Bosch 1803EVS 5-Inch Variable Speed Angle Grinder

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Our company has owned other models of this Bosch grinder (1706E) for use in our masonry construction company. This problem has not occurred on past models so I assume it is just an accidental thing.The demise of past Bosch grinder models seemed to be that when we used them to grind out mortar joints with a wide or a sandwich blade it took too much horsepower for these machines and they quit. This 1803EVS grinder worked for a month or more then the on-off switch began getting tight. Now it has broken inside the grinder.

Really nice balance. Wasn't using it for anything big but needed a variable speed grinder to do my project. Finally got to try this nice little grinder out. It worked great. Really good purchase. Initially I was worried it would be too heavy to use for extended period of time but it felt light and friendly.

The metal grinding blade that comes with it is good for sharpening stone chisels. The grinder is well balanced, I can use it with one hand for trimming firebrick. I bought this grinder to help fit granite blocks for a fireplace I am building and it works fantastic. Th stability handle is great if you need it, but for hard to reach places it can be removed. Overall a great piece of equipment. The switch does take a little getting used to.

The balance on this grinder is absolutely amazing. Now at first I saw this as a semi significant con, but after using it more I realized I never use the grinder unless I'm using it for at least 3 mins to which I would use the lock on feature anyway. This is a relief to some other corded tools that stiffen up horribly in the cold.Also, I will say the only downside i have to this tool is that the trigger is extremely difficult to press forward and hold forward, so I nearly ALWAYS find myself locking the grinder on. Let me just say that I was urged to buy a variable speed grinder by my dad who has owned his (and probably a few others) fair share of tools and let me tell you he was right and I urge you to GET A VARIABLE SPEED GRINDER.After reading some reviews on other resources than here it looked like some bosch grinders really had great balance and let me tell you I was definitely not disappointed.Besides what others have said about the variable speed, and the slow startup (both very nice features btw) I would like to add some other comments however. Everything feels so smooth I've even one handed some things and felt totally comfortable doing so (of course, I wouldn't recommend for others to do the same as it isn't the safest).I have used this tool on a range of mediums, from sanding down some wood edges with the grit wheels, to taking down a fiberglass sub box I've been creating, to cutting off some loose screws hanging from the studs in my garage. Furthermore the tool has a nice feature that defeats the lock on in the event that you are plugging the tool in (hence if you forgot or somehow bumped the switch into the locked on position, the tool will not start up when plugged in until taken off the locked on mode, and pressed back forward)All in all, this is my favorite tool in the garage so far, and that says a lot. Through all the tools has felt wonderfully balanced and incredibly receptive to whatever you toss at it.2 things no one else has mentioned yet is that the cord is made out of the higher quality rubber/plastic and is the type where when it is in extreme cold temperatures it stays malleable and flexible.

Blade cover was easy to remove and attach. It has held up to regular all day long use.I have never been disappointed with a Bosh tool. Difficult to bog down unless I'm using a large diamond disc.I have abused and misused this grinder to the point I thought I'd kill it. a standard grinder. You'll appreciate the soft start especially when working at high grind speeds.

I blow it out and it works as good as new. That alone would justify the additional cost of this vs. One of these days I may actually use it.Quality, long power cord with long lasting strain relief. This is no exception. (You know the tool will eventually be carried by the cord).It has excellent torque for a small motor.