Plan to use metal brush to clean out old paint for repainting, so now looking for a cordless grinder.
Currently got 2 candidate
1) Bosch GWS18V-Li - RM590
2) Makita DGA406Z - RM720

To those who has the Bosch grinder :
1) Does the grinding wheel stop quickly when you turn off power? My 12v Bosch mini grinder stop spinning almost immediately after power off.
2) Does it has auto stop to prevent kickback?

Currently I like Makita more because
1) Stop spinning within 1 sec of power off.
2) Makita is brushless. Bosch makes awesome 12V brushless grinder why their 18V still so old tech?
3) Won't auto start if insert battery with switch at ON.
4) Grinder will stop if it detects stuck to prevent kickback.
5) From picture, Makita body seems to be smaller and easier to grab for my small hand.

Does 8500rpm of Makita has big difference with Bosch's 10,000 rpm?
Many grinder accident I read from china forum till I very scare of the grinder.

This post has been edited by yushin: Nov 20 2017, 09:26 AM

bosch
1. no, not as immediate as GWS12. but it does stop faster than most grinders i know
2. no, because it is not torquey enough. when batt is less than half, you will have quite a few stops because the disc got stuck

as for makita, i answer with bosch
2. bosch got 4 pole brush, which they claim is more powerful(bosch claim, not me)
3. bosch also same
4. bosch also stop, but i dunno if that's a feature or a side effect
5. ya, bosch one sooo thick and big

grinder accidents? try to limit youself to good discs. buy the more expensive discs like bosch or hitachi or makita (my fav is made in taiwan TAILIN). always inspect discs before use and always always wear eye protection

Bro May I know where to get Makita DGA406Z? Lazada? CThardware? or any coupon can apply?

Appreciate your help bro

http://hupshenghware.com/Power-Tools-Makit...oduct_info.html

Direct from shop. No coupon required.
But the traffic and parking in front of the shop is hell.

I think they own the shop lot thats why can save a lot on rental.

Even the CT hardware Bandar puteri also is nightmare to find a parking.

I complain to the boss. He advise me to buy online.

Well, their online purchase page does not really give much confidence. 哈哈。
Btw their shop is still the old wooden floor, wooden rack style.

Really got a different feel compare to modern CT hardware.

CSM feels like a warehouse.

I have a Makita DHR242 that accepts SRS Plus bits. Apparently SRS Plus bits are only for drilling into masonry. In order to use the DHR242 to drill wood and metal, I would need a different Chuck. Is this information correct?

u mean SDS+ chuck?

you kenot use SDS or SDS+ or even SDSmax bit to drill wood or metal. i don't think there is even drill bit for them

for normal bit for wood and and steel, u usully will need an adaptor if you plan to use your SDS+ rotary hammer, and set them to drill mode only first



This post has been edited by lucifah: Nov 20 2017, 05:37 PM

yushin some pictures to show you the size of the bosch GWS18v, whcih is a bit bulky





the scratches are due to me forcing it through very tight space. the next day, i got myself the GWS12 and a lot of my prob solved

cheapest l-boxx 136 i came across.



sadly, kenot use coin (not preferred seller) or voucher (not mall)

Where? Share link please

I have a Bosch GOP18VEC multitool.
I wonder their body size is the same or not?

nope. the GOP is more slender. the handle grip is squarish shape, vs GWS's roundish grip

but one thing i tell you, 18V grinder is kinda luxury rather than necessity. 4.0ah batt doesnt last long, the batt and the battpack life itself. during intensive use, the batt pack gets very very warm and surely will shorten the batt pack life

tomorrow got time i take pic of GOP18 and GWS18 and GWS12 side by side. i think oldnewspaper also have all 3

https://shopee.com.my/BOSCH-L-BOXX-136-CARR...78903.608947058

Thanks!

worth or not this size?

got leh sds drill bits, not so expensive also.

the only advantage it has is the side handle, which allow you to carry it like a briefcase, and boy, i tell you, you look more macho also

oh, yeah. now i remember, but that one long2 type usually for boring hole in wood one?

or is it cheap enough for me to chop it up to make into a dolly (salvage the mounting point for the latch.)