Review Fakita cordless die grinder

[Kram]

I wanted a cordless one and this is the chosen replacement to my mains one. I thought a review might be useful but note I have not used any of the proper branded die grinders.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D964D57S

It seems every bit as powerful as the Parkside but much better at low speeds. The parkside is 500w but I rarely use that on full.

The extended nose handle feels a lot more secure than without it for using burrs.

It doesnt have a spindle lock, so you use two spanners which is a bit of a pain for changing bits, but perhaps nicer to use as I often nearly accidently pressed it on the mains one.

The collet is different and is retained in the nut, not seen that type before but appears to be a Makita standard. Its not ER11 however the taper and size looks very, very close to it. It seems to grip very well and is better than the more common 3 slotted collets.
It is a different thread. Perhaps it can be converted to allow other sizes. Will have to open it to see if the output shaft is one peice or seperate to the motor.

It is a reasonable amount longer particually when used with my ER11 extension - the bench is 500mm square.

It has one major flaw in terms of the speed control. After plugging battery in or a few minutes of idle, it sets to full speed. You need to press the trigger to wake it up, before you can press the speed button to change it. If you have a tool in there unsuitable for 26k rpm and you forgot, it could explode before you remember to press the other button!
A light tap of the trigger will barely spin up and allow the speed to be changed.

Im testing it with a Fakita 4Ah battery that came with chainsaw kit, not genuine batteries.

 

[Nomad]

Nice writeup

I bought a similar Makita clone die grinder, that's just finished the "One big job" it was bought for,.
Review & thoughts https://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum...r-18v-katsu-fakita-makita-compatiible.138450/
For info, mine is by Katsu, the speed control is a 6-way rotary dial so it stays set where you put it ...

 

[indy4x]

I've got a Makita 110V die grinder, collet is the same design as in your pictures

Annoying, I have stuff that needs a different size collet but only got the 1 size

 

[Kram]

I've got a Makita 110V die grinder, collet is the same design as in your pictures

Annoying, I have stuff that needs a different size collet but only got the 1 size

What size do you need? Would be easy to make an adaptor I think. If its the Makita standard I would assume that 3mm, 1/8" and 1/4" are possibly available as extras.

 

[Kram]

Nice writeup

I bought a similar Makita clone die grinder, that's just finished the "One big job" it was bought for,.
Review & thoughts https://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum...r-18v-katsu-fakita-makita-compatiible.138450/
For info, mine is by Katsu, the speed control is a 6-way rotary dial so it stays set where you put it ...

Yours also a good review.
Katsu also make the same one as mine but with a different switch but its not a prime.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/KATSU-Brushless-Cordless-Straight-Polishing/dp/B0D7VP7FYK/

I dislike 3 jaw chucks or even normal die grinder collets, they always seem to let the cutter work its way out or feel less secure.
I was unsure why the Katsu one had the clamp style end and now I know, its for swapping accessories and different chucks, a very useful feature!

 

[Kram]

I've got a Makita 110V die grinder, collet is the same design as in your pictures

Annoying, I have stuff that needs a different size collet but only got the 1 size

A bit expensive but they are available tho not 100% that they all fit. Seems they are also used for their routers.

8mm

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Makita-192988-9-Collet-Chuck/dp/B000UYTZ5C/

1/4"

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Makita-193143-6-Collet-Cone-Multi-Colour/dp/B0007ZGWM8/

3mm

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Makita-193011-3-Collet-Cone-3Mm/dp/B000UYV0RI/

12mm

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Makita-763628-2-3612Br-Collet-Cone/dp/B000UYV0QY/

 

[Turbo]

I saw a set of collects for the katsu die grinder for 6mm, 3mm and 1/8".

 

[Nomad]

Worth investigating ? https://www.amazon.co.uk/KATSU-Tools-SP10230901-Brushless-Cordless/dp/B0CYY1WB7Z/

 

[Turbo]

Worth investigating ? https://www.amazon.co.uk/KATSU-Tools-SP10230901-Brushless-Cordless/dp/B0CYY1WB7Z/

That's the ones I saw. It would allow you to use your dremel bits in the die grinder.

 

[Kram]

Yeah those are the more common type but wont fit the Makita.

However my er11 extension works perfectly except for the added length for smaller ones.

I do have a huge mounted stone on an 8 or 10mm shaft that may be useful but not sure I dare to chuck it in one of these. Its 2" or 3" diameter and just as long.

 

[Kram]

Had a quick look at the spindle, seems good, made up of these parts:

Should be easy to turn up an ER collet ended spindle ER16 I think would be good. An off the shelf/amazon special with solid shaft may work. I didnt note the front bearing but a 6000ZZ rear bearing.
I didnt go any futher than that.

 

[Nomad]

The motor housing collar and the drive with 2 flats looks looks very similar to mine.
I suspect the body is semi-standard and the nose housing / chuck / collets can be swapped between bodies.

If you find anywhere selling new front ends I'd be curious - no reason not to have 1 motor / body with a variety of attachments (short & long extensions, 3 jaw chuck / collets etc..)