10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent cut-off wheels, long lasting, but buy the package with the mandrel if you don't already have a couple, Mar 23 2007
By David Beauchamp - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Dremel EZ456 1-1/2-Inch EZ Lock Rotary Tool Cut-Off Wheels for Metal, 5 Pack (Tools & Hardware)
I bought this product and the EZ406 product (same but with a mandrel) from Amazon, I'm very pleased with these cut-off wheels for heavier duty jobs, they'll make quick work of 2mm-3mm steel, which is pretty impressive for my money with a Dremel.
A couple of thoughts:
1) The EZ406 package (Dremel EZ406 1 1/2-Inch EZ Lock Rotary Tool Cut-Off Wheel & Mandrel Metal Cutting Starter Kit) includes a quick change mandrel and the same number of cut-off wheels for only a couple dollars more, it's convenient to me to have multiple mandrels with accessories pre-attached (I know it's quick release, it's still convenient, and I have multiple rotary tools) so unless you already have a few 'EZ Lock' mandrels, I'd suggest that package.
2) These leave burns in wood incredibly easily, and yes I have a variable speed Dremel and use the various speeds. Maybe it sounds obvious to some, and admittedly the 'standard' fiberglass wheels do so as well, but even for a small quick wood cut I'd suggest taking the time to swap out for a plain old (non-fiberglass) heavy-duty cut-off wheel. Works fine for plastic though, cuts like butter.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Cuts great, doesn't break easily, but a major flaw, May 24 2011
By Charlie - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Dremel EZ456 1-1/2-Inch EZ Lock Rotary Tool Cut-Off Wheels for Metal, 5 Pack (Tools & Hardware)
The EZ Lock cutting wheels are very quick to change out thanks to the Dremel EZ Lock collet. The wheels are high quality, remaining just flexible enough to not break apart at the slightest deviation in angle. I use these to cut bolts and other steel parts on cars where a reciprocating saw won't fit. However, just recently I experienced a failure of the cut-off wheel that reveals a serious design flaw.
While the wheels are flexible and seem to be long lasting, the center EZ Lock ring comes apart very easily. If the wheel gets stopped by metal or some other object, the center ring can come apart from the wheel resulting in a useless disc. Other than this design flaw, the wheels are very nice and a significant improvement over the cheap red discs you buy in bulk.
Overall: 3/5 stars, would be 4 stars if it weren't for the fact the center ring comes apart very easily.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Expensive, but timer-savers, Jan 26 2007
By C. HOUGHTON "contemporary artist" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Dremel EZ456 1-1/2-Inch EZ Lock Rotary Tool Cut-Off Wheels for Metal, 5 Pack (Tools & Hardware)
If you've used other Dremel bits, you know they can explode easily. This one installs in seconds and cuts like a dream, and is reinforced so it doesn't disintegrate when you use it. No more screwing disks onto shafts, gotta love that. 4 stars, not 5, because it's expensive.