Over in this video, by Winfried Heber, there’s some demonstration footage of a new tool I have never seen before – a Bosch 12V Max (or 10.8V everywhere else) brushless cut-off tool. It might even be an angle grinder.
Or would it be an offset grinder? Just plain “grinder?” It looks to have a pistol grip, but that’s just because the motor is inline with the cutting wheel.
This also brings up a good question – is there demand for a compact 12V-class cut-off tool or angle grinder? You couldn’t possibly use standard-sized wheels with it, which is something I’m never happy about.
Why is it inline? Or, why doesn’t this look like a small angle grinder? Well, consider right angle drills and impact drivers. Each and every one has reduced torque compared to pistol-grip drills and impact drivers. I have always believed that this is due to the angle transfer gearing and that a drop in torque is unavoidable.
So, I’m thinking that, in order for this tool to deliver the level of torque and cutting performance one would want in a compact cut-off tool or grinder, the motor and gearing must be inline with the cutting wheel. Right? If I’m wrong and you have another possible explanation, please let me know in comments!
The new cutter/grinder appears to have European model number GWS 10.8 V-EC, or at least that’s what I saw in the awesome Mastercity forum (post no. 26040 at the bottom). Credit to Vadim63 for the video find, and SerShe for the model number.
Watch the video, and share your thoughts. Personally, I think the tool looks to cut and grind a little awkwardly, but that’s mostly because of how it doesn’t look like a regular cut-off wheel or angle grinder.
No other details about the saw/cutter/grinder, or whatever it is, but I’ll keep eyes and ears open. If you learn more about it before I do, please let me know!