Metabo VS grinder??

[Zacharytanner]

Guys- looking for a new 4 1/2 VS Grinder.
Anyone have or use the

Metabo WEV15-125 HT 13.5 Amp 2800-9600 rpm Variable Speed Angle Grinder with Electronics, High Torque and Lock-On, 5"

Thoughts and recommendations

Best
Frank

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

I have the 5" one.  Great grinder

 

[Tyler Ernsberger]

I had the 5in metabo for 15 years before it burt up after heavy use.  I need to get another one.  They are great grinders. 

 

[cblanton42]

+1 for the Metabo, have had one for several years and love it!  The soft start feature ended up being my favorite part of the grinder and didn't realize it until I picked up one that doesn't have it, almost torqued right out of my hand!!

 

[jbasen]

I picked up a Metabo grinder at a yard sale a few years ago.  It was covered in drywall dust and ran ok when I tested it but promptly died the first time I tried to use it.  I pulled it apart, cleaned out all the drywall dust that was caked inside and ended up replacing the brushes.  Even with all the abuse the grinder obviously took it now runs like it was new. 

Right now I'm using it extensively as I fabricate new rails for my Sawstop PCS so I can fit a Very Super Cool Tools Fence to it.  The Metabo is really a pleasure to use.