Expert Pairings: Metabo Grinders for Tuckpointing & Surface Grinding

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The right equipment and tooling can significantly improve the efficiency and safety of your cutting and grinding tasks. By pairing Metabo hand-held grinders with high-quality diamond tuckpointing blades, cup wheels, dust shrouds, and vacuum systems, you not only optimize productivity but also mitigate the risks of dust exposure.

Cutting & Grinding with Metabo Hand-Held Grinders

Matebo hand-held grinders are renowned for their reliability, power, and advanced safety features, which enhance operator comfort and efficiency. Equipped with a high-power LongLife™ motor, Metabo grinders deliver 50% more torque and 20% higher overload capacity compared to standard motors. Whether you're grinding, polishing, or cutting, Metabo grinders provide the performance needed to complete any project with precision. Shop Metabo Grinders.


Efficient Tuckpointing with Small Diameter Turbo Blades

Esch Small-Diameter Turbo Blades are continuous-rim diamond blades specifically designed for tuckpointing and small concrete cutting applications. These premium blades feature high-quality diamonds in the rim for faster cutting speeds and longer blade life. By using Esch Turbo Blades, you can increase your cutting speed while using fewer blades, which leads to better efficiency and cost savings. Pair your Metabo grinder with an Esch Small Diameter Turbo Blade for optimal tuckpointing results. Shop Small Diameter Blades


Productive Surface Preparation with Diamond Cup Wheels

Diamond Cup Wheels are specially designed for aggressive material removal and surface preparation. These wheels efficiently grind away glue, epoxy, and concrete to create a smooth, even surface. Pair your Metabo grinder with a diamond cup wheel to speed up your surface prep tasks and achieve a high-quality finish. Shop Diamond Cup Wheels.


Controlling Dust with a Dust Shroud

Dust shrouds are essential tools for controlling dust during cutting and grinding. A dust shroud attaches to your grinder, enclosing the blade or wheel to capture dust and debris before it spreads into the air. This is particularly important for controlling hazardous silica dust, which can pose serious health risks. Attach a dust shroud to your Metabo grinder to keep your workspace cleaner and safer. Shop Dust Shrouds.


Ensure Clean Jobsites with a Vacuum System

A dust vacuum is an integral part of any dust extraction system. When paired with a Metabo grinder and dust shroud, a vacuum system captures airborne particles, ensuring a cleaner job site and prolonging the life of your equipment by preventing dust buildup and overheating. Shop Dust Vacuums.


Recommended Tuckpointing Pairings

For effective and efficient tuckpointing, we recommend the following combination of grinder, blade, shroud, and vacuum:


1) Metabo T13-125 5" Angle Grinder– The Metabo T 13-125 4.5"/5" Pro Series Angle Grinder features a powerful 12.0 Amp motor that delivers up to 50% more torque and 20% higher overload capacity, enabling faster material removal and superior durability.


2) Esch Gold Tuckpointing Blade for Medium/Hard Materials – The Esch Gold Turbo Series Tuckpointing Blade is designed for medium to hard mortar. Available in sizes 4", 4.5", 5", 6", 7", and 8".


3) Metabo Heavy-Duty Dust Shroud – The Metabo Tuckpointing Guard fits Metabo 4", 4.5", 5", and 6" grinders, providing a dust-free environment while working with masonry, fiberglass, and plastic materials.


4) EschVac 552 Dust Extractor– The EschVac 552 8-Gallon Dust Extractor is a compact, powerful dust-control solution, ideal for capturing dust from concrete, drywall, wood, and other non-combustible materials.


Recommended Surface Prep Pairing

For efficient surface preparation, we suggest the following combination of grinder, cup wheel, shroud, and vacuum:





1) Metabo WEV 15-125 Angle Grinder– The Metabo WEV 15-125 HT Variable Speed 5" Angle Grinder features a variable speed thumbwheel for precise control and a long-lasting Metabo LongLife™ motor for smooth operation.


2) Esch Arrow-Style Cup Wheels– These arrow-style cup wheels are ideal for concrete and glue removal, and they excel at profiling floors and removing coatings.


3) Metabo GED Grinding Shroud– The Metabo GED 125 Grinding Shroud is perfect for surface prep and edge work, featuring a replaceable brush skirt and a convertible front for edge grinding.


4) Husqvarna DE110i Vacuum– The Husqvarna DE 110i is a powerful, battery-powered HEPA dust extractor designed to handle dust from building, grinding, plaster, and concrete applications.


By pairing Metabo grinders with the right accessories and dust control equipment, you’ll be able to tackle even the most demanding cutting, grinding, and surface preparation tasks more efficiently and safely. Whether you're a contractor or a DIY enthusiast, these expert pairings provide the tools needed for superior performance and job site cleanliness.

Esch Edge Eater™ Chamfer Shroud Kit


The Edge Eater™ Concrete Chamfer Dust Shroud Package Includes: 
 


The Edge Eater™ is a dust-free solution to create or clean up a 45° chamfer on a concrete edge. Developed exclusively for Metabo T-Series and W-Series grinders and the Esch Vac 552 vacuum
 

Ideal for making chamfered edges in parking garages, precast concrete, concrete pole bases, and columns. Works in both horizontal and vertical applications with easily adjustable depth. Creates narrow or wide chamfers with a simple wing nut adjustment (adjustable from 3/4" to 1-3/4".) 
  

A reliable chamfer dust shroud and a unique diamond wheel create a perfect combination to quickly create a clean and consistent chamfered edge. The complete Edge Eater™ Chamfer Dust Shroud System is encouraged to maintain OSHA objective data compliance. Air sampling data is also available.  
 

*A Chamfer is an edge beveled at a 45-degree angle. Chamfered edges are used to prevent chipping and damage to green concrete as well as mask imperfections or damage on cured concrete. Eliminating sharp corners also minimizes potential damage to other objects.


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