Affordable zip cuts

Post by **pointsnorth** » Sat Jul 25, 2020 4:40 pm

so right now ive been doing a ton of cutting with my air powered angle grinder. But im going thru a ton of three inch zip cuts, walters seem to last the longest but are pricey. anyone out there found something comparable but a little easier on the wallet?

Post by **pointsnorth** » Sat Jul 25, 2020 4:47 pm

So far I’ve tried 3m, Napa brand, and wurth brands and all with very sub par performance. The 3m with the stamped steel hub will actually blow apart if offered even a little resistance.

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Joe_the_ice_man · Post by **Joe_the_ice_man** » Sat Jul 25, 2020 7:14 pm

pointsnorth wrote: ↑Sat Jul 25, 2020 4:47 pm So far I’ve tried 3m, Napa brand, and wurth brands and all with very sub par performance. The 3m with the stamped steel hub will actually blow apart if offered even a little resistance.

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Mastercraft lasts about half as long as a Walter...would not recommend. Even powerfist is better..

Post by **pointsnorth** » Sat Jul 25, 2020 7:44 pm

I looking for some thing that last nearly as long

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Snowracer · Post by **Snowracer** » Mon Jul 27, 2020 8:22 am

i have been using these for a while with good luck

https://www.kmstools.com/klingspor-a46t ... heel-18027

edit im an idiot and missed the 3" part

Post by **pointsnorth** » Mon Jul 27, 2020 10:08 am

Snowracer wrote: ↑Mon Jul 27, 2020 8:22 am i have been using these for a while with good luck

https://www.kmstools.com/klingspor-a46t ... heel-18027

edit im an idiot and missed the 3" part

kms shows a 3 inch zip cut under that brand name but special order only

Muckin_Slusher · Post by **Muckin_Slusher** » Mon Jul 27, 2020 6:39 pm

I'm sure you've got more experience at fabbing than me, but I'll ask my dumb questions anyway:

Why are you using oddball (less common and therefore more expensive) zip disks?
What are you cutting that 4.5 inch won't work?
Do the three inch wheels use a 1/4 inch arbor hole like 3M die grinder adapters? (edit: looks like maybe they use 3/8 holes).

If so, could you get some kind of adapter to use standard 4.5 inch blades (7/8 arbor hole)? Once they get too small for your regular grinder save em for the little grinder.

Is there a better (more common) tool that can do the job instead?

Post by **pointsnorth** » Mon Jul 27, 2020 7:26 pm

Mostly I use if for tight close in work it’s for the most part way faster than a 4 1/2 grinder. And being that 95 percent of the tool I use are air powered. Time wise it makes sense

Going from a flat rate mechanic to a flat rate business’s owner has its challenges. Yes a 4 1/2 might be cheaper in the longer run but will never out produce my hot rod die grinder

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