Features
- For use with die and straight grinders
- Aluminum oxide abrasive suited for high-tensile materials
- Type 1A (straight) cutting wheel — used at a 90° angle
- Fiberglass-reinforced backing for strength
- Intended for cutting only (not for grinding)
- Made with bonded abrasive grains and backing materials
Specifications
| Diameter | 4 in |
| Thickness | 0.045 in |
| Arbor Size | 5/8 in |
| Grit Size | 46 |
| Abrasive Material | Aluminum oxide |
| Backing Material | Fiberglass |
| Wheel Type | Type 1A (straight wheel) |
| Suitable For | Metal, stainless steel (cutting) — die/straight grinder |
| Speed Rating | 19000 RPM |
| Weight | 0.04 lb |
| Upc | 000346327595 |
| Model Number | CWDG1M415 |
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A 4 in diameter, 0.045 in thick Type 1A cutting wheel intended for use with die and straight grinders. It uses aluminum oxide abrasive on a fiberglass-reinforced backing and is intended for cutting metal (including stainless steel). The wheel is designed to be used at a 90° angle and is for cutting only, not for grinding. Follow the marked maximum speed rating when in use.
Model Number: CWDG1M415
Project Ideas
Business
Mobile On‑Site Metal Cutting
Offer a service to facilities, trades, and homeowners for trimming conduit, stainless bolts, rebar, and sheet in tight spaces where saws can’t reach. Charge per cut or per hour; emphasize clean, low-kerf results.
Custom Small-Batch Brackets & Tabs
Produce made-to-order stainless/steel tabs, gussets, and simple brackets from strip and sheet using templates and jigs. Sell to makers, auto hobbyists, and sign shops needing quick turnaround.
Etsy Shop: Minimalist Garden/Barware
Sell stainless plant markers, herb tags, and sleek bottle-opener blanks cut with the wheel. Personalize with stamped lettering and offer bundled gift sets.
Fastener Rescue Service
Specialize in cutting seized nuts/bolts, exhaust clamps, and rusted hardware on vehicles and equipment using the thin cut-off wheel for precision. Partner with local mechanics and marinas; bill per job.
Flat-Pack Fire Pit & BBQ Accessories
Cut tab-and-slot panels, skewers, and grill grates from sheet and rod for DIY assembly kits. Ship compactly; customers slot pieces together without welding.
Creative
Stainless Silhouette Garden Stakes
Trace leaf, bird, or pet silhouettes onto thin stainless sheet and use the 4 in cut-off wheel for clean perimeter cuts. Weld or bolt to rod stakes, lightly hand-file edges, and clear-coat or leave raw for a modern look.
Upcycled Flatware Jewelry
Cut spoons and forks into pendant and charm blanks with the thin-kerf wheel to minimize waste. Add pierced holes with a drill, bend shapes with pliers, then polish for bracelets, keychains, and necklaces.
Kinetic Wind Spinner
Lay out concentric rings/spirals on stainless or mild-steel sheet. Cut along lines with careful, shallow passes, leaving a small uncut hub. Twist alternating sections by hand for a mesmerizing spinner.
Modular Desk Organizer
Cut steel tube and flat bar to precise lengths for a minimalist pen cup, phone stand, and cable corral. Join with screws or rivets—no grinding needed—letting the crisp cut edges be a design feature.
Minimalist Wall Word Art
Slice steel strip into segments and miter ends with the wheel to form letterforms (e.g., HOME, LOVE). Rivet or braze joints and mount on standoffs for a floating effect.