Features
- Fits 3" mini grinders with 3/8" arbor
- Designed for metal grinding tasks
- Aluminum zirconium abrasive grain
- Sold as a multi-pack
Specifications
| Model Number | GW27LM300 |
| Type | Type 27 |
| Diameter | 3 in |
| Arbor / Bore Diameter | 0.375 in (3/8 in) |
| Thickness | 1/8 in (0.125 in) |
| Grit | 30 grit (listing also shows 36 grit variant) |
| Pack Quantity | 2 |
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3-inch Type 27 abrasive wheel intended for metal grinding. Fits mini grinders with a 3/8-inch arbor. Abrasive material is aluminum zirconium and the product is sold in multi-packs.
Project Ideas
Business
Metal Art and Home Decor Shop
Produce and sell wall hooks, bottle openers, and silhouette art. The 3-inch, 30/36-grit wheel speeds deburring and texturing in tight areas, and multi-packs keep consumable costs predictable for batch production.
Mobile Weld Cleanup and Finish Service
Offer on-site grinding/blending for railing installers, fence builders, and HVAC/auto fab shops. The compact Type 27 wheel reaches confined joints for flush welds and edge bevels without removing surrounding material.
Tool and Hardware Refurb-Flips
Source rusty garden tools, vises, and small metal hardware; use the abrasive wheel to strip corrosion and reprofile edges; repaint and resell on marketplaces. Position as eco-friendly restorations with before/after photos.
Custom Brackets and Tab Kits
CNC/plasma-cut blank tabs and brackets, then use the mini grinding wheel to break edges, add chamfers, and blend faces. Package as DIY kits for off-road, motorcycle, and maker communities with consistent, ready-to-weld finishes.
Hands-On Metalworking Workshops
Host beginner classes where students build a small plant stand or wall art. Monetize through class fees and tool/kit sales, showcasing proper grinding techniques with the 3-inch Type 27 wheel.
Creative
Custom Metal Wall Art Silhouettes
Cut simple shapes from 14–16 ga sheet steel and use the 3-inch Type 27 wheel (30/36 grit) to refine edges, deburr tight curves, and add texture. Mount pieces on standoffs and clear coat or paint for a professional finish.
Knife Blank Profiling and Beveling
Rough-profile utility knife blanks from 1084/1095 or leaf spring steel, then use the coarse aluminum-zirconia wheel to hog material and establish basic bevels before switching to finer abrasives. Keep a water quench handy to control heat.
Garden Tool Restoration
Revive rusty shovels, hoes, and pruners by using the 3-inch wheel to strip rust, smooth pits, and reprofile edges. Finish with a wire brush and protective oil or paint for a like-new look.
Welded Plant Stand or Shop Stool
Fabricate a small stand from square tube and flat bar, TIG/MIG the joints, then use the Type 27 wheel to flush and blend welds in tight inside corners that larger wheels miss. Add a wood or steel top and clear coat.
Motorcycle/Bicycle Accessory Brackets
Make small brackets from 1/8" steel for lights, racks, or fenders. The 3/8" arbor 3-inch wheel is ideal for rounding corners, adding chamfers, and cleaning small welds for a clean, factory-like finish.