Proxxon 38544 Longneck Angle Grinder LHW/E

I think it's a great little tool. These reviews I'm seeing about how it doesn't have enough torque are baffling to me. This little guy isn't made to cut 1/2" bar with a cutoff wheel. It's made to deburr edges or sand a rounded surface or a million other very light duty jobs. You should have an angle grinder to do heavy duty work. I really don't get it because it seems to me if you're buying this tool, you probably have several corded angle grinders, and at least one cordless, if not more. So why you would be trying to do anything but finishing work with this is beyond me. My one complaint is how crunchy it sounds in the neck. I'm sure there is a pretty sophisticated gear train in there, but it does sound like it's gonna tear itself apart any second the whole time it's being used. I hope it only sounds like that and it continues to work, because I really like the little guy. I don't use it much, but when I do need it, I get so happy because I love using it.

Excellent product and service

This doesn't work.

I was about to purchase another one because mine burned up. Whenever I felt it getting warm I would let it cool down. I think I was covering the vented area w my gloves and that's what made it overheat and die. Apparently it's a common occurrence. I'm a power carver and I can tell you...I put it to the test!

Worked great for about 3 uses. Next time I went to use it, the tool started smoking within 30 seconds of use very light detail grinding work! (I was using it correctly i.e. correct speed, not pushing down, letting the tool and grinding wheel do the work). It's a shame, I really liked the design and application for detial work but feel completely ripped off based on what I paid and the quality of the tool. After my 3 uses its defective.