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Angle grinder resting on a workbench beside cutting discs

Diamond vs Abrasive Cutting Discs: What Is the ...

One wears away as it cuts, the other keeps its size. Here is how each works, what each costs per cut, and which one belongs on your grinder.

Diamond vs Abrasive Cutting Discs: What Is the ...

One wears away as it cuts, the other keeps its size. Here is how each works, what each costs per cut, and which one belongs on your grinder.

A worn down abrasive wheel next to a full size diamond rimmed disc

How Long Should an Angle Grinder Disc Last?

Abrasive wheels wear away with every cut. Diamond discs keep their diameter instead. Here is what changes the lifespan and when to replace one.

How Long Should an Angle Grinder Disc Last?

Abrasive wheels wear away with every cut. Diamond discs keep their diameter instead. Here is what changes the lifespan and when to replace one.

Worn and cracked cutting discs on a steel workbench next to an intact disc

Why Do Cutting Discs Break, and How Do You Stop...

Discs rarely fail without warning. Side load, binding, wrong speed and worn wheels cause most breakages. Here is how to spot each one before it goes.

Why Do Cutting Discs Break, and How Do You Stop...

Discs rarely fail without warning. Side load, binding, wrong speed and worn wheels cause most breakages. Here is how to spot each one before it goes.

Caliper measuring the arbor hole of a cutting disc next to an angle grinder spindle and flanges

Will This Disc Fit My Grinder? Arbor Sizes Expl...

The arbor is the hole in the middle, and it decides whether a disc fits. Here is how to check yours in ten seconds and what the numbers mean.

Will This Disc Fit My Grinder? Arbor Sizes Expl...

The arbor is the hole in the middle, and it decides whether a disc fits. Here is how to check yours in ten seconds and what the numbers mean.

Angle grinder with a gold carving disc shaping an oak slab, wood chips flying

Wood Carving With an Angle Grinder: A Beginner'...

An angle grinder shapes wood faster than any hand tool. Here is which disc to use, how to keep control, and the mistakes that ruin a first project.

Wood Carving With an Angle Grinder: A Beginner'...

An angle grinder shapes wood faster than any hand tool. Here is which disc to use, how to keep control, and the mistakes that ruin a first project.

Angle grinder score cutting a concrete paving slab with water to control dust

How to Cut Concrete With an Angle Grinder

An angle grinder cuts concrete, brick, marble and granite with a segmented diamond disc. Here is the depth it can reach and how to control the dust.

How to Cut Concrete With an Angle Grinder

An angle grinder cuts concrete, brick, marble and granite with a segmented diamond disc. Here is the depth it can reach and how to control the dust.