Features
- 4-inch adjustable flaring cup shape
- Compatible with DW493 and DW494 grinders
- Supplied as a single guard
Specifications
| Color | Black |
| Size | 4-inch adjustable |
| Includes | 1 guard |
| Compatible Models | DW493, DW494 |
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A 4-inch adjustable flaring cup guard intended for use with compatible angle grinders to provide a protective barrier during cutting and grinding operations.
Project Ideas
Business
Mobile Finish & Deburring Service
Offer on-site weld cleanup, deburring, and brushed finishing for contractors and makers. Market the safety-first approach using the flaring cup guard for controlled, consistent results on railings, gates, and fixtures.
Custom Texture Finishes for Fabricators
Partner with local metal shops to deliver signature surface textures (satin, swirl, cross-hatch) created with a flaring cup wheel under guard. Provide finish samples, set per-square-foot pricing, and quick turnaround.
Angle Grinder Safety Kit Bundles
Assemble and sell safety bundles for DW493/DW494 users: the flaring cup guard, compatible wheels, PPE, and quick-start guides. Offer online sales plus in-shop demos showcasing safer, cleaner grinding workflows.
Workshops and Content Tutorials
Run paid workshops and produce monetized video content on safe grinding techniques, weld blending, and surface finishing using the guard. Include downloadable checklists and finish recipes to upsell courses.
Retrofit and Compliance Service
Provide a service auditing small shops’ grinders, fitting compatible guards (like this flaring cup guard), and documenting safety compliance. Sell maintenance plans that include guard inspections and replacements.
Creative
Brushed-Metal Herb Planters
Create a set of cylindrical steel herb planters with softly flared rims. Use the angle grinder with the flaring cup guard to safely blend weld seams, then apply a consistent brushed finish around the circumference without gouging. Finish with a clear coat for indoor/outdoor use.
Sculpted Wall Panels
Cut and grind patterns into thin sheet steel panels to form geometric relief art. The flaring cup guard helps manage sparks and wheel exposure while you feather edges and create layered textures for a gallery-style wall installation.
Industrial Coffee Table
Fabricate a steel-frame coffee table with a reclaimed wood top. Use the guarded cup wheel to round over sharp corners, smooth welds, and apply an even satin finish to the frame, yielding a safe, tactile piece with a professional sheen.
Garden Gate With Textured Scrolls
Forge or bend mild steel scrolls and assemble into a garden gate. With the flaring cup guard, blend joints and add a uniform stippled/grained texture on scroll faces, highlighting the craftsmanship once painted or clear-coated.
Knife Rack With Magnetic Backing
Build a wall-mounted steel knife rack. Grind chamfers and soft edges with the guarded cup wheel for a smooth, finger-friendly profile; then embed strong magnets behind a wood face. The controlled finish gives a sleek, modern look.