SNAP-ON VS MILWAUKEE RIGHT ANGLE GRINDERS - FULL REVIEW AND TEST

[@joeromano5484]

Snap on needs to stick with wrenches and sockets leave the power tools to Milwaukee

[@josephjackson3746]

Ive had the Milwaukee one since earlier this year and its one of my favorite power tools. I use 4.0 batteries and do some pretty heavy grinding with it and use it to cut up to 1/8” steel. Just grinding it hardly ever cuts out and cutting steel it’ll cut off after about 45 seconds. Works absolutely great cutting off bolts on rusty salt ridden Ohio steel

[@bobmoore8321]

You would think Snap On would be doing their own comparison tests against competitors tools before releasing them

[@brandondallaire]

Why? If they do that, they will stop seeling thigns since Snapon is pretty low rank when talking electric tools

[@cucolopez1942]

Wow that Snap on is a pile, can almost get 90 degree and straight Milwaukee grinders for the same price as the pile💩. Great vid Rusbelt👊🏼

[@garrettdorr1093]

I have had the Milwaukee since just around the time they came out. It’s works awesome. When we get corrosion on wheels and hubs here in Buffalo it super quick and easy to just grab it and clean everything up. I’m currently at 10 m12 batteries and I use the 4.0 with the grinder and it lasts a long time. For my money no one is better than Milwaukee for battery powered tools.

[@jascospeed]

Another Snap on swing and a miss. It's just embarrassing at this point, the M12 Stubby beat the NEW 18v Snap on CT-9010 mid torque impact! And we don't need to mention the price difference. This die grinder is a joke, 1. no variable speed trigger 2. No light 3. Higher voltage and less power and much less run time 4. bigger size 5. Snap on approved over pricing strategy 6. Cheap looking battery indicator that is mostly useless. Snap on needs to drop the power tools division and stick to hand tools and cabinets( which are good). I do like the magnet accessory for the battery but that's it. Good video man, keep up the good work.

[@alvinfink589]

I have the 6.0 battery for my Milwaukee, and I love it!

[@jeffreydeutsch7336]

The main difference is that SnapOn followed the design of air grinders and uses a rt. angle gear in the head that minimizes the width and depth of the head. Milwaukee has the motor in the head, which limits the size of the motor; it cannot run 3" rolocs, per Milwaukee. It will trip out. The head is about the size of a 2" roloc. Milwaukee avoiding the rt angle gears saves power and cost. On the other hand, keeping the motor in the handle, like the air motor in a pneumatic grinder, SnapOn could have made the motor as big as they wanted, they could have gone to 18 volts, they could have supplied enough power to easily overcome the losses in the rt. angle gears, but sadly, they did not. I like the SnapOn approach better. I don't care how long the handle is, I want the smaller head, but they blew it in the execution. They need to redo it with more motor.

[@suspekt6702]

I run mine with 3" roloc, doesn't trip if you just use it to strip paint and rust off stuff.

[@jonnychavez1879]

As someone who is in the market for one of these tools, and has tools, batteries, and chargers for both brands, I’m going with the Milwaukee hands down. Way better tool and more reliable. I’m really glad that I’ve watched this comparison! You just helped me make the decision much easier. Thanks for your content! Keep up the good work!

[@bigmike2149]

So glad I didn’t fall into the Snap On electric tool rabbit hole. For the cost of the Snappy angle grinder, I could buy 2 Milwaukee grinders… angle and straight.

[@EragonElda777]

Appearance: Snap-on better. Productivity/Efficiency: definitely Milwaukee. I'd probably buy Milwaukee.

[@RustbeltMechanic]

Yes for size and appearance I had a lot of hope for the snapon... but just met with mostly disappointment

[@cheese7837]

I just seen my friends new drill from snap on and it shuts off non stop its brushless. Good video

[@bobrewer177]

I love my Milwaukee and so does everybody else in my shop, lol, half the time somebody else has it and I’m looking around trying to find it, but it’s all good I love my brothers in the shop

[@mickholgate3347]

100% Milwaukee, snap on for hand tools though!!!

[@FleetTech97]

Yupp I agree.

[@grell6969]

Hit the nail on the head with this comment

[@toddh6234]

Great video and thanks for posting. Protect your lungs! that is some nasty stuff flying around there. Many shipyard workers suffer from not wearing their PPE properly or not wearing it at all. After years of bad practice their lungs get damaged. The Milwaukee is only rated for up to a 2 inch wheel, you may get a longer run time with the smaller wheel.

[@daveyio87]

I think in the future snap on should make some prototypes and give it to people like you to review and give critsim and concerns to make it a better product before launch. Don't get me wrong I love snap on but I think Milwaukee seems to have a better product at at better price point.

[@RustbeltMechanic]

Agree on both points for this tool

[@ranacherian]

Wonder why there is no such thing as a 110v angled die grinder..

[@court2379]

That has a small size. Those straight ones use the wrong motor type. I totally agree with you the cord isn't the problem, the huge air compressor to run them and air lines are.

[@BreakdownswithBrian]

I personally a battery powered milwaukee fan. But love me some snap on. I have the die grinder. Use it all the time. And couldnt be any happier with it. Love the videos, keep them.going

[@FreedomIsntFree2023]

Glad I went down the Milwaukee rabbit hole for power tools!!

[@TBizzell68]

Just bought the Milwaukee yesterday, ordered a set of roloc discs which should be here this morning. I’ve actually got a brake job to do this morning so I may give her a go. I could do without the light on this tool but have used the lights on my drill and impact quite a bit. Great video!

[@RustbeltMechanic]

Hope it works out great for you!

[@jz009able]

Milwaukee babe. I ve had this m12 die grinder for a year now and I love it. Great tool

[@michaelwright1602]

I bought two Milwaukee units, the straight and ninety, for less than one SO. Suits me well, and I already have a bunch of M12 batteries. Been using both without issue, just let the tool do the work.

[@Jasonitodd]

Thanks for the info, just made my decision a lot easier. Time to retire the air grinder and go with Milwaukee.

[@zanechristenson3436]

It’s cutting out at lower RPM because it’s ability to cool itself by drawing in air flow is directly correlated to how fast it’s spinning.

[@blazebox71]

Thanks for thr good review milwaukee seems to be your best bet for those light grinding and cutting jobs also for me personally the trigger would be the way to go

[@serbiansfinest]

I am still using the old school air die grinder. I am a huge battery fan but air is way more powerful,smaller thats my reason for sticking with air as far as die grinders go.

[@RustbeltMechanic]

Totally understand that one 👍🏻

[@FredD63]

I agree with you about air power

[@oldman3388]

I don't have any of the small cordless grinder I have my m18 one with the 4" disc. I have alot of the 14.4 tools and seeing your video on the m12 awhile back I really like it and said I wait abit to see when you do a update on it and you just sold me on the m12. keep up the great work 🔧🔧🔧🔧

[@martylucas8557]

I would suggest using a Milwaukee M12 4 or 6 amp battery. Why would you use a 3 amp? You can also get the 3 amp in the torpedo style form factor.

[@CerebralTA]

I purchased both straight and angel die grinders form snap on Yesturday. Same issues that I was running into. Il be asking the rep to forward the issues that I have found as well

[@mattdrago5386]

I wonder how the Matco 16v one would compare to these two? Been eyeing it but not many reviews

[@mt1885]

Like the MATCO cordless tools

[@RustbeltMechanic]

Can’t say that I’ve got a chance at using one of those. Maybe sometime soon

[@480mesaguirre]

I gotta say, I own the matco 16v and I love the thing I retired my milwaukee for home use. It is bigger in size but minimal heat cut out i am thoroughly impressed with the matco. I am glad I did not go the snapon route.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Wow at how much the snap on is cutting out under light pressure under multiple speeds Kyle @Rustbelt Mechanic

[@guyjackson9482]

I do have the prep tool from snap on and I do love that one the right angle is not something I would waist my money on good reviews thanks rust belt

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

When they work out the problems with the snap on ill pick one up but until then I will stick with my Milwaukee units I have 3 of the Milwaukee right angle die grinders and have 2 of the Milwaukee straight die grinders @Rustbelt Mechanic

[@RustbeltMechanic]

I love both of mine! I tend to leave my cut off wheel on the straight one and use the right angle for grinding.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

@@RustbeltMechanic same here right angle use cookies or wire wheels alot and the straight i use for cut off wheels the most as well as burrs

[@midatlantictools]

Some more info. I got on the 2485-20 from Milwaukee at a tool expo. I was told they should not be use with a 3" roloc discs or cutting disk do to thermal cutoff. This is when the tool first came out. Now with that being said, the first shipment of the tool I sold may had a lower cutoff then now. I have not had any of my customer call me like I did when first sold them. The ones I did return to Milwaukee for this problem no longer cut off like they did. I do like how long and short the head is with the Snap-On tool. I also do not like how there no paddle switch. Maybe you can send the Snap-On unit in to see if they can change the thermal cutoff range. Good video..

[@mediocreman2]

Interesting. Mine cuts out after a couple minutes and I just bought it.

[@davepeeters6518]

Nice video - Amazon Milwaukee link did not work

[@danohstoolbox]

You should have some type of cross ventilation break dust is a nasty thing 👍🇨🇦

[@UsserError]

Snap on needs to step it up.... they're living off their name.

[@lovetolearn5253]

Snap on needs to lower the price on battery tools or quit selling. I love snap ons boxes hand tools and some of the scanners but battery no thanks. Even if they went head to head bolt for bolt with Milwaukee they would still lose. You have to think about price and warranty. I truly don't understand why snapon hasn't figured out away to go against Milwaukee.

It's called they know techs will just buy their sht if they make it look alright and tell em it's only 20 a week and will be paid off in only 40 to 50 weeks Oh man the deals. Edit: some will say Oh WELl i DOn't have 400 bucks for the milwaukee right in my pocket, ok well stop drinking or smoking for a week you do you but don't complain about cash if you don't manage it well. Yeah the payments might be nice but you know credit cards have payments aswell? Or just save for a few weeks and buy all tools right then and there with debit or cash so no payments nothing. Better warranty and price.

[@FrosT3391]

I personally have both. I like certain ones from SO and certain from Milwaukee

[@homersimpson2159]

Found another moron. snap on has the best cordless ratchets, screw guns, light duty 3/8 impact etc. The milwaukee options of those are laughable.

[@mrwick4875]

Nice test but how do u keep that flat blk box clean

[@RustbeltMechanic]

I use the snapon matte box cleaner spray and a clean microfiber once a week or so

[@mrwick4875]

@@RustbeltMechanic have to get some from my snap in dealer thanks.

[@OUSWKR]

I handled the snap on one on 9-3-2020. Ergonomics were great. I didn’t care for the on off switch. I think it has some bugs to be worked out.

[@billyclaymyers82]

Divide 28,000 by 7 and you get 4,000 - Thus giving you 4,000 RPM per step. If they did 5 it would be 5600, and 10 would be 2800. This lets you have a nice even number for figuring your RPM if a particular tool says stick with X RPM max.

[@harknessjh]

Isn't it a die grinder not a buffing tool?

[@johnlepkowski3831]

New snap on brushless is awesome. First gen polisher was a piece of junk. New one is awesome. I also bought straight die grinder. Price on truck was $240 with 1 battery.

[@stephenroberson7908]

I had the Milwaukee right angle die grinder and it was cutting out at least as much as the snap on . I returned the Milwaukee and will stick with something that can take some hard work. Yes the Milwaukee I had had a xc 3.0 amp hour battery and it definitely gets worse as the battery runs down. BUT ANYTHING OTHER THAN A FEATHERS TOUCH IT WILL CUT OFF . IT WOULD SHUT OFF JUST FROM THE OCCASIONALLY BOUNCING AND SKIPPING WHILE USING. It will take a lot longer to grind something with batteries than air because of thermal cut out.

[@RustbeltMechanic]

Wonder if you had a motor issue or switch board going bad. I also had that issue when my Milwaukee got warm but then I gave it a thorough cleaning to get the vents clear and it hasn’t done that again.

[@stephenroberson7908]

Read comments and reviews for this tool and it is a common complaint.

[@stephenroberson7908]

www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Power-Tools/Metalworking/Grinders/2485-20

[@pl5624]

Milwaukee for the win....i wouldnt be without mine...

[@looking_33]

the ryobi one is better than both. I cant even get it to cut out!! it is quite a bit larger however…

[@wendellgreenidge3362]

Awesome video

[@FleetTech97]

No paddle switch on the snap on is a huge no for me. Why would you have a on off switch of a die grinder ?

[@traviskondo7910]

I had mines for a month I never had any problems yet

[@wranglerstar]

Why are you displaying a terror flag above your toolbox?

[@RustbeltMechanic]

Not so much a terror flag. A buddy of mine who just got out of the marines makes the custom wood flags and made this one for me as a gift.

[@speedster-qe1nj]

My right angle Milwaukee die grinder has never worked right. It keeps shutting off when it get warm. It's done it since it was new. But since I use the cur off tool more I've never sent it back in. But I would not buy another one.

[@cheese7837]

I don't like miwaukee but I do have this miwaukee grinder and its extremely good. Snap on can't come close to the miwaukee one.

[@dj85rocco]

Not gonna lie if the snapon polish prep tool had an led light it would be even more amazing at getting swirls out of paint

[@blackghost1734]

No. You use a fixed light source for that I think and I don’t even buff cars

[@AskBin]

i found some guy selling the snappy with a battery for 160 bucks of marketplace. not having to hold the paddle thing down sold it for me

[@1970chevelle396]

The Milwaukee tools seem to work good for me. The Impacts I use Everyday. The two die grinders I don't use as often. I wouldn't even consider buying the Snap On, Just not worth spending the extra money on it.

[@justinsgr8]

Why not run the Milwaukee 6.0 battery🥱

[@leea.3772]

Good video, I want to add that the straight die grinders are the opposite. I can't use the m12 with anything other than a burr bit. Anything else and it immediately cuts off. Snap on is better. They both recommended in the instructions to use 2" accessories or smaller. For the angle grinders I've never liked the shape of the m12 for some reason, dosent feel like an actual angle grinder, more like a polisher.

[@alancasserly6420]

What discs are you using, hard to find discs here in Ireland none of the parts places ever has them.

[@RustbeltMechanic]

Just normal 2” rollock discs provided by our shop. Tiffco is our distributor

[@donpoelman6627]

Self employed mechanic here with 30+ years experience; I'm getting tired of Snap On battery tools, don't get me wrong I love Snap On but the battery tools have let me down one too many times for the price we pay for them. I'm a Milwaukee Guy now.

[@MforLG]

28,000 rpm but the 2 inch pads have a 25,000 rating so whats the point?

[@zokizoki2524]

yeah i would like to see, them hold up in a body shop?Air all the way!

[@RustbeltMechanic]

Yeah neither would hold up in that environment, especially with all the dust/debris

[@slowcrawler2695]

Ill be returning my Snap on grinder, i just got it a week ago and it sucks. No trigger andnit cuts out under low load

[@RustbeltMechanic]

I returned mine yesterday

[@keng5170]

Milwaukee has perfected their batteries 👍

[@TooljunkieDave5215]

here i was thinking about getting myself the snap on grinders lmao. glad i watched this video!!! i was told by a few buddies they sucked. about the only tool I'd consider would be their ratchets or the ct861. the 9050 and 9080 are just too expensive or I'd consider those too. But I think I'll go with the Milwaukee stuff and get the pneumatic grinders from IR or snappy lol

[@Cpt72krk]

I love my snap on die grinder no issues.

[@imtjnotu]

i wish. ive sent both the straight and right angle back twice now. so over these grinders i might go back to air

[@Cpt72krk]

@@imtjnotu What issues did you have with them?

[@imtjnotu]

@@Cpt72krk every time you put any sort of force on them it shuts off. Even times with a wire wheel on it and spinning it still would shut off. Cleaning oil pans or cleaning out radius rod bushings is impossible for the snap ons. Sent them both back 3 weeks ago to see if the rumors of an updated board and motor are true. If not both will be returned and I'll go back to air which I hate

[@seansmith9744]

I wish Milwaukee had a magnet for the battery like Snap-on has!

[@RustbeltMechanic]

Me too!!

[@toddh6234]

That would add more cost to tool set or battery alone and then it cost about the same as the Snap On. Wish they had access ports with removable filters to prolong the life of the tool.

[@larryborkstrom3580]

I like gun meal grey looks like the Milwaukee preform better

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

I use my Milwaukee fir cutting and guiding mostly with cookies and normally with xc 6.0 batteries in hit days in arizona have had the Milwaukees cut out a few times but after a few seconds all good been very impressed with the Milwaukee units why i have so many of them i have different accessories on each unit @Rustbelt Mechanic

[@jf5346]

I bought the snap on one when it first came out used it once I thought it was defective but it’s actually like that where it cuts off after to much pressure smh for the money deff not worth it could of bought 2 milwaukees lol

[@nicksrandomviews1296]

The best battery for the milwaukee is definitely the 6ah it lasts a pretty good amount of time.

[@samuelw.3992]

If you don’t get shitty 6ahs…. I’ve had 3 fail me an they aren’t even a year old. When you go charge them they start blinking an your finished…

[@LCculater]

Ya I’m retired heavy duty mechanic and wasted so many dollars on snap on !!! I only roll Milwaukee now

[@garrettarney2903]

I’ll be the one to say it the Milwaukee may be better but from what I’ve seen even a cheap air die grinder will perform better. Wait until there a gen 2 die grinder I’m sure it’ll be much more improved

[@FrosT3391]

I'd personally be upset if I just spent snap on money and had that result. I had an issue like that with the brute ratchet when it first came out and sent it in the next week and he gave me back my previous snap on as a loaner for like month

[@Mark-079er]

The Milwaukee is a bit lower rpm 24500 as many roloc discs are 25000 max. Can't go much faster safely? Maybe some but definitely not all.

[@derekwilkins1506]

What kind of tire machine are you using?

[@RustbeltMechanic]

It’s a hunter center mount tire machine

[@derekwilkins1506]

Thank you very much!

[@ericm7974]

Was looking forward to this video. I got some good snap on dealers. I rather get the snap on with no interest payments with the love on the warranty any day over the Milwaukee. I havent seen a milwaukee tool truck yet lol. I think its all subjective though. I dont mind using the Matco and Mac air grinders either. Good vid.

[@4GibMe]

If the Ryobi slams the M12 against the wall. I can only imagine how it rates to the Snapoo? 😂

[@martinforsythe1013]

I have the Snap on tool. I use it primarily for cleaning track rods for wheel alignment. I use a wire brush on it, in both std supplied size (very small) and maybe a 3" thin brush. It honestly breaks my heart. I hate it! It thermal cuts EVERY time I use it and also stops in 1st gear on the dial as that's all it will run. It eats batteries too. Snap on is light years behind on this and their prices are in a different universe!

[@redonk87]

Yeah I gave mine back to the snap on guy..I also tried the right angle drill and it did the exact same thing..definitely not worth 300+ dollars

[@Rob-pg7rb]

I just bought this Snap On grinder. Mine the does same thing, shuts off with little pressure applied. The variable speed rotary dial dial is also loose so when its on 1 it goes full speed like its on 7 and shuts off. I'm so disappointed.

[@RustbeltMechanic]

Thats why this is the only tool I ever told my snapon rep to take back, I absolutely don’t want it

[@scottsmrcka2769]

I don’t think I’ll be trading in my air grinders any time soon. Just not impressed with any of the electric ones that are out right now.

[@orubenvaldez]

Well, using a shop air compressor that drains 220v vs this 12v units definitely my money on cordless

[@daveR0berts]

You have a fair point, the only cordless die grinder I'd consider is the Milwaukee 18volt

[@jeffreyeiford2750]

Love my Milwaukee

[@wrenchtheroo6557]

Snap in needs to release at least 4.0 ah batteries

[@RustbeltMechanic]

Yes exactly!!

[@emetalsinc]

Snap one is a huge pos I had it for 3 days and give it back. on full power it sounds like it is going to sling apart and feels like it to vibrates so loud your wife will be lookin over your shoulder like 👀hey what ya got there !!?? I have 2 Milwaukee ones they are just a beast for sure

[@meanodustino9563]

🙄 dodged a bullet with this one. I knew Milwaukee would be better I was considering getting the snap on. Dealer was gonna give me a free battery with purchase but i passed as I really don’t like Snap-on power tools. this shows the better one of the two.

[@homersimpson2159]

The milwaukee cuts out just as much unless you feather it (making it useless) cordless just isn't the way to go. The best cordless option is the snap on brushless prep tool.

[@parkersgarage4216]

Whats the warranty for snap on? 1yr thats a fail. of course its more expensive w a crappy warranty. If you go milwaukee you can get ANY tool you want. Generally you wanna stick w a power tool company for power tools. Ie milwaukee, dewalt, makita, and you can't go wrong.

[@keng5170]

Milwaukee for the win 😎

[@danielgeng2306]

Snap on rushed you market with this, hopefully they’ll do the engineering to improve it ... or get Milwaukee to build them 😳

[@ng-ht1vx]

Some of the tool trucks in Alberta have Milwaukee power tools on them.

[@mike_holdread]

Milwaukee is the clear winner here...

[@xl000]

4:55 They went up to 7 because it's 2 more power steps than just stopping at 5. It's 40% more power than stopping at 5...

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

That snap on with the specs is impressive

[@brettwalkom948]

How? It stalls before you can do anything with it lol

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

@@brettwalkom948 maybe you should of read the rest of my comments

[@nuclearexplosion5841]

@@AntonioClaudioMichael maybe you should leave less than 42069 comment

[@brettwalkom948]

@@AntonioClaudioMichael just curious as to which specs mate cos most of them aren't very impressive

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

@@brettwalkom948 I was referring to the rpm but I also posted other comments as well

[@Mopars_41]

Snap on one should've went to 11 instead of 7.

[@2StrokeMadness.88]

Snap on 100%.

[@redman112010]

I have all Milwaukee battery powered tools. I will stick to Milwaukee because i can buy it on my tool truck or at lowes and amazon. Its more affordable and usually has the most power and capability. Snap-on is just way too expensive and im not paying for the name.

[@daveR0berts]

Be careful where you buy it from mate because Amazon as an example aren't registered dealers and you will be out of luck on a warranty claim "/

[@redman112010]

@@daveR0berts i Normally purchase from my tool truck that comes to where i work and i make weekly payments and makes it easy to get what i need.

[@dibira1979]

How are snap on prices justified boggles my mind. And only offering a 1 year warranty vs 5 on the Milwaukee. Pick the two brands up in your hands you can feel the difference “there is a difference” 300 bucks lol

[@danielgeng2306]

If it was 1-5 I would’ve bought it 1-7 ? No deal ! Lol as a shade tree I’ll stick with my air die grinder if I was a pro, I’d want the snap on for the slimmer head as long as the battery holds up as well as Milwaukee. And it’s a snap on fail right after wrote my comment, that’ll teach me to wait till the end to comment! Lol MILWAUKEE for the win !!

[@niteninja0133]

Idk. Milwaukee is the best in the electric tools. I dont think anyone can compete

[@tonyashby7881]

I own 4 of them all junk I had 1 of them rebuilt 9x in less than a year my deal bought me a new one and it completely quit working yesterday

[@darrinscoilsclouds1498]

Milwaukee!!!!

[@AntMan.2324]

The amount of times the snap on grinder stalled 😂 that’s kind of embarrassing tbh, especially if you’re paying $300+ it 🥴 You’d expect a lot more.

[@samuelsteinmetz5378]

Milwaukee!