For quick, rough cuts through metals or for tool sharpening, you're hard pressed to find a better tool for the job than an angle grinder. With this Ridgid Gen5x model, you're sure to be getting one of the top-tier models in the 18V power tool field. Running up to 8,500 RPM, this tool will be able to tackle a variety of jobs you'll find around both the home and professional jobsite. Its handling, especially, is one of its greatest benefits. There are a variety of features packed in this handy tool to make it easier for you to control. For one, it has an adjustable side handle that can swap between three positions to let you get maximum leverage no matter where you're working. The wheel guard, which keeps stray sparks away from you, is also fully adjustable so you can access your grinding subject from the most convenient direction. These adjustments can be made without tools, letting you switch between jobs on the fly to make quick work of long term projects. Putting the icing on the cake is the rubberized hex-grip molding found on other Ridgid tools that gives you excellent control, even in slippery conditions. With Ridgid, you don't need to be a professional to work with professional level equipment.