Bosch 1803EVS 5-Inch Variable Speed Angle Grinder

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  • 2-Position Vibration Control Side Handle – Reduce Vibration up 60% for increased comfort and less fatigue
  • Directed Airflow – Unique design diverts dust away from switch and vital components
  • Epoxy Coated Field Windings – provides ultimate protection against abrasive dust and debris
  • Sealed Switch – Keeps debris out of the switch mechanism and extends switch life
  • Service Minder Brushes – Eliminates guesswork, stops the tool when preventative maintenance is required

1.8 HP, 8.5 amp, 2,800-11,000 RPM; Variable speed dial; Sealed switch; Clic quick guard changes, no tools needed; 5/8″-11 spindle; Tool free guard

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5 Reviews

  1. pickiter says:
    Posted December 9, 2009 at 12:00 am | Permalink

    Our company has owned other models of this Bosch grinder (1706E) for use in our masonry construction company. This 1803EVS grinder worked for a month or more then the on-off switch began getting tight. Now it has broken inside the grinder. This problem has not occurred on past models so I assume it is just an accidental thing.

    The demise of past Bosch grinder models seemed to be that when we used them to grind out mortar joints with a wide or a sandwich blade it took too much horsepower for these machines and they quit.

  2. Mr. Buffy pad says:
    Posted December 9, 2009 at 12:00 am | Permalink

    Finally got to try this nice little grinder out. Wasn’t using it for anything big but needed a variable speed grinder to do my project. It worked great! Initially I was worried it would be too heavy to use for extended period of time but it felt light and friendly. Really nice balance. Really good purchase.

  3. Michael G. Simpson says:
    Posted June 15, 2009 at 12:00 am | Permalink

    I bought this grinder to help fit granite blocks for a fireplace I am building and it works fantastic. The grinder is well balanced, I can use it with one hand for trimming firebrick. Th stability handle is great if you need it, but for hard to reach places it can be removed. The switch does take a little getting used to. The metal grinding blade that comes with it is good for sharpening stone chisels. Overall a great piece of equipment.

  4. Russell J. Schampers says:
    Posted December 3, 2008 at 12:00 am | Permalink

    Let me just say that I was urged to buy a variable speed grinder by my dad who has owned his (and probably a few others) fair share of tools and let me tell you he was right and I urge you to GET A VARIABLE SPEED GRINDER.

    After reading some reviews on other resources than here it looked like some bosch grinders really had great balance and let me tell you I was definitely not disappointed.

    Besides what others have said about the variable speed, and the slow startup (both very nice features btw) I would like to add some other comments however. The balance on this grinder is absolutely amazing. Everything feels so smooth I’ve even one handed some things and felt totally comfortable doing so (of course, I wouldn’t recommend for others to do the same as it isn’t the safest).

    I have used this tool on a range of mediums, from sanding down some wood edges with the grit wheels, to taking down a fiberglass sub box I’ve been creating, to cutting off some loose screws hanging from the studs in my garage. Through all the tools has felt wonderfully balanced and incredibly receptive to whatever you toss at it.

    2 things no one else has mentioned yet is that the cord is made out of the higher quality rubber/plastic and is the type where when it is in extreme cold temperatures it stays malleable and flexible. This is a relief to some other corded tools that stiffen up horribly in the cold.

    Also, I will say the only downside i have to this tool is that the trigger is extremely difficult to press forward and hold forward, so I nearly ALWAYS find myself locking the grinder on. Now at first I saw this as a semi significant con, but after using it more I realized I never use the grinder unless I’m using it for at least 3 mins to which I would use the lock on feature anyway. Furthermore the tool has a nice feature that defeats the lock on in the event that you are plugging the tool in (hence if you forgot or somehow bumped the switch into the locked on position, the tool will not start up when plugged in until taken off the locked on mode, and pressed back forward)

    All in all, this is my favorite tool in the garage so far, and that says a lot.

  5. Stephen says:
    Posted July 18, 2007 at 12:00 am | Permalink

    You’ll appreciate the soft start especially when working at high grind speeds. That alone would justify the additional cost of this vs. a standard grinder.

    Blade cover was easy to remove and attach. One of these days I may actually use it.

    Quality, long power cord with long lasting strain relief. (You know the tool will eventually be carried by the cord.)

    It has excellent torque for a small motor. Difficult to bog down unless I’m using a large diamond disc.

    I have abused and misused this grinder to the point I thought I’d kill it. I blow it out and it works as good as new. It has held up to regular all day long use.

    I have never been disappointed with a Bosh tool. This is no exception.


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