Makita GS5000 125mm 750W Straight Grinder

The Makita GS5000 is a 125 mm (5 inch) straight grinder powered by a 750 W motor, running at 5,600 rpm no-load and accepting wheels with a 12.7 mm or 20 mm bore. Makita designed it with spiral bevel gears, a labyrinth-sealed and spring-loaded drive bearing, and zig-zag varnish on the armature coil to keep dust out and extend motor life, plus a larger cooling fan to keep running temperatures down. The guard cap comes off tool-free for quick wheel changes, and carbon brushes are externally accessible for servicing. Makita markets it for metal fabrication and pipe-welding work. It is double insulated and weighs 5.0-5.2 kg.