4-1/2 cut off wheels.

[lightning02]

need some new cut off wheels for the grinder, was wondering what everyone likes and is using nowadays?

looking to buy a 25pack or of the sort.

iv used the HF onces but had hit or miss problems with the centers coming apart but other wise they worked well for the price.

 

[dadsEH]

I bought some at Masters hwr last week....walk away real fast , they flex at speed and get a harmonic wave going! Took em back real fast !

 

[GTO]

US Forge cut off discs from Amazon or Wal Mart.
Have used them cutting rebar with great results.

 

[holt2ton]

Are talking a 4.5" (Metabo, DeWalt, etc.)grinder or a small air tool grinder? For my 4.5" I personally love the Dewalt .045 XP wheels. They cut fast and seem to last quite a long time...As for air tools, I don't really have a preference other than I like the .031 thickness.

 

[toolchaser]

Metabo Slicer, sometimes on sale @ MSC/ENCO.
Also the Dewalt, they come up @ 10 for 10$ @ Tractor Supply now & then

 

[Chuck122]

The Walter are good, they cut pretty cool and last long. Thin is the name of the game, the thinner the wheel, the faster the cut for a given amp rating of the grinder, and it makes the cuts more accurate

 

[99raptor]

HF have served me well for all my uses.

 

[thinmac]

I go through a ton of these, generally Pherd or Sait. I pretty much go with whichever they've got in the thickness I need. I've also used wheels from Home Depot when I've got to grab some in a hurry, but in general I've been less than impressed with how long they last and the price isn't often great.

The selection, quality, and price on grinder consumables are pretty much always better at a welding supply store than at a home improvement store. The staff is also much more knowledgable - I have yet to meet a Home Depot employee who can tell you why you would be better off with a 1/16", .045", or 1/8th" cutting wheel, and the folks at a welding supply can tell you that and a whole lot more.

The best prices I've seen are at industrial supply places, but only if you're buying 100 or more at a time.

 

[trackwelder]

I buy the ones rated for stainless cutting. Prefer sait when I can.

 

[alex71]

Harbor freight abrasives are downright dangerous. If you want a commonly available brand that's a good value try sait.

 

[lightning02]

Are talking a 4.5" (Metabo, DeWalt, etc.)grinder or a small air tool grinder? For my 4.5" I personally love the Dewalt .045 XP wheels. They cut fast and seem to last quite a long time...As for air tools, I don't really have a preference other than I like the .031 thickness.

Electric grinder. Makita.

 

[Chris83]

The Walter are good, they cut pretty cool and last long. Thin is the name of the game, the thinner the wheel, the faster the cut for a given amp rating of the grinder, and it makes the cuts more accurate

+1

I have been using the same Walter disc for the last year now

 

[d.mcfarland]

I use the Dewalt XP from lowes, and they seem good. I don't have much to compare them to though!

 

[Ign]

I've recently started using the .040 Diablos from HD. My LWS sells .045 Saits but they're like .50 to 1.00 more each and I'm not sure they last much longer.

 

[Tinner]

I like Pferd, use them almost daily at work. Thin is the way to go.

 

[Monte]

Metabo, Dronco, Norton, Pferd and Rhodius. They all make good ones.

 

[lightning02]

http://www.factoryauthorizedoutlet....-x-7-8-xp-metal-and-stainless-cutting-25-pack

this look like a good deal?

i found them for couple of bucks cheaper (44-46 bucks) but alot of places are out of stock.

 

[crewchief888]

used to get norton from HD

then dewalt

now diablo.


i was less than impressed with HF and us forge as well..

the HF are very brittle.

 

[neophyte]

used to get norton from HD

then dewalt

now diablo.


i was less than impressed with HF and us forge as well..

the HF are very brittle.

I recall that someone in the past linked to a Russian website that had pictures of accidents from grinder wheels breaking. It's probably best to avoid cheap wheels that ight shatter.

 

[crewchief888]

i've had more than one HF cutoff wheel break.
luckily i was wearing a welding glove, jacket and a face shield. took a lot of the scrapnel from the wheel to the chest, and it still stung a little, even through the jacket.

 

[zkling]

IIRC my cutoff wheels are Norton. They seem to have treated me good over the years. Even tolerated some pretty dangerous side loading on accident without exploding. Yes I have seen a cutting wheel explode.

 

[reptilezs]

don't have much experience but i have used some thin diablo ones from HD and some thicker ace hardware brand usa made ones. prefer the thin diablo ones.

 

[cousin eddie]

not trying to critisize, but i dont think wearing gloves is a good idea with a grinder,although i can see why someone would, especially after it saved your hand! after reading different threads here, i got a skil 4.5" angle grinder, and have been happy with it so far.actually, i want 2 more, one with a wire brush and one dedicated to cut off wheels, would save me lots of time. as far as wheels, well, im reading this thread to get ideas also. sorry, cant help the op much but to say the hf and skil brand wheels havent impressed me.

 

[DieselSaves]

Metabo Slicer, sometimes on sale @ MSC/ENCO.

These are the best I have found. Good lifespan, thin, great cuts with no failures. Only downside is that your arbor needs have the thinnest possible shoulder.

 

[dr_clyde]

We use Camel Grinding Wheels brand at work. I burn through about 1 every other day or so. I do A LOT of cutting. Mostly 1020 steel tubing. They last quite a while. I have also used SAIT and Metabo wheels with good luck. Granted, these are all 6" wheels on a 12.5 amp Metabo grinder, but I imagine it scales down to 4.5" just as well.

 

[lightning02]

all the people that use SAIT.

do you guys have a link to the ones you are using?

 

[cheechi]

I had some HF ones back before I learned about the exploding (hasn't happened to me yet but I'm not buying any more anyway) and some Dewalts. Not sure the thickness of each but it was the same or very very close.

HF ones outlasted the dewalts. If I were to go get some new ones, I'd go Norton or Diablo based on whats local. I have a Norton disc for my 7" grinder and those last a long time.

 

[lightning02]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/25-NORTON-4...S-DEWALT-ANGLE-GRINDER-GRINDING-/400365616146

 

[lightning02]

The link I posted above. Are those the norton discs everyone is using?

 

[Pumpman1968]

I ended up with the DeWalt wheels that Lowes had on sale a few weeks ago for $1.98 for a 25 pack...........plus shipping, of course.

 

[crewchief888]

not trying to critisize, but i dont think wearing gloves is a good idea with a grinder,although i can see why someone would, especially after it saved your hand! after reading different threads here, i got a skil 4.5" angle grinder, and have been happy with it so far.actually, i want 2 more, one with a wire brush and one dedicated to cut off wheels, would save me lots of time. as far as wheels, well, im reading this thread to get ideas also. sorry, cant help the op much but to say the hf and skil brand wheels havent impressed me.

i'm a one glove kinda welder, even in the coldest weather.

my avatar pic was self shot last winter, approx 15*F in my unheated garage.

if i take my gloves off, i'll spend 10 minutes trying to find them again



the one thing i wont wear gloves doing is using a bench grinder or sander, i've been caught a couple times over the years....

 

[OxJaw]

I use Norton at work. They hold up great, cut fast and last pretty well. The last order we got in were labeled different than ones we had been getting but seem to be the same. I think the old ones were Norton Chargers and the ones we just got are Norton Bluefire or something like that.

 

[lightning02]

those Norton Bluefire aint cheap thats forsure.

 

[tarbellb]

PFERD is the best ive used, hands down. Then SAIT. Norton if you only buy from HD.

http://www.waresdirect.com/products/Commercial-Products/PFERD-INC-/Type-27224258

Best deal I could find after lots of searching.

 

[Tripp2012]

I've had the best luck with Klingspor if you can source them.

 

[F-117HWK]

I get all of my angle grinder discs from Roark Supply as they are a sponsor over on Pirate. Shipping typically goes out same day and great customer service.

 

[donthelegend]

Check out www.roarksupply.com , they're a vendor on several 4x4 sites and I've ordered from them in the past.

They carry pretty much anything you need for cutting/grinding/etc, at great prices. They also offer made in the USA options where available.

Edit: Beaten by F-117HWK...

 

[pipsters]

Have had zero issues with HF cutoffs and grinding wheels.

 

[taumac]

Diablos or Nortons for me

 

[lightning02]

Think im going to try the Nortons. Northen tools has a 5pack for $9 bucks unless I can find it cheaper around town somewhere else. See how they good.