We decided to devote this article to another angle grinder model, namely SKIL 9005 LA with a power of 550W with a circle diameter of 115mm.
This model is the smallest in terms of the diameter of the used circle among grinders, and therefore its power is only 550 watts. Although this power is quite enough for such a tool.
The SKIL 9005 LA angle grinder is mainly used as a grinding tool, using various discs and attachments. Nozzles can be made of metal wire of various hardness, or in the form of glued sandpaper plates.
With the help of nozzles, it is convenient to remove the old coating from metal parts, such as car bodies, paint from wooden parts and other works.
However, with the help of a cutting disc, you can also perform small work on cutting metal or stone, including tiles and porcelain stoneware. But for cutting bricks or paving slabs, this tool is not suitable. Firstly, the power is rather weak, and secondly, due to the small disk, the cutting depth is very small and it simply will not be enough to cut the brick.
Thus, this model should not be chosen as a universal small grinder, but for specialized work it is quite a wow tool.
Like other angle grinders, this model has a special spindle lock for changing nozzles and discs, as well as protection in the form of a casing from sparks and pieces of abrasive.
There is also an additional handle with a soft non-slip coating. This is very important when you have to work on a hot summer day. Although for such a small grinder they usually do not use it, preferring to hold the grinder by the body.
To turn on the grinder, there is a reliable slide switch that allows you to work comfortably even with gloves. Just choose thinner gloves.
The weight of this angle grinder is very small - only 1.53 kg and it can be worked with one hand for a long time. This is important for various small grinding jobs, when you need to work on a curved profile and remove a small layer of material.
If we talk about the appearance of the grinder SKIL 9005 LA, then its body is made in a characteristic color for this manufacturer: black and gray with red buttons and brand letters. The handle can be changed in two positions, this is true for those who use the left hand more (left-handers), or for individual work when it is necessary that the abrasive and material braids fly not towards the handle, but vice versa. For example, when you cut strobes in gas silicate masonry.
The length of the tool is quite small compared to similar tools and fits very compactly in a tool bag.
Specifications SKIL 9005 LA angle grinder
Angle grinder power: 550 W
Power supply: from the mains 220 V
Maximum engine speed: 11000 rpm
Circle diameter: 115 mm
Circle seat diameter: 14 mm
Spindle lock when the disc is jammed: yes
Weight of grinder: 1.53 kg
Warranty: 12 months