Milwaukee Angle Grinder 2680-20- (2018)

The Milwaukee cordless angle grinder is part of Milwaukee's m18 lineup of tools. The tool first came out in 2018 and is still available today. The typical uses of this tool are to grind, shave, sand, or cut material with a specific disc attached to the tool. The maximum disc size to use on this tool is 4.5 inches. The angle grinder is powered by Milwaukee's M18 battery, and has a removable handle that can be attached on either side of the tool when needed. The tool also features a disc guard for safety, which is removable without the use of any extra tools. On top of the tool, it features a spindle lock for ease of use when changing out discs. To turn on the device, a paddle switch is depressed and released to turn off. This tool was the first to offer a cordless angle grinder with a paddle switch, rather than the typical toggle switch other manufacturers use which can be cumbersome to operate at times. The paddle switch also adds a layer of safety for the user as the paddle switch is spring loaded, and must be depressed at all times to activate the tool. While other manufacturers utilize a toggle switch, this acts like a light switch, which can be dangerous if the tool leaves the user's hands as it is still running.

Retail price for the Milwaukee Angle Grinder starts at $149.00 from HomeDepot.com as of 4/12/2024. This tool is popular among mechanics, construction workers, and people who work on projects at home. Milwaukee also made an upgraded version that is more robust in their lineup of Fuel tools which offer more power from demanding users. The upgraded version is identified with a part number of 2880 and Fuel branding on the tool. The new version has an upgraded motor and longer runtime to tackle heavy duty jobs.

Researching the Milwaukee angle grinder shows there are no active recalls for this device. The tool has a 5-year warranty from the manufacturer if the tool ever has any problems. Common problems when the tool reaches its end of life are worn armature bushings that wear out over the lifetime of the tool.

The color of the tool is mostly red, with rubberized handling areas in black. Typical configuration of the tool would be having a handle attached on either side of it, with a disc guard at one end. Locating the sticker that is placed on the bottom of the tool lists the model number and serial number for warranty purposes. Unique design features of this tool include its paddle switch located on the bottom of the tool, and the use of the M18 battery from Milwaukee. Identification between the Milwaukee angle grinder (2680-20) from the upgraded model is that the 2680 model does not have fuel written branding anywhere on the tool.

Tool Warranty: 5 Years

Power Source: Cordless

Disc/Wheel Diameter: 4-1/2"

Spindle Size: 5/8"-11

Tool Free Guard: Yes

Paddle switch: Yes

Button Spindle lock: Yes

Position Handle: 3

Type 1 Guard: Yes

Type 27 Guard: Yes

Overload Protection: Yes

Battery System: M18

Voltage: 18V

Sources: MilwaukeeTool

Here are a few websites to help with researching about this power tool:

Website for the Milwaukee Angle Grinder (2680-20):

Milwaukee Angle Grinder (2680-20)

Website for a popular review on the power tool:

Angle Grinder Review-Garage Journal

Website showing the differences between the Fuel upgraded version (2880-22) and the regular (2680-20):

Reddit Review