Questions and Answers for DEWALT 7 Amp 4.5 in. Small Corded Angle Grinder with 1-Touch Guard

A:  I wouldn't use this on drywall it would kick up a nasty dust storm. Use a dewalt oscillating tool instead.

A:  Yes can use this on sheet rock, how ever, I believe it will produce a lot of dust. I find it best to use a utility knife (DEWALT DWHT10295 Premium Utility Knife) and or a rasp and jab saw (DEWALT DWHT20123 2-in-1 Folding Jab Saw/Rasp Blade Combo). I have also used the dewalt oscillating tool & the drywall cutout tool when cutting out openings for sockets or light switches with much success. I would use one of the methods I’ve described before I used a grinder since sheet rock is so dusty. I have found all of these tools at Home Depot.

A:  i sure wont use it for sheet rock, it is too powerful but it could be done with the right disc

A:  Yes, it can, but it will throw a lot of dust. A thin disk will make least dust. Also, HD sells several grinder dust shrouds that you hook up with a vacuum. I haven't tried them. Read the reviews. One problem is that the vac filter clogs. Maybe you can rig it up with something like the Dust Deputy or others.

A:  With the right blades, yes.

A:  Yes, but you have to buy the correct blade.

A:  yes it will as long as you use the right disc

A:  No. But trying it will ruin any cutting wheel you try it with.

A:  Yes with diamond blade no issues. I’ve used it myself for backsplash

A:  Yes absolutely if you buy the right blade. The discs it comes with are not for cutting any form of tile. You’ll likely need a diamond blade for your purpose.

A:  Specifications say: Product Weight 5.6 lb.

A:  Your question: how much does it weigh? It weighs about 3-1/2 lbs without a disc mounted. It weighs almost 4 lbs with the thicker coarse grinding disk. It’ll kick in your hand when you squeeze the trigger, however; so make sure you’re using both hands on this power tool, to keep it well under control.

A:  Less than 5 lbs

A:  No. it doesn't. Here are all of their corded brushless motors. Most of them are around $200 to over $300: https://www.homedepot.com/s/corded%2520grinder%2520brushless?NCNI-5

A:  No it does not.

A:  Yes with a mason blsde it will grind off the glue.

A:  Well yes to a degree. Glue is gummy when it gets hot and it will try to restick itself to your pavers. I would say your about 99% going to get them clean without to much trouble. You'll need the right grinding wheel, since I have never done this asking someone who understands the issue completely will help on what wheel to buy. I would think a standard diamond wheel would work.

A:  That's a tough job. I think the glue might just melt with what ever wheel you try. It would clog the grinding wheel. A wire wheel type might fling the glue off and not clog as much. But I don't think any would get it off. Maybe if you can get most off, a strong solvent might get the rest if you use a hand held wire brush after the last of the glue was softened.

A:  It will do as you ask. Try freezing the glue first and then chisel it off. Remaining should be removed with a wire cup wheel

A:  Mine came with one grinding wheel.

A:  No, the blade is not included with this unit.

A:  It comes with a grinding blade.

A:  Yes, it comes with a grinding wheel.

A:  I can’t see why not. You may have to either make or buy an adapter to install it.

A:  Yes. It was the first thing I used on it.

A:  yes, it will take a 4 1/2" wire brush

A:  Yes, that is one of the many uses of this tool.

A:  Hello Mr. Larry; Your question: can you put a wire brush on it? Answer: a qualified “Perhaps-yes” As follows: obvious condition1: it has to be the right size in all 3 areas: inside diameter (7/8”) has to match the maximum size that can be clamped safely in the mandrel; it cannot be too thick (suggest 1/4” max) and it has to fit inside the guard. Thus less than 5” outside equivalent diameter Condition 2: on the package the maximum recommended RPMs has to be greater than what the grinder can produce with no load. So max RPM greater than 13,000 to be safe. Condition 3: You have to use it gently. Since the wires are only mechanically attached to the hub, if you push too hard they’ll break and come flying out radially at high speed and faster than you ( anyone ) can react. Think of wire-shrapnel when a wire breaks, during use. Condition 4: just plain wise advise: protect yourselves from the effects of operation: wear a thick apron; wear goggles and a particle dust mask. (nearly impossible to get these days). The dust generated by whatever you’re cleaning can make you feel pretty miserable if you breathe it in. Protective heavy duty Leather gloves. Is this safe? Depending on following my advise: probably when it’s new and for the first 20 hours or so of use Would I use a wire brush in this manner? Probably not. Safer Alternatives would perhaps include using a “sanding flap wheel” in a drill motor, with a 3/8 chuck. The RPMs are lower, the sanding strips will show when they’re getting worn and if it grabs the work the momentum won’t pull the tool out of your hands. And the flaps will conform to the shape you’re trying to clean-up. It’s just not as aggressive. Good luck.

A:  No, this tool is not designed for sanding, the rotational speed is far to great.

A:  Yes

A:  yes

A:  Georgie - Your question was: "Can a sanding disk be used?" Short answer: I've used a certain kind of sanding disk with reasonable success. If that short answer leads to the next question: what kind? You'll then need to consider the application you have in mind, and the limitations of "sanding discs." Limitation #1: it has to be mounted to the angle grinder's hub using the hardware you already have: thus the disk needs to mount using the special fastener on the grinder itself (~ diameter 5/8" hole) - thus you'll need to match the hole in your sanding disk to correct size of shaft & nut on the grinder. Limitation #2: This grinder was designed to grind on and abrade metal, and remove lots of it quickly; so that grinder's spindle speed (RPM) will be higher than what most sanding products can withstand. Make sure your preferred sanding product can be operated without risk at the rated speed of your disk grinder. (~12,000 rpm) Those details will be (most likely) on the package of the sanding disk product you have yet to purchase. If the sanding disk type and speed you use does not match (it has a lower operating speed), when you start up the grinder, and before making contact with your work object, the lower capacity sanding disk may physically begin to disintegrate (a potentially dangerous thing). Limitation #3: because of the speed at which the grinder's shaft turns, the adhesive that holds the abrasive grains on the sanding disk will quickly overheat ( and melt) to the point of the abrasive itself on the disk failing quickly once you make contact with the work. Thus those abrasive grains will come flying off of the cloth at invisibly high speed. - Thus its vital you wear good eye protection that wraps completely around your eyes, and keep away all non-participants (like children and pets) while you are using this combination. Its also very important that you do this outside, and don't breath the sanding dust...keep the sanding dust out of your lungs. (wear a good particle-mask...) Limitation #4: let the grinder do its thing; light contact and good control when you touch the work will win the day every time. If you make the rookie mistake of pressing the abrasive "hard" against the work, your disk will still degrade very quickly - probably faster than you can react; will result in failure of the sanding disk, damage to the work or perhaps injury to yourself. None of which is any good. So: choose your sanding disk carefully; and if at all in doubt about this application, Then consider doing the same task with a similar sized ( ~ 5" diameter) orbital sander (you can find a DeWalt branded sander for about the same price as the grinder) which also which has the bonus of collecting about 80% of the dust and bagging it for you, and having less expensive (hook & loop style) sanding disks. Its not as fast, but its safer and its the tool I reach for most of the time, even if working on metal. Good luck.

A:  Yes. I’ve used one on mine.

A:  Yes, without a disk on the grinder just squeeze the guard release and pull it off.

A:  Yes very easily.

A:  Yes you can

A:  yes.

A:  Yes - you can remove the guard. Would I remove the guard? Heck no. Just remember what the guard also does - It keeps the "very nice and soft" skin on your hands, in good shape on your hands, even when you make mistakes. Its there to protect you from accidents. If your abrasive disk (and that thing is harder than steel, but not tougher than steel) fractures during use, (and they do fracture - all the time - especially when they get hot and a little worn). At the rated speed of the grinder (~ 11,000 to 12,000 RPM) it will fly apart with a "bang" and send bits of itself (also called shrapnel) in all directions - even back toward you' and the only thing protecting you, from the pieces, is that guard. Take it (the troublesome guard) off this grinder and make a mistake with it, or have a disk failure, and it will bite you hard and fast - Its also really good at cutting thru leather gloves - and making hot metal sparks. Be forewarned.

A:  yes - 4 1/2 standard discs, and there are some 4" ones too if you wish

A:  Yes. Everything is standard. I use wheels and brushes from HF all the time.

A:  This grinder will accept 3 different products: All of them use a 5/8" hole thru the (exact) center. (1) Thicker abrasive disks (flat or cupped) nominally ~ 1/8" to 3/16" thick or thicker. These are intended for grinding metal & limited polishing, and sometimes rough sharpening of things like lawnmower blades, and some kinds of axes. (2) cut off wheels. These are intended to abrasively cut (thinner) steel (whether mild or hardened). They are only about 1/16" thick, with the abrasives impregnated in the disk material, and held in place with (sintered glass fibers, hard rubber and thermo-set adhesives). They'll wear very quickly, while cutting, and when they're smaller than about 3" in diameter, its prudent to stop and swap out the worn cutter with a new one. That will occur in about 10 minutes of cutting per disk. (3) sanding (flap-style) disks for non-metal type of work, including "rough sanding" & polishing. Look for the sanding products that are rated for the angle grinder's no-load speed (~12,000 RPM).

A:  can use standard 5/8" arbor tools.

A:  It accepts standard 4 1/2" disc.