Metabo have been producing top class grinders for a long time and are known for their superior quality and long lifespan. The W8-115 is no different. The design of this grinder is completely new and even more ergonomic.
The Metabo W8-115 is a 4.5-inch grinder with an 8amp motor that can produce 19.5inch/pounds of torque. Very impressive for such a small device! With a maximum speed of 10,000rpm, this grinder will tackle any grinding, cutting and sharpening with ease.
A great feature is a disc brake system that allows the unit to stop quickly when the grinder is switched off. The on/off switch is a big improvement from the previous model and makes it much easier to switch on and off while handling the grinder.
This model uses Metabo’s Vibra-Tech technology in the handle, which reduces the vibration during use. If you have ever used an angle grinder for a long period of time, you will know the pins and needles feeling you get from that. This technology eliminates that.
Product Features and Specifications
- Weight: 5.9 pounds
- Motor: 8amp, 120 Volt
- Speed: Max 10,000rpm
- Automatic torque limiting clutch
- Newly improved ergonomics
- Dual position side handle
- Toolless guard adjustment
- Disc brake system for quick stopping
- 3 Year warranty
The Reviews
The Metabo W8-115 angle grinder received excellent reviews from the customers that bought it. For a lot of users, the quality was just superior to anything else. This grinder received an average rating of 4.6 stars out of a possible 5 stars from Amazon customers.
Users love the versatility of the Metabo and found it performed very well in a wide range of applications. A lot of customers complimented this grinder for its power and ease of use. The new design seems to have found a huge following.
Customers prefer the new sliding on/off switch to the old one, saying it’s a big improvement. One user said: “I’ve used other makes of grinders for many years and I thought they were pretty darn good, but if you need or want a more powerful, better balanced, reasonably priced tool, this is the grinder to buy.”
Verdict
This is a versatile and powerful product from Metabo. The build quality is superb and this model is designed to last a long time. The Metabo W8-115 is good for DIY projects and home improvement work. You can read all the reviews on The DIY Hubby‘s page on angle grinders.
Metabo is made in Germany and definitely provide some of that famous German precision engineering. The Germans pride themselves on building quality equipment.
There is a new model out that will replace the W9-115 eventually, I can only hope that they have improved on this already successful model. My feeling is that the changes will be more aesthetic than anything else. This is a very good grinder that doesn’t need much improvement.
Here is a video from Metabo demonstrating some of the technology in the angle grinder range.
Conclusion
Most people are surprised by the quality and performance of the tools from this brand provide. I can definitely recommend this angle grinder to anyone looking for a small, robust tool. This tool was compared to the Dewalt 28402K angle grinder and achieved impressive results.
