angle grinder

Handheld disc cutter

An angle grinder is a handheld power tool with a rotating disc used for cutting, grinding, and polishing metal, stone, and other hard materials.

The disc mounts at an angle to the motor shaft, giving the tool its name.

Angle grinders are standard equipment in metalworking, construction, and auto body shops: He used an angle grinder to cut through the rusted bolts.

Related
  • sparksFiery particles from friction
  • discFlat circular object
  • toolDevice for a task
  • kickbackIllegal payment for services
  • bladeFlat cutting edge

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G