Finds: Ryobi’s New 18V Angle Grinder
By Chuck Cage
We’ve always been a little concerned about runtime on cordless angle grinders — and doubly concerned about Ryobi’s, considering the comments we’ve seen regarding the One+ line (both good and bad) — but you’ve really got to give Ryobi credit for their massive expansion of the line. You can now get everything but the kitchen sink that’ll happily accept One+ batteries.
That said, maybe we’ll have to eat our words. We have yet to test a cordless angle grinder. I suppose it’s time to rectify that.
Features include a three-position handle, rotating battery foot, and a toolless guard.
As always with Ryobi, it’s easy-to-own at a street price of around $44. It’s sold tool-only as an expansion for those already into the One+ line.
18V 4-1/2″ Angle Grinder [Ryobi]
Street Pricing [Froogle]
July 27th, 2007 at 2:20 pm
Somewhat off-topic, but is there a reason to not expect Ryobi to release Lithion Ion batteries for their One+ line? I mean, that’d be a different battery and charger, but then it should really improve the entire line, right? Or am I way off base here?
September 23rd, 2007 at 3:39 pm
*cough* http://www.ryobitools.com/lithium/ *cough*
I /knew/ I had posted this question before.
Chuck/Sean, Have you guys ever tested this thing? I have several One+ tools, but a wireless angle grinder isn’t one of them. I haven’t seen many reviews of it either, so I’d have to see someone say that’s it’s money well spent.
October 1st, 2007 at 6:04 pm
I have a plug-in angle grinder and hate having to struggle with the cord. I was REALLY excited to get the cordless.
The lack of power on this cordless angle grinder made me want to cry. I almost took it back to the store.