Accessories for the grinder: discs for cutting, roughing, grinding

The grinder is a versatile tool. Depending on the attachment chosen, it cuts, saws, grinds, peels, sharpens and performs other work. The main thing is to choose circles that are suitable in diameter. Otherwise, any actions with angle grinders will become dangerous for the operator and others.

Accessories for angle grinders

An inexperienced master, who first appeared in a store and choosing attachments for an angle grinder, is able to get confused by the variety of assortment. And all because a grinder, properly equipped with the necessary accessory, is capable of performing almost any operation. At the same time, different materials are processed with the tool: concrete, wood, metal, stone and others.

When buying, it is important to consider the diameter of the nozzle. There are grinders with standard circle sizes: 115, 125, 150, 180, 230 mm. Do not put a large blank on a grinder with a smaller diameter of the working area.

Cutting discs

Most often, the grinder is used for cutting various materials. For example, to cut pipes or profiles. Therefore, cutting wheels are the most common version of the device for angle grinders.

There are several types of such accessories:

• For metal. The tips are made of corundum, the thickness varies from 1 to 3.2 mm. Wheels are produced in blue and are marked with the mark “steel” in English.
• By stone. It can be used to easily cut concrete, white sand-lime brick or slate. Made of silicon carbide and marked with the word "stone" in English. It is worth knowing that such a disc is not suitable for cutting fragile ceramic tiles, durable red brick and concrete.
• Diamond disc. Extremely sharp nozzle that can handle dense concrete and porcelain stoneware. There are blades for dry cutting and water-cooled work.

Before buying, decide on the type of material to be cut and the purpose of the circle. Shop consultants will help you with the choice.

Saw Bits

This kind of circles is very dangerous. When working with it, careful observance of safety precautions is required. Situations often occur when the disc breaks off and bounces off the grinder. This can result in serious injury to the operator or others.

Nozzles with a chain along the contour of the disc are less dangerous. In the event of a malfunction, it stops while the disc continues to spin in place. In this case, no rebound occurs. The person working with the angle grinder is protected.

For grinding

A special disc called "petals" is designed for grinding various surfaces. The nozzle got its name because of the thin pieces of sandpaper that are connected together like a flower. The grain size is different - the choice is made depending on the material that needs to be processed.

Another type of sanding discs is with Velcro. Pieces of sandpaper of the required fragmentation are simply glued to them.

Polishing Wheels

This attachment is intended for the final treatment of a product or surface. Outwardly, they look like puffy circles covered with felt or dense fabric. They are usually used in combination with surface polishing compounds.

Sharpening attachments

These circles are rarely used, as they are not very comfortable. But in the absence of an alternative, grinding discs come in handy. Thickness - not less than 5 mm. It's easy to put them in place, just screw them onto the washer. The grinder is ready to sharpen the working tool.

Ripping discs

Voluminous bowl-shaped brushes with rigid metal antennae. They are indispensable when it is necessary to remove an old coat of paint. In addition, they can be used to brush the tree.

When planning to carry out various work with an angle grinder, contact a specialized store for the selection of nozzles. A wide range of fixtures and accessories will allow you to choose everything you need to work with parts and surfaces.