Santi_78342 Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Anyone have one? How do you like it? Looking at getting a new grinder and this one caught my eye. Will be used mostly for cutting tile and surface grinding concrete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwain Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Do people usually go for 4-1/2" grinders in the US? Our electric grinders are 4" or 5", and I always recommend the 5" for that extra bit of cut depth, without increasing the size of the unit (like a 7") Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santi_78342 Posted October 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Yeah, they're pretty popular here in the US. Is it safe to use 4 1/2" wheels, blades, etc in a 5" grinder? 4 1/2" stuff is way more readily available than 5". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwain Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Yeah, they're pretty popular here in the US. Is it safe to use 4 1/2" wheels, blades, etc in a 5" grinder? 4 1/2" stuff is way more readily available than 5". As long as the arbor/spindle is the same size (it looks like they are), absolutely! After some cuts a 5" disc is only 4-1/2" in diameter anyway But if the 5" is more expensive, and your always going to be buying 4-1/2" discs anyway, not much point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santi_78342 Posted October 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Well I only ask because I'm torn between this grinder and the Milwaukee 5" 6117-33. I'm a Milwsukee guy at heart but I really like the slimmer handle on the Bosch. Hmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwain Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 I have a slimline 5" bosch and its been great. If its for concrete use, bigger disc and more power are what you should chase... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santi_78342 Posted October 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 Thanks for your feedback Dwain. I think I will be picking up the Milwaukee 6117-33! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BK13 Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Do people usually go for 4-1/2" grinders in the US? Our electric grinders are 4" or 5", and I always recommend the 5" for that extra bit of cut depth, without increasing the size of the unit (like a 7")I would guess 4.5" grinders and accessories outsell 4" and 5" combined by 5:1, maybe more.I'm curious about the grinder as well. I bought one of the 1380 Slims and it's almost soured me from Bosch. I like my DeWalt grinder MUCH more than I like the Slim, and if you know how I feel about DeWalt, that speaks volumes.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwain Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 I would guess 4.5" grinders and accessories outsell 4" and 5" combined by 5:1, maybe more.I'm curious about the grinder as well. I bought one of the 1380 Slims and it's almost soured me from Bosch. I like my DeWalt grinder MUCH more than I like the Slim, and if you know how I feel about DeWalt, that speaks volumes.... wow. what don't you like about the Bosch slim? It's not super powerful, but it does me for a lot of tasks, and is WAY more comfortable than a larger, heavier grinder. I'm all about the comfort, and my hands aren't particularly big. Also, at least in Australia, it is VERY cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BK13 Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 Well, it's noisy, feels kinda junky, and doesn't have much power. I'll admit that it is pretty light in the hand, but I'm an oversized brute and like the ergos of my 5" Fein much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwain Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 Well, it's noisy, feels kinda junky, and doesn't have much power. I'll admit that it is pretty light in the hand, but I'm an oversized brute and like the ergos of my 5" Fein much better. I'm sure most would. But it's not exactly an apples to apples comparison! The FEIN is probably 4 times the price... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BK13 Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 I'm sure most would. But it's not exactly an apples to apples comparison! The FEIN is probably 4 times the price...Well, yeah, kinda. I got a screaming deal on the Fein, so the Bosch was about 60% of the cost of the Fein. I understand that the 1380 is Bosch's economy model, and I suppose it fills it's role adequately, but for me personally, I should be looking a little more upmarket. What the heck, that's why they sell Metabo and Fein, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BK13 Posted December 31, 2015 Report Share Posted December 31, 2015 Do people usually go for 4-1/2" grinders in the US? Our electric grinders are 4" or 5", and I always recommend the 5" for that extra bit of cut depth, without increasing the size of the unit (like a 7")Hey Dwain. Do Bosch, Fein or Metabo offer 4" angle grinders in Oz? Pretty much all I've found here is the Makita (which I have and really like).Thanks, man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwain Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Hey Dwain. Do Bosch, Fein or Metabo offer 4" angle grinders in Oz? Pretty much all I've found here is the Makita (which I have and really like).Thanks, man! All those brands do, with the exception of FEIN, 4-1/2" is their smallest. We also have Dewalt, Milwaukee, Makita and many DIY brands who offer 4" grinders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BK13 Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 Man, I'd love to get my grubby paws on a 4" Metabo..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwain Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 why not a 4-1/2"? They seem to be easily available in the US and cheap too! I'd love to get hold of this! a powerful 6" grinder without the bulk of the 7/9" grinder bodies...http://www.amazon.com/Metabo-WE15-150-Grinder-Electronics-Sliding/dp/B00WJOXK84/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1454278027&sr=8-1&keywords=metabo+grinder+6+inch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BK13 Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Yeah, one of those, too. I bought a bunch of 4" wheels when a semi-local tool joint closed, and that would be way too easy to just use them on one (of my three!) 4.5" grinders. But the real reason is I always want something I can't have. Hello Bosch 12v brushless impact driver, Milwaukee Fuel M12 1/2" impact wrench, Hazet hand tools.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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