Abstract: A hand-held polisher which comprises a body, an electric motor with a motor shaft held inside the body for driving a polishing implement mounted on the body, and a switch on the body for controlling the operation of the motor. The body has a first part for accommodating a battery cell for electrical connection to the motor under the control of the switch and a second part accommodating the motor. The second body part has a front opening through which the polishing implement is insertable into the body for mounting thereon. A stationary bearing is located in the first body part behind the front opening, in a co-axial position relative thereto, for supporting the polishing implement.