Dewalt grinder - type 1 or 27 guard??

[bayzoo]

Hi,

I’ve just bought my first angle grinder, the Dewalt DWE4206K and all the recommended PPE. I also bought some thin cutting discs, 115 x 1.0 as I want to cut some metal. I’m now wishing I hadn’t bothered - the instructions say I need a type 1 guard for cutting discs but I have a type 27 guard, and type 1 guards cost more than the grinder itself... can someone please explain what I’m missing here?

Thanks.

[bayzoo]

Thanks - after searching a bit more it doesn’t appear that guard is sold anymore...

[bayzoo]

Thanks, that video is exactly what I was referring to. Dewalt need to update their instructions in that case as they’re telling me to use a guard that you can’t buy.

I’d not normally be picking apart instructions but seeing as I’ve never used a grinder before I thought I’d better in this case.

[bayzoo]

Yeah many seem to not bother with guards.

I’ve decided to go with the BOSCH GWS 9-115 S instead and will return my Dewalt - not because of the guard but because it’s too heavy and long for what I need to use it for.

[bayzoo]

paintman said:

If it's car work - bodywork or nut removal - in confined spaces where you can't get a normal size grinder I find my Dremel with the flexible extension & the mini cutting discs work well.
You need the discs with the fabric reinforcement - mini versions of the full size. Don't try & force them or twist as they'll break.

Yes the Dremel is next on my list - I’ve gone a bit mad over the last few months and have probably spent over a grand already on tools, might have to wait a bit before I can get sign off from the Mrs, or till she gets used to seeing these tools before I can sneak in a few others...