Makita GS5000 Straight Grinder 5 Inch
- Horsepower: 1 hp
- Wattage: 750 watts
- Maximum Rotational Speed: 5600 rpm
- Power Source: Corded Electric
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A straight-body 5 inch grinder for the specific jobs an angle grinder's head is too wide for, not a general-purpose replacement for one.
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ASIN: B00D44MI86Model: GS5000Category: Straight Grinders
Overview
The Makita GS5000 is a 5 inch straight grinder, built with a slim inline body rather than the angled head of a typical angle grinder, so it can reach into narrow spaces an angle grinder's head cannot fit into.
A straight grinder trades the pistol-grip angle head for a slim, inline body, which changes where it fits rather than what it does. That shape suits work along edges, inside recesses, and in narrow gaps where an angle grinder's head is too wide to get in. Makita builds the GS5000 around that specific access problem rather than as a general angle-grinder replacement.
- 5 inch wheel capacity
- Inline straight-body design
- Makita GS5000 model
- Reaches narrow gaps and recesses
Who it's for
Fits metalworkers, fabricators and maintenance techs who regularly grind in confined spaces or narrow seams where a standard angle grinder does not fit. General open surface grinding and cutting is still better served by a standard angle grinder.
Pros and cons
- Slim inline body reaches spaces an angle grinder cannot
- 5 inch wheel capacity
- Different grip and handling than a standard angle grinder
- Less versatile for open surface grinding
Performance notes
The straight, inline body puts the motor and wheel on the same axis, which narrows the tool's profile compared with an angle grinder's right-angle head. That makes it easier to slide into gaps and along edges, though it changes the grip and angle of attack compared with a standard grinder, so technique carries over only partly.
Specifications
| Brand | Makita |
|---|---|
| Model | GS5000 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 11.02 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 5600 rpm |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Horsepower | 1 hp |
| Wattage | 750 watts |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Voltage | 110 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Metal |
| Color | Factory |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Number Of Packs | 1 |
| Included Components | Hex wrench, wrench holder, lock nut, inner flange |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | manufacturer |
| Other details | |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Item Type Name | Makita GS5000 5" Straight Grinder |
Frequently asked questions
What is a straight grinder used for compared to an angle grinder?
A straight grinder like the GS5000 has an inline body instead of an angled head, so it reaches into narrow gaps and recesses a standard angle grinder cannot fit into.
What wheel size does the Makita GS5000 take?
It is built around a 5 inch wheel.
What jobs suit a straight grinder over an angle grinder?
Jobs in narrow gaps, along edges, or inside recesses where an angle grinder's wider head cannot fit are better suited to a straight grinder like the GS5000.