Compared to other tools of the 18V series (eg hammer) the angle has very little power. For plastic pipes (KG sewage) and thin sheets reichts, but at 10mm threaded rods or steel, the device is definitely overwhelmed. "Just" abflexen a hook on the wall goes - up to 8mm. After that, it's frustrating. Also suitable is the Flex for metal tubes with 1/2 ". No idea why the Flex is weakening - other tools, the hammer, the jigsaw, Reziprosäge have similar performance as the wired ....