Before purchasing this 230V Makita angle grinder for domestic use I was going to buy DeWalt DWE4206. Both similar wattage rating, both 125mm but DeWalt came with a case for £10 more. You would be surprised how useful a case is, not only for tool protection, but in domestic setting, every piece of equipment is stacked into the under-stairs bupboard; such that the use offers lots of convenience. This is replacing a 40 year old Black & Decker Proline 125mm grinder. I finally chose this Makita rather than DeWalt because of what I call "dead-man-switching" implementation, i.e. what DeWalt and Makita calls paddle switch. The B & D Pro had that design over 40 years ago; nearly all 230mm angle grinders also have switch whch if the user is hurt and releases the handle (switch) the tool turns off. (Incidentally it is also what I advise in my professional capacity as HSE Advisor.) So the side switch of the DeWalt didn't make it to the final shortlist. When the Makita arrived I quite liked the look but only 4 stars for the feel. The balance of any tool, whether hand tool or powered, has always been important to me. The photos on the web page gave the appearence that the body is thinner than it actually is, meaning that it would be easy and comfortable to hold. As it turned out in real like, the body is not thinner than the B & D Pro, which was one of the reasons for its replacement. However, having finally used it the Makita was more comfortable than predicted. I put that down to the switch being easier to activate than the B & D although they are both "paddle switches". The other fear, that the side handle doesn't screw in at perpendicular to the body but at approximately 115 degrees, didn't turn out to be a problem during use,; just had to get used to it. I also chose this non-soft-start model because it is significantly cheaper than the one with soft-start (R suffix). The tool scores 4 stars easily but not 5. Had Makita provided a blown-moulded case for extra £10 then it would have scored 5 stars. I know Makita has generic cases but I don't know what inlay is suited to this model of grinder, couldn't find on their website. In the end I bought a DeWalt case for £10 which allows this Makita to fit inside. Hey Makita ! Just think of the free advertising you would get if each of your tool came with a case or option for user to buy a case easily. Too bad now I am advertising for DeWalt because this is a good grinder for the price. Read more