Up to 50% longer life than leading competitor; 11,000 RPM; Powerful & Durable; 2-Position Vibration Control Handle; Rear Handle Trigger with Lock-on/off Switch; Epoxy Coated Field Windings; Sealed Switch; Service Minder Brushes; Tool-Free Adjustable Guard; AC/DC Capability; Includes: Guard, New Vibration Dampening Side-handle, Two 5 Grinding wheels, Flange Kit, and Spanner Wrench
Bosch 1821 5-Inch Rat Tail Angle Grinder : Amazon Sales Rank: #155987 in Home ImprovementBrand: BoschModel: 1821Number of items: 1Dimensions: .0" h x .0" w x .0" l, .0 pounds Unmatched Power to Weight Ratio - most powerful 5-Inch in its class 9.5Amps (12Amps with electronics)Vibration Reduction Side Handle - reduces vibration up to 60-percent providing uncompromising user comfort for extended usePadded Rear Handle - Provides comfort and control under demanding applicationsQuick-adjust Guard - allows user to quickly change the guard orientation for optimum working angleRugged Durability - Sealed switch and epoxy coated motor field provide long life in the toughest environment
Bosch 1821 5-Inch Rat Tail Angle Grinder Review
1821 Model Code: AB (part# 1821) This item features: -Sealed switch - keeps debris out of the switch mechanism and extends switch life. -Service Minder Brushes eliminates guesswork, stops the tool when preventative maintenance is required. -Epoxy coated field windings, provide ultimate protection against abrasive dust and metal debris. -Tool free adjustable guard, quick installation and adjustments. -Kickback Stop shuts tool off should the wheel get into a bind situation. -Wheel Diameter: 5-Inch -Voltage: 120.00 V. -Speed: 11000 rpm [Max]. -Spindle Thread: 5/8-Inch - 11-Inch -Gear Type: Spiral Bevel. -Length: 14-3/4-Inch -Includes: Guard, Vibration Control Auxiliary Handle, Flange Kit, Spanner Wrench, Grinding Wheel.Bosch 1821 5-Inch Rat Tail Angle Grinder Customer reviews
Most helpful customer reviews0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.Comfortable angle grinderBy StickleyGenerally speaking, my preferred tool brands are Milwaukee, Bosch, and Makita. My choice of a small angle grinder came down to this Bosch 1821 5-Inch Rat Tail Angle Grinder and the Milwaukee 6122-30 4-1/2-Inch Trigger Grip Small Angle Grinder. In the end, I chose the Bosch 1821 5-Inch Rat Tail Angle Grinder, mainly because Bosch offered more accessories, which made me think Bosch was really serious about their small angle grinders.The Bosch angle grinder is very comfortable to hold and operate. I much prefer the rat tail/trigger-style grip on this and the Milwaukee grinder to the barrel-style grip that is more prevalent on small angle grinder models. There is no objectionable and fatiguing vibration while using this grinder, either. The grinder is loud, even before contacting the work surface, which I suppose is to be expected. Hearing, eye, and face protection are an absolute must when operating this or any other grinder.A tool-less guard adjustment was a must for me. Both the Bosch and Milwaukee grinders have this, and both work well (I fiddled with the Milwaukee in a local store).While I'm not disappointed with my choice, owning it hasn't completely erased my interest in the Milwaukee 6122-30 4-1/2-Inch Trigger Grip Small Angle Grinder. I'm happy with the Bosch, but I still wonder whether I would have been happier with the Milwaukee.I wish the shaft lock was a bit easier to engage than it is. You have to push the button in and then rotate the shaft until the lock pin mates with the hole. Nothing out of the ordinary about that. It just seems that sometimes it takes more than a full rotation, and wiggling the shaft lock button a bit, to get the shaft lock to engage.Similarly, the lock-on switch doesn't always engage without some concerted effort. You have to pull the trigger, up, push it forward, and release it, in a fairly precisely fashion to get the lock-on to engage.The Bosch has two handle grip positions on the grinder head, one on each side. The Milwaukee offers a third position, centered on the top of the head. I think that third position might be nice to have when operating the grinder blade perpendicular to the work surface, such as when cutting.All in all, I'm very happy with the Bosch 1821 5-Inch Rat Tail Angle Grinder. If something happened to it, or if money was no object, I'd probably try the Milwaukee 6122-30 4-1/2-Inch Trigger Grip Small Angle Grinder next time, just to put my curiosity to rest.See all 1 customer reviews...Bosch 1821 5-Inch Rat Tail Angle Grinder
