Cutting, cleaning and grinding are the three main functions of an angle grinder. The technology involves performing work while holding the tool in your hands. To reduce the load, stationary devices for various purposes are made on the basis of the grinder. They are obtained through design refinement and modernization, which significantly expands the functionality of the tool. Special devices for grinders and attachments are sold in retail chains, but most craftsmen perform them themselves. They allow the tool, which is in demand in production and at home, to be used to perform diverse operations on materials for various purposes during installation and construction work. The modified design can work as a cutting, trimming, milling, sharpening, grinding machine, wall chaser, pendulum saw, miter box, etc. To manufacture the device, you need to purchase the necessary attachments, components and fasteners from the retail chain. You can make a device with your own hands if you set such a goal and understand the intricacies of the design that you plan to create. This will expand the capabilities of the grinder, make it easier to work with the tool, reducing the load on your hands, and make the process of performing many operations more productive. On the Internet you can find a large number of drawings, photographs and videos that will help you realize your plans. It all depends on the capabilities that a person has, his thinking and flight of fancy. Let's consider the nuances of converting an angle grinder into the machines, devices and devices presented below.
Cutting machine
A cutting machine is used for cutting and cutting metal and profiles, obtaining blanks of the same size, cutting to a certain depth, cutting ceramic tiles, etc. You can purchase a ready-made design in a retail chain, which costs a lot of money. You can make a device that will perform the same functions at home and small workshops from an angle grinder with a power of 0.9 kW or more.
The figure shows that to manufacture such a device, you only need to think through the design and reliable fixation of the angle grinder. To do this, you must first determine the dimensions and secure them at 2-3 points so that the tool does not move during the cutting process. And this is very important.
The grinder can also be located at the bottom of the table top. In this case, it will not only cut different materials into pieces, but also work as a circular saw.
Wolverine 900000
One of the most popular adapter models on the domestic market. Designed for use on angle grinders with a maximum disc diameter of 125 mm. The length of the guide bar is 11.5″, the link pitch is 3/8″. This allows you to do small jobs in the garden, as well as cut small workpieces.
The safety of the operator during operation is ensured by a protective casing made of impact-resistant and mechanically impact-resistant plastic. The ergonomic handle with silicone inserts ensures reliable fixation of the tool and reduces fatigue from work.
The built-in oil tank ensures constant lubrication of the saw blade.
Technical characteristics of the tool:
- brand - Wolverine;
- model – 900000;
- The brand's homeland of origin is Russia;
- country of manufacture – China;
- class - household;
- tire length, cm/inches – 30/11.5;
- chain thickness, mm – 1.2;
- warranty period, months – 12;
- weight, kg (BAR, chain) – 1.5;
- price, in rubles – 2079.
| Advantages | Flaws |
| compact dimensions | the need to constantly monitor chain tension |
| high cutting speed | |
| good equipment |
After watching the video, you can familiarize yourself with the delivery kit, the assembly method, and also see how the adapter works in practice.
Pendulum saw
The accuracy of high-speed cutting of various materials and at the required angle is ensured by a special device called a pendulum saw. At home, it can be made from an angle grinder with a power of 0.9 to 2.5 kW, having thought through the design, which directly depends on the angle grinder model. All that needs to be done is to make a metal platform with a slot, an angle, a pendulum and securely attach the tool itself to it. To do this, you need to use the holes for installing the handle on the grinder itself. To suit their size, it is necessary to make a bracket, strips, pins and bearings, with the help of which to secure the angle grinder in the working position. The angle grinder device is ready.
Content
The grinder, also known as the angle grinder (angle grinder), is very traumatic. Therefore, it must be used with extreme caution, in compliance with all safety rules. On the other hand, the grinder is one of the best-selling and actively used tools, which is often subject to “modernization”. Properly implemented homemade products can be quite practical and safe, and many of the upgrades increase this safety.
Milling machine
In a milling machine, the main movement is made by the cutter, which is used to process shaped and flat surfaces on workpieces made of different materials. A machine using a grinder can be made in the following options:
- with a movable angle grinder. In this case, the tool is securely attached in a vertical plane to a special frame, which allows you to move the grinder relative to the milled workpiece, which is fixed motionless;
- with a rigidly fixed angle grinder. With this design, the workpiece moves in the desired direction, and the grinder is motionless.
In both cases, you need to think through the design, purchase everything necessary for its assembly, and also buy a collet-type cutter holder or make it yourself from a hexagon. The picture shows a simple, quickly manufactured design of a milling cutter made from an angle grinder.
Materials and tools
The first difficulty that a home craftsman faces at the preparation stage is finding the right material.
Here I want to reassure you. A do-it-yourself stand for an angle grinder can be made from available materials.
Water pipes are suitable for making hinges and guides, and a metal corner for the frame.
The main and most complex unit of the stand for an angle grinder is the hinge unit. It bears the greatest loads, and the pendulum arm should not deviate arbitrarily to the left or right.
Pay the greatest attention to the design of the unit. The ideal option would be to use roller bearings to ensure the best cutting accuracy and rigidity. It's better to spend money here.
Therefore, select a couple of bearings of suitable sizes - and build the rest of the structure “around them”.
Bearings
DIY stand for an angle grinder: hinge assembly
But if the bearings don’t work out, you can look at options for homemade designs for this unit.
If the stand for the grinder is made with your own hands without bearings, then you should select a pair of metal tubes or steel pins of suitable diameters. We will make from them.
The quality of such a stand for an angle grinder with your own hands will be inferior to a bearing one, but not critical.
For a “plywood” machine, strong canopy hinges, used for fastening doors and gates, are quite suitable as a hinge unit.
In any case, it is better to make the pendulum arm itself from a metal corner or a metal profile. But the holder in which the angle grinder will be fixed is made of wooden beams.
For reliable and tight fixation of the grinder in the holder, it is better to cover the stock with soft and durable material. For example, leatherette. And it is most convenient to press the angle grinder to the holder with flexible metal ties with a screw assembly. These are widely used in plumbing and car service.
The frame on which the stand for the grinder will be attached with your own hands is best made from a thick sheet of metal. Other options are possible, including thick plywood mounted on a frame made of wooden beams.
Don’t forget that turning the grinder on/off on the stand in the usual way will no longer work.
If you have metal blanks at your disposal, it is best to connect them by welding. If this is not possible, you will have to turn to welders for help, because... bolted connections become loose over time and nullify all the rigidity of the metal frame.
Machine for porcelain tiles
Cutting porcelain tiles with a grinder requires skills and knowledge of the structural features of the material, since it is difficult to draw an even line while holding the tool in your hands. The work requires a special approach: it is necessary to ensure movement without deviations and control the depth of the cut during the operation. Any violation leads to damage to the material, the appearance of chips and unevenness. This leads to additional costs, and porcelain tiles are not cheap. In order for the grinder to move without deviations, you can make a special device with guides. The figure shows a manufacturing option for such a device, where the main material is plywood and fasteners.
Self-locking washer for quick attachment of the attachment
This device does not expand the functionality of the angle grinder, but simplifies its use. It can be recommended to those who work a lot as an angle grinder and care about their safety. Well, or for those who simply care about their convenience and safety.
This attachment is a self-tightening nut. It will fix any disk or other device installed on the machine, without any extra effort on your part. It is easily tightened and unscrewed by hand, without special tools. It self-tightens while the grinder is running. Guaranteeing your safety while operating the turbine.
Its design features ensure maximum fixation of the clamped disk or other device.
The thickness of the self-clamping nozzle is 13 mm. Outer diameter – 50 mm. Inner diameter – 14 mm. The outer surface of the nozzle is corrugated, which allows you to handle it with your hands without using wrenches or other tools.
