Makita GD0600 Corded Die Grinder Review - A Very handy Tool For Any Busy Workshop!

I purchased this makita GD0600 die grinder for chainsaw carving projects, but it is a very versatile machine with lots of uses around the workshop. I purchased Kutzall Extreem 1/4" shank burrs for carving and a fairly cheap set of five carbide burrs which proved to be very good for both wood and steel.
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Bestgle Set of 5 Tungsten Carbide Burrs: amzn.to/3vXIwar
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[@emmaleehartle1968]

*For the price, this is a pretty decent grinder **MyBest.Tools** With 90 psi shop pressure is hard to stall even when material galls up in wheel. I've got three of them now, two of them I bought back in 1992 and they are still going strong!*

[@adriandeb2710]

Been looking at one of these, so glad you did the review, def getting one now

[@RussellPlatten]

It is a good tool Adrian! :-)

[@jano8257]

Try to run the carbide burrs on high speed (20000-25000 rpm) if you got a rpm selector on the Makita.Those type of burrs become fragile in low speed. Great review.Nice wooden Moai faces!

[@RussellPlatten]

Thanks for the tip! :-)

[@kalleklp7291]

"A Dremel on steroids.." Yup! And that would be exactly what I need! 🤗 I looked after a review for this exact machine as I wanted to see it in action before I buy one. As expected Makita delivers what's needed. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help! :-)

[@raypitcher9767]

Many thanks Russell this is an outstanding review and exactly what I wished to learn, we seem to be using the same pieces and doing likewise projects. Much appreciated, this is my next update machine. Keep carving, they're looking fine.

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad it was helpful Ray! :-)

[@yuralb]

Great review! Completely reveals the capabilities of the machine. Too bad there is no rpm control. Thank you!

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@grumpymonkey9489]

Great Vid bud, looks to be an excellent piece of kit.

[@RussellPlatten]

It is going to get a lot of use! :-)

[@paulorlando5877]

Must get one of these,because I have a few 1/4 shank bits that don't fit dremel.

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@Welder-vv9rf]

Right off the bat great details and info

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help! :-)

[@johnmacmillan627]

Thx, just what I was looking for!

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad I could help John! :-)

[@krazyhartin]

Your review is very helpful, I'm learning about these die grinders, my Dremel did break so I was looking for something more durable. I see this tool online, it can come with either 110Volt or 230Volt, I want to see if it uses a domestic powerplug or the industrial type (yellow 110V and or blue 230V plugs). I see that yours has the UK powerplug, so this is perfect for all my needs and is decent on price.

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@БруталесАморалес]

Спасибо за демонстрацию ,makitы!

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@cchemmes-seeseeart3948]

Nice review. I'm sold. I was talking with you on your other video about the dremel router hand built router table. I appreciate this lesson greatly! You do a nice job showing what to do with the tools. The picture is getting clearer to me of which tool to use for which task (e.g. Dremel carvers/ grinders for finer /small work; die grinder for intermediate). I have a shed full of logs of various sizes, from storms that I have collected & kept for years, ready to go when they thaw out this spring, so I was thrilled to see you speak & demonstrate your work with such wood. I think I will need a chain saw as well, to deal with this storm wood. And last night I also happened to come across the idea of putting kutzall wheels on an angle grinder; have you tried that? Would you agree that it would be good for large material removal; die grinder for intermediate, & Dremel for details?

[@cchemmes-seeseeart3948]

p.s. nice carvings/ examples in the video.

[@RussellPlatten]

If I were you, I would start off small. Get the router bits and carbide burrs for the Dremel and also some sanding drums for it. Keep everything as cheap as you can and use the 0.75" x 1.5" stock you have to practice and learn how to use the various bits and attachments. 1.5" is a little too narrow for relief carving, but you could glue and clamp two pieces togeather and make it 3". You will need a dust mask too. If you spend some time practicing and are sure that you want to move onto bigger projects, then I would buy more equipment to facilitate that. Chainsaws are very dangerous! I had a very lucky escape a few years ago when a kick back resulted in me chainsawing the right hand side of my head. An angle grinder with a Kutzall disk will remove stock quickly, but this is also a dangerous tool. Smaller is safer and you will soon find out that even small tools can be hard to control in many situations. Of course, you must decide how to proceed for yourself. There are some great videos out there of power carving projects. I often download line art and use that as a pattern for practicing. :-)

[@cchemmes-seeseeart3948]

@@RussellPlatten I'm going to take your advice; it sounds wise. One more question. I saw some inexpensive 1/4" bits, that are for lower speed drills, that have spikes all over & resemble the kutzall. Do you have any experience with those? ; e.g. DEWALT DWA4970 Steel 1/2" Hp Cylinder Rotary Rasp File . It sounds safer, at lower speed, & is only $3.78 on Az

[@cchemmes-seeseeart3948]

@@RussellPlatten I think the only thing I would really want a chain saw for is to harvest pieces of wood after storms, to cut off a chunk from a larger piece that I could not otherwise use/ carry. This seems the best route to quickly achieve this task??? even though i HATE the idea of a chain saw. I was thinking like a Black & Decker cordless. I like the idea of the symbolism of using storm wood to create a work of art from it (and live across the street from a park where there are huge chunks of wood after every storm); but I need to learn my woods better first (beyond fairly limited current knowledge), so I know what I am harvesting :)

[@cchemmes-seeseeart3948]

@@RussellPlatten I am sure I am going the right direction doing some building with the massive amount of wood I have gathered. (massive to me anyways; it is taking over the small areas I have available). I pray about everything, & had idea to use freeform wood constructions in my art/ paintings, & prayed for guidance. When I read a daily Word (in a Bible based life application teaching book), to my amazement, it spoke of the dude from star wars (I don't know stars that well), who played hans solo. At first, he was a failed actor, & took up the craft of woodworking, & building things. Since this has happened with perfect answers to prayer for 20 years, I am sure this was no coincidence, right when praying about my art. I may not do this forever, for ALL my art though, so your advice is wise, to limit what tools I buy. I am excited to get started. I am going to order those items you suggest to start. Thanks.

[@bobcarney-yj7ic]

I’m so disappointed you sound really good and straight to the point with no unnecessary music however you don’t show us how you fit the bits . I have just bought this tool and I 😮hate reading manuals I haven’t a clue what a wheel point is. So I got your video up to enlighten me. Of course I’m no wiser for some reason when you demonstrate the various bits you cut the part out of how you fit the bit in the collet Why?

[@RussellPlatten]

I thought that viewers would read the instructions if they could not figure out how to fit the bits Bob! :-)

[@arrependaja624]

Excellent review 👏👍

[@RussellPlatten]

Thank you! :-)

[@extrememod_ahu]

Excellent video. I'm actually looking to buy this product but I only wish you could demonstrate more metal work. I'm currently using a Dremel-fake, primarily to cut 5mm thick copper and aluminium heatsinks and it's just not good enough. The only thing that concerns me is that it m ight be a challenge to use this to do complex cutting in tight spaces.. Any idea on whether there are any bits options for that?

[@RussellPlatten]

There are a lot of bits to choose from Dimitry and you can pick them up fairly cheaply. Have a look at the bits on Amazon, you will be able to see what is available. :-)

[@OGYouTuber05]

Hi Russell. A UK bonsai artist Graham Potter supplies a carbine bit he calls the terrier which scoops through the hardests of woods like butter. Have you used it?

[@RussellPlatten]

I haven't. I will have a look! :-)

[@pjenslin1]

Great video! Thanks! Maybe a dumb question, but forgive me as I don't work with metal at all, only woodworking, but will this carbide rotary burr bit take away aluminum?

[@RussellPlatten]

It will work on aluminium Philip, but the bits may clog and require clearing. :-)

[@maxcrowner4431]

Awesome review

[@RussellPlatten]

Thank you Max! :-)

[@maxcrowner4431]

@@RussellPlatten I ended up buying one after watching this, picked it up yesterday. I’m pretty impressed with it actually, a lot bigger than what I was expecting it to be, I got it to replace my £20 dremmel rip off. I use it mainly on metal to prep for welding or to finish after welding, so far so good!

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@shaileshmd71]

Could you please demonstrate how you " anchored" the bit in the grinder and kept it anchored? My US version did not come with the wrenches. I am assuming you use one wrench to firmly grasp the area close to the shank and the second one to screw the cap.

[@RussellPlatten]

Yes, the two spanners are used to change the bits. :-)

[@6776Jo]

Excellent review, thank you 🙂 I wonder if you could help though as I was wanting to purchase this grinder but it says collet size 6mm and the Kutzall bits say 1/4 inch, I assume 6.35mm, did you find that they still fit without problems? Thank you. 👍

[@RussellPlatten]

They are a tight fit Joanne, but workable. Just remove the cap and collet from the die grinder. Slide the Kutzall bit through the cap and into the collet and then place the collet back into the die grinder and tighten the cap. :-)

[@6776Jo]

Thank you for taking the time to reply. You've been very helpful 🙂🙂

[@RussellPlatten]

@@6776Jo You're welcome! :-)

[@paulorlando5877]

Is this a bigger version of a dremel,or does it have other uses?

[@RussellPlatten]

This is a serious workshop tool Paul. The Dremel is more of a hobby tool. :-)

[@andrey9605]

ты не знаешь анатомию животных, но за демонстрацию инструмента спасибо.

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@pinponpapas8875]

"A dremel on steroids" this is exactly what im looking for, is it possible to use dremel bits on this grinder?

[@RussellPlatten]

No, it only has a 6mm collet. The 3mm Dremel bits would snap if used with this die grinder. :-)

[@hazelliddle229]

@@RussellPlatten Makita have a 3mm collet which fits inside the 6mm one. At least in my die grinder GD0601.

[@RussellPlatten]

@@hazelliddle229 Thank you for that information Hazel. It is worth knowing. I think I will stick to 1/4" bits as I have already snapped a 1/8" Kutzall bit in my Dremel by being too aggressive! :-)

[@clarencewhite7765]

@@hazelliddle229 correct you can buy an adapter to use dremel stones. I have one.

[@The_Arby]

Nice one Russell :-) Hope your well mate :-)

[@RussellPlatten]

Great to hear from you Russ! All is well over here. I hope it is up there too! :-)

[@The_Arby]

@@RussellPlatten Yeah am back home again now Russell :-)

[@azizalinaazizalina9430]

It has different speeds ? Or just one speed ?

[@RussellPlatten]

Just one speed. :-)

[@paulorlando5877]

Do you need an air pump for this?

[@RussellPlatten]

No Paul. It is a 240v electric tool. :-)

[@uzairlaghari]

Can we attach a flexable shaft on it?

[@RussellPlatten]

Not that I am aware of! :-)

[@gabrielvillegas7448]

Muy útil.

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@BOTzerker]

Did not point out, from the design and through the use of the vent holes, it blows wood dust away from you.

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@johnbeer4963]

Yeah... A dremel on steroids... That's what I need.. All the magic smoke escaped from my Dremel.

[@Shiva-play]

Can any one tell me makita GD0601 die grinder carbon number

[@RussellPlatten]

Sorry, I do not understand what you mean by "carbon number." :-)

[@leoleoni6161]

Привет из России ; - шлифмашинка классная

[@RussellPlatten]

Привет из Великобритании! :-)

[@fannyso8975]

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[@MrThetaphi]

I love "Dermel on steroid"!

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)