Norton AO cut-off wheels choices

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With regard to 4.5" AO wheels -- I see Norton has Metal, Gemini, Clipper and Bluefire. Anyone familiar with these and able to shed some light on quality differences between the lines? I usually use Metabo Super Slicers and Sait, both of which work well, but also see I can get Norton Metals for $1.50/ea in bulk. Just don't want to invest only to find out these are simply teasers.
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Originally Posted by golem

With regard to 4.5" AO wheels -- I see Norton has Metal, Gemini, Clipper and Bluefire. Anyone familiar with these and able to shed some light on quality differences between the lines? I usually use Metabo Super Slicers and Sait, both of which work well, but also see I can get Norton Metals for $1.50/ea in bulk. Just don't want to invest only to find out these are simply teasers.
Reply:No way I would buy anything but brand name abrasives. ESPECIALLY cut off wheels. Norton, Walter etc. are all good I only use Klingspoor…this is what I pay in Canadian dollars….

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Reply:Appreciate the replies!Yeah, $1.50 isn't as value oriented as can be had but cut-offs (as Lis2323 stated) are one item I really try not to bargain bin simply for the safety factor. My comfort zone dips down to Dewalt's at about $1.25/ea if I'm in a pinch. A number of years ago I purchased a small pack of HF disks on a whim...and not yet has one been spun, call me chicken. ;-)The Norton's are difficult to find in small quantity unless you want Bluefire which can be found at Lowes. I'm just hoping someone has had hands-on with their Metal RightCut line and can offer either a thumbs-up or down.
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Originally Posted by Lis2323

No way I would buy anything but brand name abrasives. ESPECIALLY cut off wheels. Norton, Walter etc. are all good I only use Klingspoor…this is what I pay in Canadian dollars….


Reply:3M Cubitron II 66351  4½" x 0.045" x ⅞", $2/pc.  and never look back.

  Don't get me wrong, I still have some regular aluminum oxide cut off wheels that are not 3M cubitron, but they're mostly just back-up's.

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Originally Posted by Oscar

3M Cubitron II 66351  4½" x 0.045" x ⅞", $2/pc.  and never look back.

  Don't get me wrong, I still have some regular aluminum oxide cut off wheels that are not 3M cubitron, but they're mostly just back-up's.
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Originally Posted by golem

With regard to 4.5" AO wheels -- I see Norton has Metal, Gemini, Clipper and Bluefire. Anyone familiar with these and able to shed some light on quality differences between the lines? I usually use Metabo Super Slicers and Sait, both of which work well, but also see I can get Norton Metals for $1.50/ea in bulk. Just don't want to invest only to find out these are simply teasers.
Reply:Ive used plenty of the bluefire in 6" size, really good cutting, long lasting disc. Used some 4.5" Gemini, ok I would say.
Reply:I just purchased by a box 25 type 27  24 grit 4½" wheelsI use for all my needs cutting and grinding in  {Steel , wood 🪵 , plastic and concrete.} I have a wire wheel too.DaveLast edited by smithdoor; 5 Hours Ago at 10:01 PM.
Reply:Again, thanks for the replies!For flappers I strictly use Lehigh Valley's Zirc as they cut fast and last quite a while. The one thing I've never used is Zirc or Ceramic cut-off disks and would love to, especially Cubitron II at $2.00/ea. Only problem is, that link provided doesn't work for me and a web search provides no results less than $4.50/ea. Yeah, Norton Metal is bottom line but if Norton is the premium product it's touted to be I remain curious as to where might that line fits in compared to the usual culprits (Dewalt, Metabo, Sait, etc.)? Speaking of durability, performance, lifecycle.
Reply:3M Cubitron II disks cut fast and last a long time.  If you really enjoy working with your grinders, buy something else.
Reply:Ok, I let you guy's talk me into it. ;-)Just ordered a 25/ct carton of 66531's for $52. Scary thing is it's eBay so well have to see how genuine it is. At least it ships from Illinois.
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Originally Posted by golem

Ok, I let you guy's talk me into it. ;-)Just ordered a 25/ct carton of 66531's for $52. Scary thing is it's eBay so well have to see how genuine it is. At least it ships from Illinois.