What is the difference between an end grinder and a die grinder?
In a nutshell, a die grinder is typically smaller and has several different attachments that can help you cut, sand, polish, and various other things. The angle grinder is a larger and often heavier tool that uses a rotating wheel to grind, sand, or cut larger materials.
What is a die grinder good for?
Die grinders and rotary tools are handheld power tools used for grinding, sanding, honing, polishing, or machining material (typically metal, but also plastic or wood). Die grinders are often used for engraving, cylinder head porting, and general shaping of a part.
Can you cut metal with a die grinder?
You can use a die grinder on just about anything, from cast iron and steel to aluminum, plastic, even body filler and wood, all depending on the attachment you choose. Most die grinders are pneumatic, but there are electric versions as well. You can even get electric units with foot controls for more precise cutting.
Can a grinder cut wood?
As long as you match the rotation of the blade with your grinder, you can conclusively slice through wooden material with a three-teeth angle grinder blade with little difficulty. Multifunction 4 ½ Inch angle grinder disc that is ideal for cutting, carving, sculpting, and shaping wood material.
Can I sand with an angle grinder?
When you need to remove or sand a lot of surface wood away, turning your angle grinder into a sander is the easiest and most cost effective way to do it. You can remove thick surface areas without too much hassles, and at far less cost than you would with a sanding disc or sandpaper.
Can you use a cutting wheel on a die grinder?
While die grinders may look similar to cut-off tools, they are not. They are unguarded tools without flanges and should NEVER be used with cut-off wheels. NEVER USE A CUT-OFF WHEEL ON A MACHINE LIKE THIS.
Can you put a cutting wheel on a grinder?
NEVER attach a Type 1 straight or cut-off wheel to this angle grinder. Use for any other purpose is not recommended and creates a hazard, which will result in serious injury.