AEG 18V 125mm Brushless Slide Switch Angle Grinder - BEWS18125BLC-0

My thoughts on the AEG brushless grinder is that this grinder makes light work of heavy duty jobs. I love this tool and it will never leave my collection, I love the AEG brand and I have nothing bad to say about this brand, this will be the only brand I continue to use for many years to come.

I have used this tool more than most do over about 3 months working with a stone cladding product which means LOTS of dust. In the last couple of weeks the switch has packed it in, too stiff to safely turn on. Spent half of the time blowing dust out of the switch to get it to work, then it just fell out. The design of the switch is appalling, the plastic clip that attaches it to the inside of the grinder look weaker than a bread clip. I recommended this product (when I first bought it) to the boss who has also had his fail in the last week (same problem). Such a shame when AEG has invested so much into having the best motors and batteries in the business and something as small as a cheap switch lets it down.*I have considered upgrading to the paddle switch but ... MoreI have used this tool more than most do over about 3 months working with a stone cladding product which means LOTS of dust. In the last couple of weeks the switch has packed it in, too stiff to safely turn on. Spent half of the time blowing dust out of the switch to get it to work, then it just fell out. The design of the switch is appalling, the plastic clip that attaches it to the inside of the grinder look weaker than a bread clip. I recommended this product (when I first bought it) to the boss who has also had his fail in the last week (same problem). Such a shame when AEG has invested so much into having the best motors and batteries in the business and something as small as a cheap switch lets it down.*I have considered upgrading to the paddle switch but from the reviews it sounds like the kill switch is more sensitive than this grinder, as I established, I am more than happy with the power of this model and do not wish to make any compromises on power.*

I have been a tradesman for 13 years. Nearly all my tools are AEG. I feel that for the price you pay, the tools are generally pretty good. However the 'overtemp' motor protection is the big downfall for AEG. In my experience the grinder has been the worst so far. When using it for either grinding or cutting it doesn't handle torque very well at all. To the point where it is frustrating and time consuming. Performing easy basic cutting becomes a problem cause of this. The drills also do it but the grinder is by far the worst. I can't afford to replace all my tools with another brand so I am sticking with AEG. Apart from what I have mentioned above, the tools are very good performers and have served me well.I would recommend but only with an explanation about the ... MoreI have been a tradesman for 13 years. Nearly all my tools are AEG. I feel that for the price you pay, the tools are generally pretty good. However the 'overtemp' motor protection is the big downfall for AEG. In my experience the grinder has been the worst so far. When using it for either grinding or cutting it doesn't handle torque very well at all. To the point where it is frustrating and time consuming. Performing easy basic cutting becomes a problem cause of this. The drills also do it but the grinder is by far the worst. I can't afford to replace all my tools with another brand so I am sticking with AEG. Apart from what I have mentioned above, the tools are very good performers and have served me well.I would recommend but only with an explanation about the overtemp protection.