You can use the LHW/A for work on steel, non-ferrous metal, glass, ceramics, wood and plastic. It can cut, texture, sand or grind. The variable electronic speed control still has high torque, even in the lower speed range. It takes 50mm diameter discs. The extended neck allows easy access into narrower spaces. This professional quality battery-powered MICROMOT tool combines the features of its mains equivalent with the convenience of a cordless tool. The 10.8V 2.6Ah lithium-ion battery gives a performance comparable to its mains-powered counterpart. The main bearings and gears sit in a die-cast aluminium head ensuring a long, trouble-free working life. The glass fibre reinforced POLYAMIDE main body houses a special balanced, powerful, quiet and long lasting DC motor. The soft component body grip offers comfort and greater control. The flat end cap on the battery enables the tool to stand upright when not in use. Overall length 320mm. This is a body only machine supplied without battery and charger.