- What does this mandrel actually do?
- It holds a cut-off wheel so you can spin it in a drill or die grinder. The arbor screws into the wheel and the shank goes into the chuck.
- Will it fit my drill?
- It uses a standard round shank that fits most 3/8-inch and 1/2-inch drill chucks. Check your chuck size and the wheel's arbor hole before buying.
- Can I cut metal with a regular drill and this arbor?
- Yes, for light work. A drill turns slower than an angle grinder, so cuts are slower and the wheel wears faster. Keep the pressure light.
- What size cut-off wheels does it take?
- Match the wheel's center hole to the arbor's thread and keep the wheel rated for the drill's RPM. Oversized wheels on a slow drill cut poorly and are unsafe.
- Is it better than buying an angle grinder?
- Only if you already own a drill and cut metal occasionally in tight spots. For regular or heavy cutting, an angle grinder is faster and safer.
- Does it come with wheels?
- Typically the mandrel is sold on its own. Confirm the listing contents, since some bundles include a wheel and most do not.
- Where is the Avanti Pro Cut-Off Blade Mandrel cheapest?
- At The Home Depot, for $6.97, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Avanti Pro Cut-Off Blade Mandrel?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including The Home Depot, Ace Hardware.