Bosch UniversalGrind 750-125 unbox and initial impressons weview

Today on the mini workbench we dive in to a new tool - the Bosch UniversalGrind 750-125 angle grinder. Lets unbox it, quickly test it, and offer some first impressions. Note, this is not a comprehensive test. Spoiler alert - it's OK but not great. Having said that, on price for performance it looks like it will work out very well as an extra grinder in the Proto49 workshop.

[@hugomaes1419]

You saved me half a day! Thanks mate

[@stuartzm9957]

Just bought one, got it home, tried to read the instructions to put it together safely, next to useless, pictorials where useless as well. Video clarified a number of small things i was scratching my head about, but now i have safely put it together. Video was very good. Thanks

[@proto4975]

I trust it goes well. Let me know what you think of the switch after you've used it for a while.

[@karmicselling4252]

I've recently received a (nearly) 40 year old Ryobi corded grinder. It still works great but has no ability to accomodate a side handle. So looking to buy a new corded one for general use, perhaps a little bit of concrete cutting and grinding, and to sharpen the odd garden tool. This might do the job. A few people have suggested I spend a hundred dollars more and get something like a Makita. Might take a punt on this one given it's low price. Like you say, always good to have a few grinders in the kit.

[@proto4975]

Thanks for letting us know. Can't go wrong with a Bosch in terms of price/performance.

[@pauladenison7869]

Think the extra hole is so left or right hander can add the side handle

[@seamusblack5876]

I recently bought this and the 'instructikns' on his to set it up are TERRIBLE

[@proto4975]

I agree. To date I havn't used this one much.. it's the third in line and my #1 (a Hitachi 18v) is always the go to. It will het more usage when I set up my welding station more permanently.