Should I replace my makita grinder with this?

[Jupiter01]

I now own a range of makita cordless tools and wondering whether I should replace my corded grinder with one of these:
https://www.lawson-his.co.uk/makita...MI5Lyf54Sw7QIVj7LVCh0UQQy2EAQYGyABEgIKYfD_BwE

I currently have one of these:
https://www.screwfix.com/p/makita-g...VEe3tCh2qcwOZEAQYBiABEgIBpvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Recent uses include:
- cutting a iron pipe
- cutting a window handle latch
- cutting a metal spike appearing through the concrete

Would I miss anything by replacing the corded version with the cordless?

I look forward to your advice.

 

[ETAF]

What Batteries do you have?
I use the Dewalt cordless and have cut quite a few items, and used to sharpen blades and grind concrete, also about 12 10mm coach bolts , my 5Ahr and 3Ahr dont last long from fully charged

 

[scbk]

They're different tools for different jobs, so no, don't replace the corded with cordless.

Cordless is handy for small jobs and/or where you're far from a plug socket (and can't be bothered getting the generator out!)

 

[mattylad]

I don't know about "replace" - compliment maybe?

There are times when corded is good, times when cordless is good.

 

[Deleted member 174758]

Agreed, a cordless grinder will compliment a corded grinder. Cordless can be very handy for pinging off the odd sticky-out nail, or raking out a small piece of mortar joint or cutting off half a dozen M12 resin anchor bolts when you are at the top of a scaffolding tower, etc, but batteries don't last long and you will be better off if you have 5Ah or 6Ah batteries. I have the model you are considering and I wouldn't be without it for odds and sods tasks

 

[StephenOak]

@mattylad & @JobAndKnock,

Just BTW, a tool that that you use alongside another one will complement it. A tool that says nice things about you and all the helpful advice you give compliments you.

 

[Jupiter01]

I have several Makita batteries. Including a 4ah and 5ah.
The parallel that comes to mind is that a few years ago I purchased a cordless makita multi tool. I use this regularly and not once have I felt the need to go back to my corded multi tool. This reminds me that I should really sell the corded multi tool.

I am wondering if I will feel the same way after purchasing the cordless grinder or does it have clear shortcomings compared to the corded version?

 

[Deleted member 174758]

The main drawback is the battery life, I'd say. With a cordless the battery life precludes continous usage.

 

[ETAF]

it is battery life , my cordless dewalt multitool , i have used a lot recently and can use it on/off all day on a 2Ahr/3Ahr battery
But as i say the grinder is OK for short use , But I would purchase again as its so convenient, and as you already have the batteries I'm sure you would use.
as mentioned I removed 5 rotten posts each with 2 10mm coach-bolts very rusty , so i used the grinder to cut through with fully charged 5Ahr battery and it stopped on the 10th bolt. But very convenient as along the back of a garden joining a neighbours.
Also I channeled out 2 pipe runs from the floor to sink for both taps and along the floor for about 1m , and the battery was almost flat before the end of the job.
again though very convenient, as no power near by and I could keep the door closed to keep the dust in the room.
At that price I would buy to have the tool

 

[mattylad]

FYI: