The ryobi rag800 compact angle grinder is extremely versatile and has a wide range of uses from cutting and grinding metal sharpening blades shaping stone or paving to removing rust and loose paint off metal and polishing the powerful motor and high torque gear box makes this a compact yet powerful tool for most grinding applications producing a no load speed of 12000rpm the convenient adjustable wheel guard and spindle lock makes accessory and wheel changing quick and easy whilst the 2 position