DeWalt DEWDWE43144N Small Angle Grinder High Power- No Lock Off 6"

The DeWalt DEWDWE43144N is a 6 inch small angle grinder in a high power, no lock-off configuration.

The 6 inch wheel size positions this between the ubiquitous 4-1/2 inch grinder and the 7 inch heavy tools, and the middle ground is a real one. A 6 inch wheel covers noticeably more ground per pass than a 4-1/2 inch and reaches deeper into a cut, while the tool stays light enough to control with the two-handed grip a grinder should always be used with. For shops finding a 4-1/2 inch grinder slow on structural work but a 7 inch unwieldy, this is the answer.

The trade-off is speed. Larger wheels carry lower maximum speeds because rim surface speed climbs with diameter, so a 6 inch grinder turns slower than a 4-1/2 inch by design — and 4-1/2 inch wheels must not be run on it expecting the same performance, nor 6 inch wheels run on a faster small grinder. Speed matching between tool and wheel is a safety requirement, not a guideline.

The no lock-off configuration means the paddle acts as a dead man's control — release it and the tool stops, including if it is dropped. This is the configuration mandated on many industrial sites.

Applications include weld dressing, cutting, surface preparation, and heavy fabrication in structural steel, shipyards, and maintenance.

Fit the side handle and guard before use.

Brand

DeWalt

SKU

DEWDWE43144N

Category

Power Tools & Accessories

Weight

9 lbs

Dimensions

17.10 x 6.10 x 5.10

Price

$200.00

Availability

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Rating

4.58 / 5.0