[@Bludawg27]

Now they got 8.0 battery I'm using it on my fan an lights they run forever on high

[@flipfix]

Buy 7/8 arbor discs, the package says 5/8 arbor. The threaded portion is 5/8 not where the disc sits.

[@kanive1566]

Does the guard rotate 360° or are there blocks?

[@TheholeyRanger]

If I were you I would take it belt Sander with some really low grit sandpaper and use that on the table instead of a grinder

[@MadWeiner]

How long will it run without a battery?

[@kjwade]

So I have a brushed Bauer angle grinder. Was wanting to get a second but was leaning towards Milwaukee on the second one because I have More Milwaukee batteries, but honestly I can get this brushless Bauer and another 5ah battery for less than the Milwaukee tool only. Do you (or anyone reading this comment) have any experience with both brushless models to convince me one way or the other

[@DereksWorkshopAndProjects]

I’ve used the Milwaukee, never owned it though. Only used it on job sites with other plumbers. The Bauer is good. It’s really good. But I don’t know. I’d maybe try and find some comparisons on KZbin or a least compare specs. Also, Bauer is good, but Milwaukee is usually just a bit better if not more.

[@jeffb5463]

Excellent video. Do you prefer any particular brand of grinding/cutting wheels? Thanks

[@DereksWorkshopAndProjects]

The Bauer stuff is good. The DeWalt stuff is good. I use either. Stay away from Amazon special flap discs though.

[@the_legend3185]

Have you tried out the newish Bauer brushless impact driver?

[@DereksWorkshopAndProjects]

Not yet but would like to.

[@the_legend3185]

@@DereksWorkshopAndProjects yeah same, I've got a Rigid impact and drill and I think the batteries are starting to wear out. I've got a few bauer tools so might pick up that brushless impact and see how it does.

[@PawOfRizzo]

@@the_legend3185 I'll likely pick it up myself as well. I think it's only $50, so I don't think it's a bad deal....at some point they will likely do a "Bauer Days" so maybe will wait until that point to save a few bucks.

[@artbrann]

or in case you missed it, 25% off coupon for Memorial Day(Bauer is NOT listed as a restriction), I plan on snagging the 1 hand recip after work(I picked up the brushless grinder and brushless impact driver already)

[@jimwagner9079]

Just bought one today and it's going back tomorrow. The switch is FUBAR and won't stay on

[@DereksWorkshopAndProjects]

Happens, just switch it out!

[@user-du1oo5qr6p]

Gotta sub to a Dereck even though he doesn't know how to spell his own name ;)

[@DTYREE]

Mine wont run beyond initial start up no matter what battery i put on it, stops after about 2 seconds

[@DereksWorkshopAndProjects]

Weird. If it’s within that 3 month warranty just go get it exchanged.

[@DTYREE]

@@DereksWorkshopAndProjects I had it over a year, I wouldn't bought a new one came home took the old one apart to see if I could see anything visibly wrong. Put it back together now it works perfect.

[@DereksWorkshopAndProjects]

Weird. Well that’s good I guess!

[@randyfravel252]

Does it shut off if you use it hard like the other one does?

[@DereksWorkshopAndProjects]

If you use it REALLY hard but it’s actually hard to shut off. You have to try to shut it off.

[@raymonddriggers]

Can’t wait till AVE tears it apart

[@DereksWorkshopAndProjects]

I don’t feel like he even makes content like that anymore. It’s been a long time since I have seen it.

[@raymonddriggers]

@@DereksWorkshopAndProjects ok thanks Derek

[@raymonddriggers]

@@DereksWorkshopAndProjects yeah his vee-jay-000’s are few and far in between on my alert

[@DereksWorkshopAndProjects]

Yes. I miss his traditional videos. I would like to see him tear it apart myself.

[@ExCeLGUNNER]

how long it last with the 5.0 ?

[@HEADBANGRR]

These brushless version are junk. You're much better off going with a corded version with a high 4.7 rating vs the cordless has a 4.5 and a ton of one star COMPLAINTS

[@DereksWorkshopAndProjects]

Agree to disagree. I used the brushless grinder this morning and really enjoy it.

[@HEADBANGRR]

@@DereksWorkshopAndProjects JUST KEEP TELLING YOURSELF THAT 😁

[@DereksWorkshopAndProjects]

I have lots of the corded grinders too. If I’m getting down to serious fab/welding work, I do use the corded versions but for quick work especially where there isn’t convenient power to pull from, I love it.

[@robertbolding4182]

you send up my blood pressure , make your videos about the tool . dont talk about what you will or will not do just do it. you are fired.

[@DereksWorkshopAndProjects]

I was unaware that you were paying me anything to make this video. I expect a paycheck now for the time you did think you were my boss and could tell me how to create my content and then “fire me”.

[@SVMSICE]

You can hire me, what do you pay and what do you want to see?

[@asdf12347109]

Hot glue gun is a no go with the 1.5AH battery. So frustrating. I get MAYBE six heat-ups (turning it back off as soon as the light turns green) then the stupid thing is flat. Worst tool to find out you can't use because you have a dead battery, I don't have anything else that does what a glue gun does.

[@DereksWorkshopAndProjects]

Ya, having used my hot glue gun more, I have found the same thing.

[@escapetherace1943]

run 5 or 8 amp batteries stop being a cheapskate