DeWalt DW4514 4-1/2 in. Type 27 Metal Grinding Wheel Review (2026)
By The DIYPicks Team · Updated July 2026
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- Grinding welds
- Metal removal
The workhorse abrasive for weld cleanup and metal removal: a thick Type 27 wheel that grinds beads flat and bevels edges but cannot cut. Pair it with a cut-off wheel.
Pros
- Thick 1/4 in body with high grain concentration removes weld beads and metal aggressively
- Three full sheets of fiberglass make it tough enough for the side pressure grinding demands
- Depressed center lets you grind at a 20 to 30 degree angle with good clearance from the guard
Cons
- Far too thick to cut through stock, so you still need a separate cut-off wheel
- Removes material fast, which makes it easy to gouge or over-grind thin sheet
- Wears to an unusable stub and generates heavy sparks and dust; eye and face protection are mandatory
Specifications
| Type | Type 27 (depressed center) grinding |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 4-1/2 in |
| Thickness | 1/4 in |
| Arbor | 7/8 in |
| Material | A24R aluminum oxide, 3-ply fiberglass |
| Best for | Knocking down welds, beveling edges and removing rust or metal fast |