Ryobi Airwave 100mm Angle Grinder

Brought this as you can never have to many grinders, liked it that much I purchased another 3 and set them up with different discs and brushes for quick change. At this price if you own a compressor you can’t beat them, plenty of power and after 12 months of constant daily use I would say bulletproof............I’ve just talked myself into buying another one :-D

It has no safety lever on the trigger. Pick it up, put it down...there is no way of handling it without it starting. Without doubt the most dangerous tool I have ever owned. Should be taken off the market.

I’ve used and own lots of power tools, some very big& powerful, some cheap & small. Where to start.Cheap, affordable, grinds and does the job, BUT- No safety on handle. I like as quick to use & likely would have disabled anyway. Not usual for this type of tool and easily starts by just putting down.- Uses heaps of air, like heaps. I have a 10hp compressor and it keeps up, any std 240V/10A home compressor would only last 15-20seconds before waiting to catch up.- Power, no. Speed yes. Best for fine grinding and polishing, not mass material removal.- Speed control- like most budget air tools speed control is 0% or 100%. Feathering speed is near impossible.- Treat with respect, it has enough inertia on startup to jump and either catch you or Yukon if you’re ... MoreI’ve used and own lots of power tools, some very big& powerful, some cheap & small. Where to start.Cheap, affordable, grinds and does the job, BUT- No safety on handle. I like as quick to use & likely would have disabled anyway. Not usual for this type of tool and easily starts by just putting down.- Uses heaps of air, like heaps. I have a 10hp compressor and it keeps up, any std 240V/10A home compressor would only last 15-20seconds before waiting to catch up.- Power, no. Speed yes. Best for fine grinding and polishing, not mass material removal.- Speed control- like most budget air tools speed control is 0% or 100%. Feathering speed is near impossible.- Treat with respect, it has enough inertia on startup to jump and either catch you or Yukon if you’re doing fine tight work.In conclusion, more suitable for non-home gamer so your compressor can supply it, you can just buy one for each wheel/disc grit and swap toolsbut unlikely for a professional because you’ll buy top quality brand.