Looking for an angle grinder, one-handed bit change

Hello All,

I’m looking for a rather odd combination.

I only have only one hand, and when working with an angle grinder, I find it exceptionally frustrating when trying to change attachments/wheels.

I absolutely love the locking spindle solution that the guys at Black&Decker/RTX came up with for their rotary tool, they call it Flip-Lock, and it locks the spindle without having to hold that tiny pin in place.

This isn’t exactly a common issue, and it seems it’s barely mentioned on most manufacturers’ websites.

Is anybody aware of an angle grinder that has something like this flip-lock spindle lock?

Sticking a screwdriver in the motor to hold the cooling fins worked for a little while, but it’s not a good solution.

thanks!!

~C

This has a “Quick Change System”… 

http://www.dewalt.com/tools/metalworking-grinders-small-angle-grinders-d28402.aspx

Metabo has a quick change system. Plus they really make great metal working tools.

Thanks!

Looks like the DeWalt is just a gimmic, the manual and DeWalt say “loosten [or Tighten] with wrench” which kind of makes the whole thing a load of tripe.

Metabo however, that looks awesome.

I was thinking something simple like a spindle latch rather than just a button, but that looks like a great idea.

I appreciate it!

FYI: The Ridgid branded grinders are produced by Metabo as well. Not sure whether or not the have the quick change system though.

Get the quick change nut that is on mine because it fits almost any grinder press lock button flip up D handle on nut, loosen to remove and Bob’s your Uncle disc is off.

It is a pain in the ass finding the spanner on most grinders to change discs.