Woodsmith Sliding Cutoff Grinder Standard Plan & Premium Shop Drawings
With a few basic parts and a little work, you can turn an angle grinder into a small, sliding cutoff saw to accurately cut thin metal parts. What makes this project work are the clever carriage and handle assembles. These hold the grinder and allow it to slide back and forth, as well as rotate up and down. The assemblies slide along a hardwood rail, which in turn is connected to a sturdy support arm that’s bolted to a rock-solid base. It also has a wide metal channel at the center for added safety, and a two-position fence for greater versatility. All in all, it’s sure to add some precision to your metal-cutting operations.
You can purchase the Woodsmith Sliding Cutoff Grinder standard plan or the supplemental premium shop drawings as a downloadable PDF or in a printed format that we ship to you. We highly recommend purchasing both the standard plan and the supplemental premium shop drawings for more in-depth instructions and greater detail.
This unique shop-made project transforms an ordinary angle grinder into a benchtop tool for cutting metal parts accurately and easily.
Step-by-step instructions, exploded views, materials list, and more—these plans have everything you need to build your own Sliding Cutoff Grinder.
What you get (Downloadable PDFs):
Standard Plan:
- 8.5” x 11” PDF of 11 printable (digital) pages of step-by-step instructions
- 45 full-color exploded views, photos and illustrations
- Includes full-scale pattern for the handle
- Cutting diagram and materials list
- Retail sources for project supplies
Premium Shop Drawings:
- 11” x 17” printable PDF
- More detailed drawings of every part and every assembly that supplements the standard plan
- More exploded views for a better understanding of the project
What you get (Printed & Shipped):
Standard Plan:
- 11 pages of step-by-step instructions
- 45 full-color exploded views, photos and illustrations
- Includes full-scale pattern for the handle
- Cutting diagram and materials list
- Retail sources for project supplies
- 8.5” x 11” print shipped to you
Premium Shop Drawings:
- More detailed drawings of every part and every assembly
- More exploded views for a better understanding of the project
- A large, 24” wide print on premium paper shipped to you
Click here to learn more about the Premium Shop Drawings
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WARNING: Wood Dust created by Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection.