Angle Grinder Flap Disc Uses

Tutorial for grinding safely with a flap disc on an angle grinder.

Angle grinder flap disc uses.

Flap discs are almost always used on right angle grinders and they are applied to your work at an angle or parallel to it. The shape of the flap disc whether conical type 29 or flat type 27 provides different performance features as illustrated in figure 1. However there are some important differences. What is a flap disc.

They do some of the same jobs as grinding wheels which you may be more familiar with. Cutting attachments are equally diverse and today there s practically a different attachment for each purpose such as. Shop this collection 16 model dcx070060b01f 13 97. Specifically you ll often need to practice a variety of techniques for accomplishing the many jobs assigned to an angle grinder.

To avoid accidents some recommend. 60 grit steel demon grinding and polishing flap disc with 5 8 in. Conical flap discs are your best friends when you need to remove a lot of material in a small amount of time. A flap disc is a circular attachment for an angle grinder.

11 hub and type 29 conical design. Learning to use an angle grinder properly can take a fair bit of practice. Hold your angle grinder with both hands. It is used for a number of functions in metalwork including surface finishing blending and stock removal.

Flap discs are available in two shapes. Abrasive products can be dangerous if they are misused. Angle grinders come in different shapes and sizes but the most commonly used ones are 4 and 4 5 inch grinders. Keep your hands away from the flap disc to avoid injuries.

A flap disc is a. Because flap discs are used almost exclusively on right angle grinders they are designed with a hub that enables work to be done on the face flaps. Along the way you ll likely discover that the default disc on your angle grinder can t accomplish all of your desired tasks. Always start using the angle grinder with a heavy grit flap disc.