How to choose a grinder: what to look for, rating of the best models

To have or not to have a grinder at home is a question that has long become rhetorical. This tool is quite versatile and can make life easier during repairs. It can not only grind, but also cut almost any material. Of course, if you purchased a quality product.

What specific parameters will help you find the "same" device? When choosing angle grinders, you should pay attention to the following characteristics:

1. Disk size.
2. Tool power.
3. The ability to adjust the speed.
4. Number of handles.
5. Additional features.

The main parameters that you should pay attention to when buying a grinder

It is not enough just to come to the store and ask to wrap up a “pretty little red grinder”. This is a traumatic tool and it is worth approaching its choice with all responsibility.

Disk size

Any tool must be satisfying, which means it must meet all important parameters. This means that you need to thoroughly familiarize yourself with the product and its characteristics before buying.

The main thing to look at is the dimensions of the disc. After all, this detail is the one that directly comes into contact with the material. The size of the disk determines how quickly the angle grinder can complete the task.

The choice of a grinder based on the diameter of its disc depends on what you have to work with.

Tool power

For Bulgarians, the parameter range is quite extensive. For high-quality professional-level specimens, this figure can reach 3 kW. The operating time of the device under load depends on the power.

If a lot of work is planned, then it is better to purchase a model that is as powerful as possible. The more massive and heavier the disc, the more power the grinder needs. It should be understood that such a device has not only more weight, but also a higher price.

The ability to adjust the speed

How fast the disc can spin is not really important. The commercially available models are supplied with a pre-calculated rotational speed. This parameter is influenced by the size of the disk. The disc is gradually grinded, and it is better if the device has the ability to manually adjust the rotation speed.

Number of handles

The grinders can have two handles or one. During sanding, very often the device "takes away" and it takes a lot of effort to keep it in place. If there are two handles, this is much easier and easier to do. However, if you have to handle the device from time to time, it is likely that it will be much easier to use the device with one handle.

Additional features

In addition to the main criteria, there are many additional parameters that you can and should rely on when buying angle grinders.

For example, a soft start. If the grinder is equipped with this function, then the disc does not start rotating at maximum speeds immediately after the start. The increase in speed occurs gradually. With such a function, it is much more comfortable to operate the angle grinder.

Types and brands of grinders for home use

When you need to buy a tool whose task is to serve for a long time, the choice should be made from products of well-known manufacturers. After careful analysis of what customers say, we managed to compile a small list of in-demand brands:

1. STURM - a joint company of manufacturers from Germany and China. Among their products is the AG9512P model, which is quite suitable for work at a summer cottage and in a household. She weighs two and a half kilograms. Complete with additional functionality, the device is relatively inexpensive.

   @ compyou.ru

2. Makita - for many, this name is associated with quality and considerable price. The company has factories not only in Japan, but also in Romania and China. Fairly inexpensive model 9555 HN. The weight of the grinder is only 1.9 kilograms. However, it lacks all sorts of additional functions. However, this does not make it less quality.

   @ el-drel.ru

3. Metabo. The birthplace of this brand is Germany. When you need something impressive for "adult" work, then choose the model W 2000. Everything is significant for her. And the maximum diameter of the disc, the power is two kilowatts, and weighs almost six kilograms. Of the additional functionality, there is protection against premature start-up. The cost of this pleasure is almost 7,000 rubles.

   @ liderstroyinstrument.ru

4. DeWALT - there is nothing special to describe here. Brand from America. Among the professional models, the D 28136 stands out - a medium-sized tool. The dimensions of the disc are 125 millimeters, the device is quite powerful and weighs as much as three kilograms. It comes on sale in a plastic case, on it you can change the number of revolutions and have other additional functions. If you take it for one or two applications, it will be too expensive, but for permanent work the price of 8,000 rubles is not so high.

   @ nexttool.ru

5. Sparky - this is really a true "Bulgarian" - and not by name, but by origin. The birthplace of the brand is Bulgaria. Among all the variety for the home, it is better to choose the M 850E model. Its weight is 2.4 kilograms, the size of the disc is 125 millimeters. On the grinder, you can adjust the number of revolutions and there is a smooth start. You need to pay almost 4,000 rubles for such a pleasure.

   @ bausita.lt

As you can see, a good tool cannot be cheap. Considering that quality and reliability are synonymous with the concept of "safety", then one should not be greedy and try to save on such things.