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Nov 10, 2022 5:50 AM

Metabo HPT 4 1/2" 6.2 Amp Angle Grinder w/ 5 Grinding Wheels + Hard Case

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Amazon has Metabo HPT 4 1/2" 6.2 Amp Angle Grinder w/ 5 Grinding Wheels + Hard Case (G12SR4) on sale for $29. Shipping is free.

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About the Product
  • 6.2 Amp motor w/ 980W of max output power for tough grinding jobs
  • Spindle lock for quick and easy disc and accessory changes
  • Left-mounted slide switch with quick-off feature for added safety
  • Removable, forward-canted side handle for improved control and comfort for right and left-handed users
  • At only 4.0 lbs., experience greater control and maneuverability with less fatigue
  • Smaller grip is designed to reduce fatigue New labyrinth design for better dust and debris durability
Includes
  • Metabo HPT 4 1/2" Angle Grinder
  • 5x Metabo HPT Grinding Wheels
  • Metabo HPT Carrying Case
Warranty
  • Includes a 1-year warranty w/ purchase

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this Offer:
    • Our research indicates that after any merchants who have matched this sale price, this offer is $20 less (40% Savings) than the next best price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $49.99.
    • This sale prices also matches this previous FrontPage Deal from November 2021 which received over 80 thumbs up from the community.
  • About this Product:
    • This Metabo HPT G12Sr4 makes improvements on the previous model w/ smaller grip diameter which contributes to easier control and less fatigue w/ continuous use, increased performance w/ a higher power input of 6.2 Amp and higher overload durability
    • This tool is ready to work out of the box
    • This item is returnable until January 31, 2023 through Amazon
    • Offer valid while promotion/supplies last
Additional Note
  • This product has earned a 4.7/5 star rating w/ over 2300+ customer reviews on Amazon
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

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Amazon has Metabo HPT 4 1/2" 6.2 Amp Angle Grinder w/ 5 Grinding Wheels + Hard Case (G12SR4) on sale for $29. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Quality Assurance EZ_slickdealz for sharing this deal

Note, must be sold/shipped by Amazon.

About the Product
  • 6.2 Amp motor w/ 980W of max output power for tough grinding jobs
  • Spindle lock for quick and easy disc and accessory changes
  • Left-mounted slide switch with quick-off feature for added safety
  • Removable, forward-canted side handle for improved control and comfort for right and left-handed users
  • At only 4.0 lbs., experience greater control and maneuverability with less fatigue
  • Smaller grip is designed to reduce fatigue New labyrinth design for better dust and debris durability
Includes
  • Metabo HPT 4 1/2" Angle Grinder
  • 5x Metabo HPT Grinding Wheels
  • Metabo HPT Carrying Case
Warranty
  • Includes a 1-year warranty w/ purchase

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this Offer:
    • Our research indicates that after any merchants who have matched this sale price, this offer is $20 less (40% Savings) than the next best price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $49.99.
    • This sale prices also matches this previous FrontPage Deal from November 2021 which received over 80 thumbs up from the community.
  • About this Product:
    • This Metabo HPT G12Sr4 makes improvements on the previous model w/ smaller grip diameter which contributes to easier control and less fatigue w/ continuous use, increased performance w/ a higher power input of 6.2 Amp and higher overload durability
    • This tool is ready to work out of the box
    • This item is returnable until January 31, 2023 through Amazon
    • Offer valid while promotion/supplies last
Additional Note
  • This product has earned a 4.7/5 star rating w/ over 2300+ customer reviews on Amazon
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

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Nov 10, 2022 7:01 AM
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capitol9000Nov 10, 2022 7:01 AM
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Thats an amazing deal
Nov 10, 2022 1:06 PM
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big mikeNov 10, 2022 1:06 PM
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Metabo is generally good, not quite what they used to be though from what I've seen, but this is the bare bones-est of angle grinders, low amps, thumb switch single speed etc. If you're going to use this half past never I'd save your bucks and pay the same price for a slightly lower quality but possibly better features throw away grinder at harbor freight when you actually need it.
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Nov 10, 2022 1:32 PM
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EZ_slickdealzNov 10, 2022 1:32 PM
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I've had this unit for a few years and it's been a workhorse for the metal work I do. For me it's performed quite a bit better than the old HF version it replaced. For this price I might buy a back up. Heck for $29 this might make a cheap and decent Christmas present for my son or dad as well. Peace
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Quote from big mike View quoted comment :
Metabo is generally good, not quite what they used to be though from what I've seen, but this is the bare bones-est of angle grinders, low amps, thumb switch single speed etc. If you're going to use this half past never I'd save your bucks and pay the same price for a slightly lower quality but possibly better features throw away grinder at harbor freight when you actually need it.
Don't confuse Metabo HPT (formerly Hitachi) with the original German Metabo. One is decent homeowner grade, the other is professional grade.
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Nov 10, 2022 2:14 PM
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panthrpantsNov 10, 2022 2:14 PM
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Quote from big mike View quoted comment :
Metabo is generally good, not quite what they used to be though from what I've seen, but this is the bare bones-est of angle grinders, low amps, thumb switch single speed etc. If you're going to use this half past never I'd save your bucks and pay the same price for a slightly lower quality but possibly better features throw away grinder at harbor freight when you actually need it.
This is better. The only HF grinders cheaper than this one have fewer amps, 90 day warranty and no hard case or wheels.
Nov 10, 2022 2:26 PM
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EzC4765Nov 10, 2022 2:26 PM
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I bought one on the last sale, it isn't horrible, and for $29 I am satisfied. I use it for junk that I don't want to use my milwaukee on, or my bosch variable speed for. I look at it like it is, a disposable tool Suprisngly the grininding wheels were not complete rubbish.

I really like my grinders to have a paddle switch for safety purposes. Just a personal thing, I am not saying everyone needs to or has to use one. I am not the government.
Nov 10, 2022 2:38 PM
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dealboy12Nov 10, 2022 2:38 PM
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The beat part about this is the case it comes with. I keep my Harbor Freight one in the cardboard box but wish it had a case.

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Nov 10, 2022 2:45 PM
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Randy7633Nov 10, 2022 2:45 PM
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I have this grinder and I am quite satisfied. I use it about once a week and it works fine. I had a Harbor Freight unit that was cheaper but it died a sparky death that kind of scared me. It was about 2 years old. The Metabo feels much more solid and heavy duty to me.
Nov 10, 2022 2:49 PM
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TakeASeatNov 10, 2022 2:49 PM
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Bought one last year for the same price. At this price I am contemplating getting another one to save me the time changing disks when cutting and grinding, stripping and polishing.
Nov 10, 2022 2:51 PM
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aquaelvisNov 10, 2022 2:51 PM
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I have 3 of these, pick one up each time I see them down to $29. These are really nice grinders, I've had no issues with them.
No brainer at this price. I'm in for another. I don't like stopping while I'm working on welding projects so I don't switch them out anymore… I leave one with a flap disk, one with a grinding wheel and one with a cut off wheel. They all hand under my welding table- ready to use. Going to leave a wire wheel on this new one.
The difference it makes while working is definitely worth $30, it's so nice to grab what you need and keep working.
Nov 10, 2022 2:55 PM
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BinarNov 10, 2022 2:55 PM
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most dangerous tool there is..
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Nov 10, 2022 2:56 PM
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FairWriter8849Nov 10, 2022 2:56 PM
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Quote from dealboy12 View quoted comment :
The beat part about this is the case it comes with. I keep my Harbor Freight one in the cardboard box but wish it had a case.
This is exactly what I was thinking. I keep my harbor freight one in an old tool box which works ..but would be nice to have a plastic case. Even tools from the big boys come in bags these days.
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This is Metabo HPT, which used to be Hitachi Power Tools (Chinese), not Metabo (German). A private equity firm bought them both and confusingly conflated the names.

This model goes on sale a few times a year at this price. It's a very good "budget pick". Comparable to the Bosch 1375A, which is a bit smoother, but doesn't go on sale nearly as often. Also the Metabo HPT comes with a case and 5 discs; value at around $10, so you're effectively getting the grinder for closer to $20. Can't really complain about that. It's not suitable for heavy use, but the occasional DIY'er should be served well with this.

I've had an older Hitachi-branded version of this for about 5 years. I use it a few times per year; primarily to sharpen mower blades, a splitting maul and axe, and lawn aerator tines with a 60-grit flap disc. I've also used cutting discs to cut through some pretty thick metal; most recently a rusted on hitch ball. Instructions say to not use for cutting, but I've had no issues with using a type 27 4.5" cutting wheel. It's just a liability thing. Grinders without the guard that completely covers the disc always say "not for cut off wheels".
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Nov 10, 2022 3:02 PM
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Ting18Nov 10, 2022 3:02 PM
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Quote from rijones View quoted comment :
This is Metabo HPT, which used to be Hitachi Power Tools (Chinese), not Metabo (German). A private equity firm bought them both and confusingly conflated the names.

This model goes on sale a few times a year at this price. It's a very good "budget pick". Comparable to the Bosch 1375A, which is a bit smoother, but doesn't go on sale nearly as often. Also the Metabo HPT comes with a case and 5 discs; value at around $10, so you're effectively getting the grinder for closer to $20. Can't really complain about that. It's not suitable for heavy use, but the occasional DIY'er should be served well with this.

I've had an older Hitachi-branded version of this for about 5 years. I use it a few times per year; primarily to sharpen mower blades, a splitting maul and axe, and lawn aerator tines with a 60-grit flap disc. I've also used cutting discs to cut through some pretty thick metal; most recently a rusted on hitch ball. Instructions say to not use for cutting, but I've had no issues with using a type 27 4.5" cutting wheel. It's just a liability thing. Grinders without the guard that completely covers the disc always say "not for cut off wheels".
Hitachi Power Tools is technically a Japanese company I believe? The tools may very well be made in China, but the company is in Japan.

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Quote from Ting18 View quoted comment :
Hitachi Power Tools is technically a Japanese company I believe? The tools may very well be made in China, but the company is in Japan.
Except Hitachi Power Tools no longer exists. The Japanese parent Hitachi Global sold it, but not the name, to KKR, a global private equity firm, who renamed it to Metabo HPT. KKR also owns the original Metabo, but the two companies are run independently with nothing shared between them.

Edit: As AffanR correctly stated below, it is Koki that owns both Metabo and Metabo HPT. Koki is owned by KKR.
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