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4.5-in 7 Trigger Switch Angle grinder

Ratings & Reviews for PORTER-CABLE 4.5-in 7 Trigger Switch Angle grinder

4.2
212
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 4.2 out of 5
212 Reviews


84% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

The product is a well-regarded power tool that offers good value. Many customers praise its power, durability, and ease of use, with several noting it has enough power for their needs. However, some customers have experienced issues with the on/off switch, which can be tricky to operate and may fail over time. A few also mentioned excessive vibration when used with grinding wheels, though this is less of a problem with cutting wheels. Overall, the consensus is that the product is a solid, affordable option that performs well for most common grinding and cutting tasks.

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212 Customer Reviews

Worked great easy to use Porter-Cable angle Grinde

Would Recommend

I had to cut the granite counter top to install a counter cooktop. Although it was difficult this did the job and I'm very satisfied with it.

August 18, 2018
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RUGGED AND COMFORTABLE

Would Recommend

Excellent quality, runs strong. Has sufficient power at 7 amps to keep girnding and not bog down. Somewhat egronomic in design, is comfortable to hold and use. The smaller grip area and trigger make using this grinder easier than a full barrel grip. Also good if your on an all day project or use for work all day long. HAVE used these type grinders all my life. Unfortunately my last one was stolen a while back. Excellent choice for grinding jobs of all kinds. Glad I purchased and definitely recom...

August 11, 2018
Sweepstakes
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Porter-cable angle grinder

Would Recommend

Good value, plenty of power, it is just a little heavy.

August 7, 2018
Sweepstakes
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Porter-cable 4 1/2 in corded angle grinder

Would Recommend

Works well for me I will be using it to cut and grinding. Will also use it with as a flap sander.

July 30, 2018
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Great angle grinder

Would Recommend

Great working angle grinder at a very reasonable price (I appreciate that). It is easy to handle and I used it to cut heavy corrugated steel siding for a barn, in which it handled very easily. Very satisfied!

June 17, 2018
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smoking hot

Would Not Recommend

used this grinder to remove flashing, started to smoke after 15 minutes of use. bought it 4 days ago.

May 15, 2018
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Response from portercableProductExpert

Hi, this is Mary from PORTER-CABLE Customer Service. I am very sorry to hear you are dissatisfied with your 4-1/2-in 7-Amp Trigger Switch Corded Angl...

portercableProductExpertMay 21, 2018

Perfect for my limited use

Would Recommend

I had one for over a year worked great.( I say had cause someone decided they needed it and other tools more that I had at my grandmother’s place to do work for her) so I have to replace them all now and it had being disable and limited funds.

May 4, 2018
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Quality grinder

Would Recommend

I bought this thinking it might last the job and was quite pleased with its performance. It seems this grinder will be a good one.

April 8, 2018
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Metal fabricatior

Would Recommend

I love this angle grinder and I cut and grind steel and angle iron and I love it and it’s a great tool to have for my angle grinder collection and I’ll recommend to a friend I Love it I’ll always ready to use it

April 2, 2018
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Safety switch jammed up. Would not shut off.

Would Not Recommend

Within first hour of using the safety switch device locked up. Could not shut off, had to unplug. Other than that it did work decent.

February 27, 2018
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4-1/2 inch corded angle grinder

Would Recommend

I am very pleased with this grinder. It is made in the USA, and very heavy duty. I am very pleased with it. I purchsed it for a specific purpose and it served me well. I bought a masonry wheel and used it vigorously for several hours. Very pleased!

February 8, 2018
Verified Purchaser
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Angle Grinder

Would Recommend

Best value for your money. I’m a knife maker and I use this grinder to cut and finish my knives.

January 24, 2018
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porter cable 4 1/2 grinder

Would Recommend

so far no problem. is a little bigger than my other ones so a little heavier. like the paddle switch on it do not like the ones with a top or side slide switch. and other ones i looked at that had paddle switch had hard to use safty switch.

January 17, 2018
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not bad for the price

Would Recommend

bought to use for my welding business and 2 weeks into using it it overheated and stopped working took it back and got free replacement then 4 months later did the same thing with the new tool i bought the exstended warraNTY SO RETURNING ITwasnt a problem but im not happy with all the wasted trips into town and lost production time because of it, i also fel like the gaurd on the tool could be designed way better i do like the rear triggert handle and 3 position side handle though, this would be ...

December 18, 2017
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Best design

Would Recommend

All grinders spin, but I really like the longer and thinner rear grip and trigger design. It provides easier control, enables a good grip, and a longer reach. All very important when high on a ladder de-rusting a chimney cap.

October 28, 2017
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7 amp 4.5 in angle grinder

Would Recommend

Price was nice. Its porter cable seems solidly built. I like the option of moving handle top, right, left. Also like the trigger lock

October 9, 2017
Verified Purchaser
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