Paul
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2025
Great grinder. no issues. I use it regularly on chainsaw carvings
Keith Bohleke
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2025
Wouldn’t trade this for the world. High powered Bosch corded grinder is 5 stars for sure. Price was very good. I truly recommend this item.
Mark M Beckfield
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2024
Super quality and a Big-time saver switching disks... solid tool
Rob B (NC)
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2024
I really like this grinder (my first angle grinder). My main application was to remove "thin set" which held ceramic tile to concrete block and it worked GREAT. My only reason for the 3 vs 5 star review is that you are locked into the Bosch attachment, which in my inspection are a good deal more expensive (Say 300%)...this kinda feels like the give the razor to sell the blades. But the grinder worked. great and I like the positive lock of the EZ attachments. I would buy again, but I think you will pay quite a bit more for attachment over the life of the grinder.
Steve F
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2024
Never got to use it so it may be a really good tool but this grinder requires a special proprietary disc that only bosch sells. It will not accept the standard grinder disc used by all other brands easily purchased anywhere. So I returned it.
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Reviewed in Mexico on March 20, 2024
Excelente esmeril ahorro muchísimo tiempo dinero y esfuerzo, ya que la perdida de tiempo es dinero perdido para mí, cambios rapidísimos, de dos esmeriles, ahora solo tengo este al servicio vale cada centavo los consumibles se pagan solos, muy buen invento de parte de bosch.
Anahi J.
Reviewed in Mexico on March 11, 2024
Los accesorios y el cable se miran gastados
Invicta
Reviewed in Canada on December 6, 2024
N/a
MauiOnMyMind
Reviewed in Canada on December 11, 2024
Let me start by saying I am a Dewalt guy... if I own a tool that isn't Dewalt, it's because (1) I bought it eons ago, (2) my limited use of the specific tool can't justify spending the extra money (ie. scroll saw), or (3) I can't get what I am looking for with Dewalt.The Skil grinder I owned fit category #1: it had been well over a decade since it was purchased. A few months ago, while cutting through some metal, the grinder kicked back so hard that the cutting disk wrapped itself around the t-shirt I was wearing... it also gave me quite a nasty slice, though in hindsight it could have been much, much worse. I quite despised that grinder... so I was hardly heart broken when, about 6-8 weeks ago, it died in the middle of a wood sculpting project. Bye, bye!I borrowed my neighbour's 20v Dewalt cordless to finish the job. It worked significantly better, however the more I worked with sculpting the wood, the more I realised that a grinder with variable speed would be much better for my needs. Further, the Dewalt cordless chewed through batteries in breakneck speed and still had quite a powerful kickback.I began the hunt for a corded, variable speed grinder. It turned out more challenging than expected. You see, once a variable speed option is added, the price point correspondingly skyrockets That's when I came upon this Bosch. Though I had never previously used/owned a Bosch product, this had everything I wanted at a price I was willing to spend. So I clicked the "Buy It Now" button.Having used it thus far for sculpting and sanding on live edge hardwood (to make bowls, cut out a 'river' for epoxy in a table top, etc.), I am obliged to share that this grinder is leaps and bounds above any other I've used.It's comfortable to hold with a well-balanced weight. The trigger and paddle switch are ergonomically placed. Moving the safety guard is quick and simple. The cord is quite long. The variable speed works flawlessly. When using X-lock, changing the disks are ridiculously easy and fast (I'll speak more on this below). And, when I was using an over-aggressive sculpting disk that bit the hardwood significantly enough to cause kickback, the tool immediately shut off... so zero worries about me getting another injurious chomp from a grinder.I absolutely love this tool. At the time of purchase, my one hesitation was the X-lock... essentially, this unit is designed to only accept X-lock disks that are produced solely by Bosch. Though I didn't like the possibility of having to buy more expensive disks (which they are not, by the way), I needed a grinder that could use wood sculpting disks, something not available for X-lock.Thankfully, a fellow reviewer on this item mentioned the availability of a third party adaptor that would allow use of any disk with the X-lock Bosch. Though that reviewer noted the size of the adaptor forced to disk beyond the safety guard, making it unsafe, my search on Amazon revealed a newer model of the adaptor that was shorter and stronger. Once again, I clicked the "Buy it Now" button. The adaptor works perfectly for my sculpting disks on the X-lock Bosch grinder, and does not stick out beyond the guard. As for other disks, like a 40 grit sander, I purchase the Bosch X-lock... and absolutely love the quality, the ease of use, and the quick changeability at a price point that works.The final word: this is a fantastic grinder that is comfortable, safe, and offers variable speed control... it is worth every penny I paid.
paul mccarl
Reviewed in Canada on October 23, 2024
Light tool and easy to handle and manuever with the task at hand. Good power and although I do not use the variable speed option, it's nice to have. Good value for the money and it seems to last!
Paul R DesRoches
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2023
I liked everything about it. It's powerful, easy to use, and is an effective tool overall. The "x" system is a sweet design which makes fast disc changes a breeze. Just make sure you buy the proper "X" discs for Bosch system. I've cut metal bolts with it, and 1/4" thick porcelain tiles with ease using the appropriate discs of course. Use eye and ear protection for best results. Its a powerful tool that shouldn't be taken lightly. It's not hard to injure oneself with this capable tool.
Fariborz B
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2023
I used a cordless cutting tool for years until the battery stopped holding charge. After checking price of the replacement battery I decided to try a corded unit from a brand that I trust. Halfway through the first cut through the tool-grade SST bar I realized what I have been missing all these years. BEASTLY POWER.This is a great cutting and grinding tool for almost price of a rechargeable tool battery.
dcl10
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2022
Bosch advertises Xlock as being 5x faster than a regular arbor. That is completely untrue, it's much faster than that. It takes 2-3 seconds to swap a disk with Xlock vs 30-45 seconds with a conventional arbor, and that's not including the time it takes to find the wrench. I used to carry 3 grinders with me on steel jobs, one with a cutting disk, one with a flap disk, and one with a wire cup. It would take too much time to swap disks with a regular grinder so I needed all 3, now I can bring one with different disks and a little die grinder. If you are a home gamer building bird houses in your garage I can see it maybe not being up your alley because of the extra up front cost, but for any pro it's well worth it.Aside from Xlock the grinder itself is very nice. Great power for a smaller grinder and the guard adjustment is fantastic. A couple of downsides. It's not variable speed, and the fit and finish is not as good as Bosch's German and Hungarian made tools (it's made in China).