Grinding Wheel T27 DeWalt Abrasives

Resinoid-bonded abrasive cutting wheels are available in various sizes and thicknesses.

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Tool Accessories Cutting Wheels – Dewalt Masonry Grinding Wheel T27

I have zero experience with angle grinders. The second is that the flange nut shouldn’t be conical because it can press the cutoff wheel out of shape, which will weaken it.
The manual shows using it facing one way for certain wheels and the other for others. Industrial grade, aluminum oxide grinding wheel for heavy-duty cutting, grinding, and material removal applications. Type 27 wheels are required when there is some type of interference and the wheel needs to be raised up from the base of the grinder, but personal preference also plays a role in the decision.

Use the cutting wheel at a 90-degree angle, perpendicular to the work surface. Always avoid pushing too hard on the wheel, which can cause the grinder to stall or kick back or give you a much less efficient cutting action.

It can also reduce the efficiency of the wheel and increase the cut time. Fast removal rates on carbon steel and all ferrous metals. Wheel busted up and a chunk punched through his face shield and did him in. He was using it with no guard, a wheel that was too big for the tool, and a conical flange nut on a flat wheel.

I should also officially absolve any responders from the slightest responsibility for my grisly demise. Don’t force and don’t bind it, both actions can and will shatter a blade. With a round object cut in the 7-9 position, if you let the blade get 12 or above position the momentum of the grinder will take it around the other side if you are not very lucky, which can be dangerous.

I often cut contours by slowly letting the blade do the work. Practice, will get you to the point of cutting circles with out screwing up!

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This lip is slightly lower than the thickness of the wheel. When the flange nut is tightened with the flat side facing down (toward the wheel), there is no play whatsoever in the wheel. I don’t want to be looking from the blade side, but trying to see where the cut is going from the other side (with the handle) seems like it might be tricky.

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It is kind of hard to describe but after you try it a couple of times it will begin to be second nature. Those cut off wheels will literally disintegrate into a bunch of little missile pieces!

Make note to whether you have a 4″ or 4.5″ grinder, so you pick up the right size disk. The other one is used to swap back and forth between cut off and grinder wheels. As always, this forum is outstanding. Had a grinding wheel blow up and cause my 5 stitches. Watch where you throw your chips, and don’t assume because your’e not actively grinding that the danger has passed. It took that long to smolder and build up enough thermal mass to ignite. Hopefully that lesson’s reinforced enough. Dewalt guards have a lock so you can reposition easily. I cut down to the point where my hacksaw could finish the job in just a few strokes. Let the grinder do the work, don’t push it too hard. When your grinding you want to know were your sparks are going and make sure there is nothing flammable there. Would you consider using it for a full job or is it better for just little stuff? You can edit your question or post anyway. Proprietary material mix ensures durable long life wheels. Product specifications are obtained from merchants or third parties. Bizrate is not responsible for inaccuracies.

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