Buy It For Life
Angle Grinders
Updated Aug 01, 2026
Buy it for life: the most durable angle grinders,
according to r/BuyItForLife on Reddit.
Recommended by people who have owned them for years. How we pick.
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Metabo angle grinder 
German-made angle grinder praised for durability, reliability, and strong performance in heavy use.
Mentioned 7 times in the threads we read
- Very durable
- Reliable in heavy use
- Worth the higher price
Makita rat tail grinder
Popular professional grinder recommended for longevity, repairability, and proven day-to-day use.
Mentioned 6 times in the threads we read
- Trusted by tradespeople
- Good long-term durability
- Repairable
Makita rat tail grinder.
– Treereme
– Treereme
Makita or Fein is what you're looking for.
– tryin2figureitout
– tryin2figureitout
My choice was influenced by knowing tradespeople who have used the same Makita tools daily for years
– GrumpyBadgerDwarf
– GrumpyBadgerDwarf
DEWALT 11 amp 6k rpm
Corded grinder current owners say works well, though some seek more power.
Mentioned 4 times in the threads we read
- Works well for owners
- Good brand reputation
- Solid for homeowner use
Makita, DeWalt, and Fein are good recommendations.
– unknown
– unknown
Dewalt has yet to let me down
– bi_polar2bear
– bi_polar2bear
Too deep in to change, but nothing has really disappointed.
– seeteethree
– seeteethree
Black & Decker 6247 (type 100)
Older 4-inch grinder still in service after a decade, despite discontinued parts.
Mentioned 2 times in the threads we read
- Long service life
- Still usable after many years
– unknown
– unknown
– Logan_Chicago