Shaun Barratt is known for his consistently serious approach to reviewing the latest power tools made available by a wide range of brands, including everything from the tools designed for serious professionals to the tools intended for the average weekend DIYers. In the most recent review conducted by Shaun Barratt, Bosch and its newly released 1810PS Angle Grinder are placed under the reviewer’s figurative microscope.
The exacting power tool reviewer evaluated the angle grinder according to his usual categories, taking the tool’s cost, versatility, and effectiveness into consideration before offering a final verdict. Each of Barratt’s typical categories listed below feature selections from the original review published by the power tool expert, all of which reflect Barratt’s judgment regarding the product’s unique characteristics.
Cost
At a retail price that easily surpasses the $100 mark, Barratt’s review noted that the price point for the Bosch 1810PS Angle Grinder “is usually reserved for tools intended for use by professionals and professionals alone.” Despite the relatively high price point, Barratt tested the angle grinder in a wide variety of situations, including several projects commonly completed by the amateur “weekend warriors” willing to pony up a little extra cash in exchange for a high-quality product offering.
Versatility
An angle grinder is inherently versatile, but Barratt remarked that even though versatility is expected in an angle grinder, the Bosch model managed to exceed expectations and proved to be quite useful across a remarkably broad range of circumstances. The Bosch 1810PS was up to the task in just about every situation, leading Barratt to rethink the tool’s usefulness for amateurs since the angle grinder could perform several tasks typically reserved for other power tools, saving these so-called “weekend warriors” money and storage space as a result.
Effectiveness
According to Barratt, the effectiveness of the Bosch 1810PS was difficult to evaluate. The quiet motor and the vibration-reducing handles made it pleasant to work with even for extended periods of time. On the other hand, the low amperage output of just 8 amps meant that some tasks took longer to complete than one might expect with an angle grinder. Ultimately, Barratt concluded that the consumer should consider whether the benefits outweigh the drawbacks as it pertains to the specific tasks they expect to complete with an angle grinder.
The Final Verdict
Although the Bosch 1810PS was “hardly perfect in every regard,” the tool did have quite a bit of merit and is worth the consideration of professionals and amateurs alike. Barratt reiterated that consumers have to consider the specific tasks in which the angle grinder will play a prominent role in order to determine whether the low amperage will be a limiting factor or not.