Wanted a cordless angle grinder as it seems to be the tool I most frequently want to use away from a power socket. I've got lots of the Bosch 18v professional power tools (hence batteries) so it was a matter of choosing one of from Bosch's range and there lots to choose from.
I opted for this one because of the X-lock system. 5 months in and my verdict is that this was a good buy.
It seems that every time I want to use an angle grinder its got the wrong disk on it. The X-lock system is in this respect amazing, pull the red tab the disk drops out and push a different disk in. The disk can only go one way and is 100% secure. So 5 secs to switch out disks. Contrast that with a conventional system and you have to get the spanner, lock the wheel, undo the nut, switch disk , lock the wheel, tighten the nut.
But because the X-lock is a special fitting you need X-lock wheels and although they easy to get hold of, they not as ubiquitous as standard wheels and that means you pay slight more. Looks like other vendors are also selling X-lock disk.
I think X-lock is to grinders what SDS was to hammer drills. I wouldnt go back.
Using the grinder is good. This model is slightly lighter than some of its brethering. My only gripe is I hate the power button. It a slide on and it says on, you have to actively turn it off which is fine for long cuts /grinds. But personnally when wearing heavy gloves I find the slide action awkard to turn on and off.
| Manufacturer | Bosch Professional |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 0615990L6V |
| Product Dimensions | 44.5 x 36 x 15.5 cm; 4.9 kg |
| Item model number | 0615990L6V |
| Size | For x-Lock Accessories |
| Colour | Blue |
| Style | in L-BOXX+5 pcs pane set |
| Material | Metal |
| Pattern | +5 pcs pane set |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Voltage | 18 Volts |
| Wattage | 800 watts |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number of Pieces | 5 |
| Included Components | L-Boxx storage case, GWX 18V-8 Bare Tool, 5 Piece Cutting & Grinding disc set (EAN 4059952535302), 125mm Protective Cover, Handle |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
| Item Weight | 4.9 kg |
