This was a really good review. I have one of these and I’ve used it a lot around the house for metal and masonry with a diamond blade. It’s a great tool and is going strong after nearly six years. But, more importantly, you taught people one of the most critical safety items, and that’s flipping the arbor nut for cutting discs. It is such a simple thing, but you’d be amazed at how many people forget or don’t know to do it. Well done.
Appears most users do not read the manual. This grinder is meant for grinding and sanding, not cutting. Therefore, it uses Type 27 depressed center discs (like the one it came with), not the Type 1 flat discs. The guard is not made to handle the Type 1 discs.
Correct. But there are Type 1 guards from other grinders that can be swapped into the Ryobi. That's what I did. I believe it was a Craftsman. Perfect fit.
Yup, I am also guilty of not reading the manual prior to using. I cut 5 days of stones, metal & blocks with TYPE 1 blades. To my defense, it would be nice if Ryobi could write on the box " USE ONLY TYPE 27 DISCs" I returned it for one which allows BOTH types (for warrantee concerns only)
That nut flip tip was what i needed! Thank you! I bought some depressed center cutting discs, and I'll let you know how they work. Dude I enjoy your down home style, you use the same vice that I sometimes use- My shoe and a curb!! 😂👍 Seriously. Thanks again. The instruction manual that I read was vague.
Well explain man ..just bought one from the junkyard brand new...bought a skinny disc n did not realize that i had to turn the bolt around to use a skinny disci thought i had bought the wrong disk.seen your video wala exactly what i need to learn ...thanks man
Guys, they do make Type 27 depressed center Cutting Discs. You will still have to flip the nut. Please don't use a Type 1 cutting disc. Safety by Choice NOT by Chance!
I did it the opposite and ruined my blade. Thanks for sharing! BTW--I love this thing. It sounds crazy, but I had a metal plate that wouldn't unscrew from the bottom of my drain basket in my kitchen sink. I spent two days with trying to get that thing off, it wouldn't budge. I cut right through it in less than two minutes with this thing!
Helpppp 😂 I bought a 4” diamond blade which is much thinner and I definitely installed it all wrong. The blade like fell off while I was using it. I’m cutting tile. Now I have 3 pieces. The two black pieces and then a little gold ring? I can’t find my manual and can’t seem to figure this out 🤷🏼♀️☹️
Thank you for this video!!!! Especially for us silly people who tossed the directions and didn’t know to turn the nut upside down. Haaahaaahaaa! I feel stupid now.
Very heavy too ... but which indicates it's build to last (?). I eventually got the on/off power switch to turn on lol - awkward AF on the corded unit I bought which appears similar as this model. Can't make everything working perfect ... as per usual.
Wait- the manual clearly states no flat (type 1) blades, only Type 27 (depressed center). Pasted below... 'DANGER: Use ONLY Type 27 depressed center wheels (such as the one provided with this product). NEVER attach a Type 1 straight or cut-off wheel to this angle grinder. This product is only designed for grinding and sanding. Use for any other purpose is not recommended and creates a hazard, which will result in serious injury.
What's really confusing is the manual says do not use type 1 disks, but there are also type 27 cut disks. Now, does that mean I cannot use a 1/8" thick type 27 cutting disk, just because "this product is for grinding and sanding only"??? That's disappointing.
Just bought this for cutting rebar for small projects at home. Disappointed it's not supposed to use cutting wheels and overall its power is pretty underwhelming. But hey it was inexpensive
Can I put a regular diamond blade on this to cut a counter? I bought this and the diamond blade but after reading the manual it says only to use type 27 (depressed center) wheels and not type 1 which doesnt have the depressed center (which is what my diamond blade is.
@@elamigoab I did and felt uncomfortable with it. Ended up just returning the angle grinder and got a multi tool instead. Took a little longer to do the job but was more accurate and much more safe.
I use it but I also had no idea as it was my grandpa’s tool and I did not see the instructions. I haven’t had a problem but it’s probably safer not to use those.
DANGER...Do not use this grinder with this wheel cover, and a cut off blade. The cut off blade you purchased is not designed for this grinder. The instructions tell you not to use this grinder for cutting (cut offs). An exploding wheel will not stop with that type of wheel guard.
