Features
- Plunger design that resists override attempts
- Tool‑free attachment for quick installation and removal
- Can be mounted in left or right orientation
- Two‑second delay to allow feathering during application
- High‑visibility red trigger for easier identification on the jobsite
Specifications
| Compatible With | DCG418SHD 60V MAX Brushless Cordless Side‑Handle Detect Small Angle Grinder (sold separately) |
| Includes | 1 DCH418SHD Side Handle |
| Is It A Set? | No |
| Packaging | Box |
| Sku | DW-DCG418SH |
| Mpn | DCG418SH |
| Upc/Gtin | 885911937337 |
| Shipping Weight | 0.63 |
| Warranty | Not eligible for warranty |
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Side handle designed to attach to the DCG418SHD side‑handle detect small angle grinder (sold separately). It mounts without tools, can be installed on either side, and incorporates a plunger mechanism intended to prevent manual override.
Project Ideas
Business
Jobsite Grinder Safety Upgrade
Offer a service to retrofit crews standardizing on the DCG418SHD with Side Handles. Provide on-site installation, orientation, and documentation that highlights the plunger design and red trigger for easy compliance checks. Bundle bulk handle purchases with training.
Mobile Metal Finishing Crew
Launch a mobile service for edge-beveling, weld cleanup, and surface prep on rails, gates, stairs, and structural components. Market the Side Handle’s control and ambidextrous mount as part of your quality and safety pitch, enabling consistent finishes with fewer rework hours.
Rental Add-On and Compliance Kit
Partner with tool rental shops to package the Side Handle as a required accessory with the DCG418SHD. Include a quick-start card explaining the plunger mechanism and two-second delay. Earn revenue via kit assembly, training, and replacement stock.
Hands-On Grinding Workshops
Host paid classes teaching safe, precise grinding for metalworkers and fabricators. Use the Side Handle’s high-visibility trigger and tool-free attachment to demonstrate correct posture, side changes, and feathering techniques. Upsell attendees on accessory bundles.
Fabrication Shop Audits and SOPs
Provide consulting to write grinder SOPs and conduct safety audits. Standardize on Side Handle-equipped DCG418SHDs, document inspection checklists that mention the plunger (no override) and ambidextrous use, and train leads to validate compliance visually on the floor.
Creative
Textured Metal Planters
Upcycle steel or aluminum tubing into modern planters by cutting to length and adding decorative textures with flap discs and wire wheels. The Side Handle’s tool-free left/right mount lets you switch hands to follow curves, and the two-second feathering delay helps blend transitions without gouges.
Live-Edge Table With Sculpted Steel Base
Fabricate a sculptural steel base for a live-edge slab. Use the grinder to bevel, deburr, and polish welds to a satin finish. The plunger design that resists override supports safer control during heavy grinding, while the high-visibility trigger makes quick on/off checks during fit-ups.
Stone Mosaic Path Inlays
Cut and surface natural stone tiles to create inlaid garden path mosaics. The Side Handle improves leverage on uneven surfaces, and the ambidextrous mounting lets you work tight arcs or edges from either side for cleaner lines and fewer chatter marks.
Refurbished Hand Tools
Restore old chisels, axes, and garden tools by removing rust, regrinding edges, and polishing faces. The feathering-friendly delay aids in controlled passes for even bevels, while the secure plunger mechanism discourages risky bypassing during repetitive work.
Metal Wall Art With Layered Finishes
Create layered steel wall panels featuring ground patterns, heat coloring, and patina. The Side Handle’s quick attachment streamlines tool setup as you swap discs and orientations, making it easier to alternate between aggressive grinding and fine finishing.