Lock-on/off switch - for extended use applications
Service MinderTM brushes - eliminates guesswork, stops the tool when preventative maintenance is required
5/8" -11 Spindle - wide flexibility for mounting most popular accessories
Editorial Review:
Electronic Feedback Circuitry maintains speed and torque under load. ``Soft start" extends gear train and bearing life. Over-load circuit automatically shuts tool down to prevent motor damage. Spiral bevel gears, ball and needle bearings or smooth, long life operation. STANDARD EQUIPMENT: Guard (2 610 906 260), side handle (1 602 540 230), flange kit (2 610 906 323), spanner wrench (1 607 950 043). Wheel for steel included. SPECIFICATIONS: Motor 120V AC, 6.0 amps. No-load RPM 11,000. 4-1/2'' wheel size. 5/8''-11 spindle thread. 9-3/4'' length. Double insulated. U.L. Listed.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0
Ultra smooth running - a joy to use:
I've used one of these for about ten years now, with almost daily use. It is still the smoothest running angle grinder/sander I have ever used, which is appreciated when doing fine work and holding it running for hours on end. It is also more quiet than most grinders (I've used almost all of them). It has adequate power considering the weight of the machine. The only downside is that the electrical cord wires would break near the housing, but it was easy to replace with a higher rated cord. Maybe Bosch... more info
Best grinder I've used:
I've been using my grinder for about two years now...it's outlasted a DeWalt grinder which I burned the motor out on and a Milwaukee grinder whose case broke when dropped. My bosch has been dropped, carried by the cord and used to cut steel in a pinch and keeps on running. I've never had any problems with the switch either. Now I have two Bosch grinders...one for grinding and one for finish sanding.
Too Bulky:
The motor housing/handle of this grinder is too big to be comfortable. Holding it for hours gets old! The switch was constantly clogging up. I used it for stone carving, which is dusty however other grinders have held up fine.