Dremel Reinforced Cutoff Wheels

[DougGuy]

I have searched fleabay and after careful deliberation (looking CLOSE at the photos of the cheapie wheels) I have noticed that the wheels have varying size holes in the center, which would have these things all out of balance, easy to fly to pieces in your face..

They also look pretty shabby on the construction. You can get 50 of them for less than $10 100 for less than $25 and the more I thought about it I decided that just ONE of the genuine Dremel brand wheels would outlast 5 or more of these *** wheels.

I use these a LOT in the shop, my favorite tool for shortening a bolt or screw, cutting off pieces of tubing, making tools or spacers, anything that needs a superb cutting tool in a limited space, etc..

The best deal I can find on genuine DREMEL wheels is from Zoro tools, you can order from them or from their ebay sales, but here's the ones you want, these are the GOOD ones:

Dremel
Reinforced Cut-off Wheels, PK20 $29.99 + $5 shipping
Zoro #: G0605757 Mfr #: 426B

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https://www.zoro.com/dremel-reinforced-cut-off-wheels-pk20-426b/i/G0605757/?utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=&utm_campaign=202204_EM_Transactional_OrderConfirm_ None_None_1&smtrctid=170188945

[country gent]

DougGuy
I start all my die grinders under the bench top, and they stay there till the wheels are dressed to true them up true.
Not as bad in a 1/4" or actual dremil tool. But in 1/8" pencil grinder at 60-80000 rpms or a 100000 rpm dotco they become really dangerous. under the bench top gives some added safety.

[Winger Ed.]

I've seen different types and sizes of the mandrel they fit on that chucks up in the dremel.

[MrWolf]

$29.97 on Amazon with free shipping for Prime. Thanks for the heads up on these Doug. Ordered a pack.
Ron

[GregLaROCHE]

I’ve had bad experiences using economy cut of disks on angle grinders. You get what you pay for.

[porthos]

i have some non-reinforced wheels. they are very easy to shatter.

[Silvercreek Farmer]

Haven’t tried the smaller wheels but I’m pretty pleased with the Lenox Metalmax on a 4” grinder. They cut a hair slower than old school wheels, but last much longer. No worries about shattering.

https://www.lenoxtools.com/pages/lenox-metalmax.aspx

[indian joe]

I’ve had bad experiences using economy cut of disks on angle grinders. You get what you pay for.

China must be reserving their better quality stuff for downunder - have had ZERO problems with cheapie cutoff wheels on my dremel (actually have also two cheapie chinese dremels that I prefer to the one real one I have) dont use many of the reinforced cutoff wheels - the little thin non reinforced ones cut about three times faster (they thinner) yes they fragile ding em up on the bench and they gone but have never had one shatter in a cut unless I did something wrong. same same with the thin cutoff wheels in larger angle grinder 4", 5" 6" - pay attention and dont jam them and no problems . Have a 9" Makita that I used to use but its pretty much parked now (too much gun!!)

[georgerkahn]

I have searched fleabay and after careful deliberation (looking CLOSE at the photos of the cheapie wheels) I have noticed that the wheels have varying size holes in the center, which would have these things all out of balance, easy to fly to pieces in your face..

They also look pretty shabby on the construction. You can get 50 of them for less than $10 100 for less than $25 and the more I thought about it I decided that just ONE of the genuine Dremel brand wheels would outlast 5 or more of these *** wheels.

I use these a LOT in the shop, my favorite tool for shortening a bolt or screw, cutting off pieces of tubing, making tools or spacers, anything that needs a superb cutting tool in a limited space, etc..

The best deal I can find on genuine DREMEL wheels is from Zoro tools, you can order from them or from their ebay sales, but here's the ones you want, these are the GOOD ones:

Dremel
Reinforced Cut-off Wheels, PK20 $29.99 + $5 shipping
Zoro #: G0605757 Mfr #: 426B

310099

https://www.zoro.com/dremel-reinforced-cut-off-wheels-pk20-426b/i/G0605757/?utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=&utm_campaign=202204_EM_Transactional_OrderConfirm_ None_None_1&smtrctid=170188945

DougGuy -- I "discovered" and became so enthralled with the EZ-Lock line of Dremel accessories I actually purchased another Dremel tool to exclusively use these in metal cutting! I, too, found the best deal from Zoro :), and if you should wish to give it a try, a mandrel plus box of wheels will set you back about $22.00 USD. However, if you "shop around" -- much better deals are out there... I used to purchase the plain-Jame "Heavy Duty" cutoff wheels, and frankly got tired of watching them buzz down to mandrel size in use or breaking/flying about. These hardly ever break, and cut/grind awesomely! You may wish to invest in a set?310149310150

[Jackrabbit1957]

The EZ lock wheels work best for me, they cost a bit more but they out last and out perform anything I've tried so far. I use them not only to cut things off but also grind and shape things like bolt guides when tuning revolvers.

[DougGuy]

DougGuy -- I "discovered" and became so enthralled with the EZ-Lock line of Dremel accessories I actually purchased another Dremel tool to exclusively use these in metal cutting! I, too, found the best deal from Zoro :), and if you should wish to give it a try, a mandrel plus box of wheels will set you back about $22.00 USD. However, if you "shop around" -- much better deals are out there... I used to purchase the plain-Jame "Heavy Duty" cutoff wheels, and frankly got tired of watching them buzz down to mandrel size in use or breaking/flying about. These hardly ever break, and cut/grind awesomely! You may wish to invest in a set?310149310150

I will change over to these new locking wheels next go round. I used one of the wheels out of the Zoro bulk pack, says dremel on the label and the wheels LOOK better than the generic 50 or 100 piece "specials" but they are eccentric, not the same as the 5 pack wheels that you pay out the wazoo for. They do have the small hole, but it ain't centered very well.

[Gewehr-Guy]

DougGuy, you will like that EZ Lock system. I bought them to work on demilled 03a3's, and find they work well making the relief cut around the barrel shank, and cutting out the magazine cutoff. They have a certain amount of "give" if you bind them a bit, that would instantly shatter the cheap thin ones.

[hoodat]

Someone turned me onto these little gems, and they're GREAT!! Diamond impregnated, don't shatter, last forever, and if I recall, cheaper than dirt. I've used them on steel, brass, aluminum, etc.. Got them on Ebay. Ya might take a look. jd

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[lar45]

I really like the ez-lock wheels also. I'm working on a sten, they cut great and last soo much longer.

[725]

hoodat

What's the name of that wheel or where did you get it? They look good.

[hoodat]

hoodat

What's the name of that wheel or where did you get it? They look good.

I will try to go back on my Ebay history and see if I can find it. They are unmarked and un branded. jd

[waksupi]

Someone turned me onto these little gems, and they're GREAT!! Diamond impregnated, don't shatter, last forever, and if I recall, cheaper than dirt. I've used them on steel, brass, aluminum, etc.. Got them on Ebay. Ya might take a look. jd

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They even come with a three year protection plan!

[scooterwrench]

Maybe I'm just a dinosaur but I tried those quick change arbors and didn't like the way it let the wheels flop side to side,plus the attachments are more expensive. I saw those ebay wheels. Now that I know they work I may have to buy some.
hoodat was crash test dummy on this one.