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Makita GD0800C 1/4-Inch Die Grinder

Makita GD0800C 1/4-Inch Die Grinder

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Brand: Makita
Category: Home Improvement

List Price: $394.00
Buy New: $246.25
as of 9/7/2010 13:29 CDT details

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Seller: Amazon.com
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars 3 reviews
Sales Rank: 50,164

Media: Tools & Hardware
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.5
Dimensions (in): 14.6 x 2.9 x 2.9

MPN: GD0800C
Model: GD0800C
UPC: 088381034579
EAN: 0088381034579

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Features:
  • Powerful 6.6 AMP motor for heavy professional die grinding applications
  • Electronic speed control maintains constant speed under load
  • Internal labyrinth construction protects bearings and motor from dust and debris for long tool life
  • Super Joint System (SJS) helps prevent gear damage
  • 1 year warranty

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Amazon.com Product Description
Makita's 1/4-Inch SJS Die Grinder combines 6.6 AMP power with comfort and motor-protection features for longer-lasting grinding performance. The GD0800C is engineered with Makita's innovative Super Joint System (SJS) to protect the gears for longer tool life.



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GD0800C Features
POWER - High-speed motor (7,000 - 28,000 RPM) for maximum production
PERFORMANCE - Super Joint System (SJS) helps prevent gear damage
COMFORT - Slim double-neck design
DESIGN - Electronic speed control maintains constant speed even under load
INCLUDES - 1/4" collet cone, wrenches and side handle

Tool Specifications
Collet1/4"
No load speed7,000-28,000 RPM
Spindle thread5/8"-11 UNC
AMPS6.6
Overall length14-5/8"
Net weight3.5 lbs.
6.6 AMP Power with SJS to Protect Gears
The GD0800C is powered by a 6.6 AMP motor that delivers 7,000 to 28,000 RPM with soft start for smooth start-ups. The electronic speed control maintains constant speed under load, and a variable speed control dial allows the user to match the RPM to the application. Labyrinth construction protects the motor with a complex set of channels, prohibiting dust and contamination. In addition, the protective zig-zag varnish seals the motor and bearings from dust and debris by creating a barrier under rotation. The GD0800C is engineered with SJS, an innovation from Makita that protects the gears by automatically disengaging the motor should the grinding wheel accidentally catch or bind.

Comfort and Ergonomics
The GD0800C weighs just 3.5 pounds and is built with comfort and ergonomic features for extended use. The slender double-neck aluminum gear housing is designed for easy handling, and the slide switch is positioned on the small circumference barrel grip for easy operation. A side handle can be easily installed on the side of the tool.

Versatile Design for a Range of Applications
The GD0800C is a versatile and powerful die grinder engineered for a range of applications including pipe fittings and small scale grinding. The GD0800C is built for welders, plumbers, ship builders, automotive technicians, HVAC, and general contractors seeking a best-in-class industrial quality die grinder. The GD0800C is just another example of Makita's commitment to innovative technology and best-in-class engineering.

About Makita's Super Joint System (SJS)
Super Joint System (SJS) is an innovation from Makita engineering where the motor armature and spiral bevel gear are linked by a coil spring. If the grinding wheel catches or binds, the coil spring relaxes and disengages the gears from the motor. As the grinding wheel stops, the gears and motor are protected. Makita's growing line of SJS-equipped grinders includes models ranging from a 1/4-inch die grinder to a 7-inch angle grinder.

About Makita
Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial quality power tools and offers a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita applies leading-edge innovation to engineer power tools that are more compact and energy efficient, yet deliver industrial strength power and results. Makita U.S.A., Inc. is located in La Mirada, California, and operates an extensive distribution network located throughout the U.S. For more information, please call 800/4-MAKITA (800/462-5482) or visit makitatools.com. Makita is Best in Class Engineering.

Warranty
Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. If you are not satisfied with any Makita tool within 30 days of purchase, return it and Makita will provide a replacement or refund. Each Makita tool is warranted to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase. Should any trouble develop during this one-year period, return the COMPLETE tool, freight prepaid, to one of Makita's Factory or Authorized Service Centers. Please see makitatools.com for complete details.

What's in the Box
Makita GD0800C 6.6 AMP 1/4-Inch SJS Die Grinder, 1/4-inch collet, wrenches, and side handle.


Product Description
This 1/4in. variable-speed die grinder with 6.6 Amp motor features electronic speed control for constant speeds under load. Super Joint system protects gears by absorbing shock from accidental wheel lock. Amps: 6.6, Speed (RPM): 28,000, Switch Type: Paddle switch, Spindle Thread Size: 1/8in. - 1/4in. collet, Side Handle: Yes, Variable Speed: Yes, Wheel Included: No, Wrench Included: Yes, Case Included: No


Customer Reviews:
1 out of 5 stars Below expectations   December 5, 2009
Catherine Lignier (USA)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful

I bought this die grinder because is a professional tool, with enough power and of course because is a makita which has great tools, but his one was a true disappointment, in general is a good tool you can get the job done with it, but the main cause of hassle and therefore disappointment is the collet, it comes with a 1/4 inc collet, and the bits will always get stuck no matter what you try, giving such a hard time by applying other tools to get the bits out simply to exchange the previous one. I just dont like tools that need other tools to work properly. It gave me so much troubles, and not to forget that it delays the work.





5 out of 5 stars It's got power   December 6, 2007
R. Hoetger (Idyllwild Ca USA)
It's a great die grinder plenty of power but a bit on the large size. It's hard to get in to tight corners. I am a cabinet maker and I use it for cutting off stray staples and nails. In this application it is definitely overkill


5 out of 5 stars Excellent professional quality tool!   August 10, 2004
K. Juelch (NJ, United States)
24 out of 24 found this review helpful

I'm using this tool for sculpting wood with "Kutzall" type burrs. I have been using a Foredom flex shaft tool for years but was looking for something with a little more guts and power for mass stock removal. The Makita did all this and more--in additon to its raw power I also find the rigidity of the tool helps make even fine cuts more controllable. Not shown in the illustration above is the multi-position removable side handle which adds greatly to the ease of controlling this workhorse. Over the years I have owned many Makita tools, and this die grinder, like all my other Makitas, is a superb tool and a great value.

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