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It's like going from roll up car windows to push button because it just makes life easier. I own other Bosch tools (Jigsaw, Router) that have all been fantastic therefore I keep coming back. My grinder is used for sculptural metal work and it gets put through its paces. What a fortunate accident for although the old grinder was still chugging along after years of use this grinder is just the ticket. I'd purchased a used Bosch grinder from a friend a few years back however it didn't have the paddle lever, only a off and on switch.
Although I just purchased this replacement grinder I can only assume that it too will live a long and healthy life thereby supporting me for years to come as it has wonderful parentage. I unfortunately dropped this grinder in such a way that the on/off switch no longer works (no fault of the grinders) and not wanting to plug and unplug to turn on and off (plus the safety issue of it) I decided to replace it with this grinder. For long grinding projects (which is usually the case) I just lock the grinder switch to ON and then when need be with a flick of my finger the paddle lever turns off immediately. For very quick and short needs I just use the paddle lever.
Another draw back is when it's used side ways (like to remove grout) you need to remove the 4 screw from the silver case part and rotate the head 90 degrees. Does the job. -1 star cuz it does not come with a case. Then you need to turn it back to do regular grinding work. Very loud.
Guard adjustments are simple and tool-free at least, and there's plenty of power to go 'round.It would have been nice if they had incorporated their anti-kickback circuit into this model, too. I was a little taken aback by the size of the box this thing came in--turns out Bosch doesn't think grinders need to be put away and skimped on the case. This makes little sense to me given what tends to happen when a grinding wheel isn't stored properly, but maybe I'm crazy.The grinder itself is solidly built and the gradual speed up keeps it from jumping out of your hand nicely. I don't need or want a bigger, heavier grinder, but I would like one that won't hit me in the face. The safety on the switch is a great feature to prevent against accidents, but I find it a little tricky to hit with gloves on; same with the lock-on button and spindle lock.
The 1810PS works very well. I would prefer that it be made in the USA. Very little drag under load, body is a comfortable diameter to grip, side handle is nicely angled and the tool is well balanced.
Works nicely, seems well-built. I've used one other brand of angle grinder, and this is far superior. I would have liked clearer instructions about the rpm adjustments (some discs require higher rpms, some less).
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