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Angle Grinders are such an under rated tool. They are so versatile and have soooo many uses. The Bosch 1375A is right up there with the most expensive ones for performance but at a much better price. You can't go wrong with this one.
I've been in the trades longer than I care to admit. In fact, I'm still using the metal case the first one came in. These things swallow a ton of dust and need to be blown out every day. While I respect my tools, I don't have time to baby them. However, I don't buy into the notion that you need a paddle swich to be safe - you just need to know your tool and what it's capable of. They have to be able to stand up to the abusive environment that is inherent with field work. long enough to know which tools are worth buying. longevity can be summed up in two words - compressed air.
The Bosch grinder is one of those tools. My first one lasted about 8-10 years as did the second (which just gave out today). Do that and you've got yourself a hell of a tool. And yes, I'm buying another Bosch tonight - it's really the only choice.
I am not a fan of the switch or the bulky grip of this tool. I was not using a paddle switch and the thing kicked back right out of my hands and got wound up in my clothing and kept biting into my leg. I have a dewalt grinder that I have had for 12 years and I prefer that grip. I had a nasty accident with a grinder once when I was just learning. I had to pull 50 ft of extention cord out of the wall before it would stop biting. If I were using a paddle switch the motor would have shut off when I lost the grip.
Definetly not a tool for a novice, but it works great and with the appropriate blades cuts through tile and brick like it was butter.
I put the masonry wheel and had no problems perfect cut. This unit does the job of any high priced unit. I recently added 2 small windows in a garage room conversion. My buddy was using a dewalt which cost quite a bit moore. We both did the same job no difference.
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