Distar Mechanic Glider 45 Miter Attachment
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📊 Technical Specifications
Bevel Angle: Calibrated 45° (Jolly Miter)
Grinder Compatibility: 115 mm and 125 mm discs
Chassis Material: High-Grade Structural Steel & Alloy
Surface Protection: Replaceable Teflon guide runners
Operation Mode: Dry use with dust extraction port
Product Code: DIS19568444000
💡 Why choose this solution?
The Distar Mechanic Glider 45 solves the biggest issue faced during manual miter cutting—wavy lines, undercutting, and structural edge blowout on vitrified stoneware. By utilizing this rigid steel sliding base, your cutting guide remains perfectly parallel to the tile face, entirely independent of the installer's hand strain. The smooth travel of the teflon-lined sled ensures a seamless feed speed, preventing any mechanical binding or jerking that typically shatters the glaze profile at the exit point of the cut. The highly integrated dust hood drastically cuts down on post-work clean-up time.
🛠️ Professional TIP from the field: When mounting your angle grinder into the sled for the first time, do not rush. Securely lock the main gear collar clamps and adjust the tracking so the diamond wheel runs exactly parallel to the alignment guide. Set the alignment parameters to leave approximately 0.5mm of the tile shoulder beneath the glaze untouched. This micro-lip protects the visible glaze from thermal fracture and is easily dressed down to a perfect finish in seconds using a diamond hand pad.
🔍 Expert Insight: We rely heavily on the Glider 45 for high-end residential large-format tile installations where transporting a heavy wet rail saw into an apartment is impossible. To maintain peak accuracy, completely avoid cheap, generic 1mm thin diamond blades—the sheer stress of a 45-degree entry into dense gres stone causes thin steel cores to flex, creating a curved cut line. Always install rigid miter blades with reinforced centers such as the DISTAR Edge Dry or Mr. Yoda
✅ Key Benefits
- Flawless 45° mechanical tracking eliminates operator sway and wavy joints
- Teflon-coated runners prevent scratching on premium polished and matte faces
- Highly optimized vacuum cowl completely captures hazardous crystalline dust
- Rigid all-metal frame dampens grinder harmonics for smoother cutting action
⚠️ Important Precautions
- Dry use only – do not adapt this vacuum shroud for wet water-fed operation
- Demands high-rigidity diamond wheels with reinforced cores to avoid undercutting
- Vigilantly sweep the tile surface clear of loose chips to avoid trapping debris under the runners
🤝 JJTD Guarantee: Look, if you are unsure whether this slider fits the specific collar dimension of your battery or corded grinder, just give me a call. You won't be connected to an outsourced customer support agent; you will speak directly to a master installer who uses this exact rig on-site every week.
Field Questions (FAQ)
Will this slider attachment fit my cordless angle grinder?
Yes, the Glider 45 utilizes a universal tightening collar bracket that mounts directly onto the metal flange of the grinder gear housing. It securely fits more than 95% of standard 115mm and 125mm grinders on the market, including both corded and high-power cordless models from Bosch, Makita, DeWalt, Milwaukee, Metabo, and Flex.
What should I do when the bottom plastic runners get worn down over time?
The teflon plastic guide plates are intentionally designed as consumable wear items to absorb friction and protect the tile. They are anchored to the metal base via countersunk screws. When they wear thin or pick up deep gouges from tile shards, you can easily order a replacement plastic runner kit from our e-shop and swap them out in two minutes, preserving the steel chassis indefinitely.
Why is active dust extraction mandatory when operating the Glider 45?
Apart from protecting your lungs from silica exposure, active vacuum suction is required to maintain cutting accuracy. If the fine stone slurry is not forcefully evacuated from the internal shroud, it spills out and packs tightly beneath the plastic runners. This creates a cushion of dust that tilts the slider sled during operation, causing the blade to wander off-line and ruining the uniformity of your 45-degree miter.
Additional parameters
| Category: | TOOLS FOR TILERS |
|---|---|
| Warranty: | 2 years (Company 1 year) |
| Weight: | 1.5 kg |
| EAN: | 4820245287617 |
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