Festool AGC 18 Angle Grinder Review

Описание: Peter Brett reviews the Festool AGC 18 cordless angle grinder.

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"Angle grinders are essential tools – they do what they do very well and are used in almost all trades. I have heard stories of industrial applications, like boiler making, where angle grinders are bought by the pallet load and have a working life expectancy of anything from a few days to a week. I dread to think how hard they must be worked and what sort of jobs they must be doing.

"They also come in an amazing array of sizes, motor power and (surprise, surprise) in various levels of quality. A cheap £15 angle grinder would do for occasional use but the general rule of thumb for tools applies: you get what you pay for.

Other important considerations are the ‘cast electronics’ and the encased and sealed EC motor. EC motors are maintenance-free and long-lasting, so will be well protected from the dust that would usually destroy the commutator and bearings of a brushed motor. Ironically, brushed motors have fans that pull in cooling air – and the grinding dust – at the same time. I have not heard about ‘cast electronics’ in power tools before, but it seems like a great idea for protecting potentially delicate items from damage and dust. Safety features The modern electronics that the Festool engineers have applied via the EC motor gives the opportunity for several sophisticated safety features like soft start, a motor brake, constant speed maintenance when working and restart protection. It is great to have a whirling cutting disc stop in a second or two. It beats having to wait for it to stop before
you can put the machine down.

"Cordless angle grinders are the latest innovation, and for many users increased battery capacity and EC (brushless) motors have made them ideal site tools. I can’t remember the last time I used a corded angle grinder, whereas my couple of cordless ones get regular usage, usually cutting bolts, brackets and the occasional bits of sheet metal..."

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