DEWALT DW4705 Adjustable Diamond Blade Guard for the DW402, DW402G, DW818

by DEWALT

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Keep things safe and secure with the DEWALT DW4705 adjustable diamond blade guard. This innovative guard is compatible with the following DEWALT grinders: DW402, DW402G,and DW818. This diamond blade guard is not only an important safety feature, but it also provides an easy way to get a consistent depth of cut throughout the application with its fully adjustable design.

From the Manufacturer

Use this heavy-duty metal guard on the DW402 when you want to use diamond blades. It can be adjusted to provide consistent depth of cut during your application.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 3.2 x 8.5 inches ; 10.9 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004RH8S
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: DW4705
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #244,861 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Overpriced and poorly constructed, May 20, 2005

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Joe O. (Drexel Hill, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DEWALT DW4705 Adjustable Diamond Blade Guard for the DW402, DW402G, DW818 (Tools & Home Improvement)

I read Christopher's review that said the blade guard was overpriced (he was right!), but I decided to get one anyway because my DeWalt grinder's manual seemed to make such a big deal about the safety reasons for needing this special guard when using a diamond blade. The guard does have the advantage of covering both sides of the blade, and the ability to control the depth of cut is important. However, the threaded studs used to adjust the depth of cut are welded to the guard in such a way that there is a big lump of weld at the base of each stud. When the two parts of the guard are assembled, the lumps prevent the parts from mounting squarely, and that prevents making a true 90 degree cut.

Today I was in a Harbor Freight store and saw their item #45921. It is the equivalent of the DW4705, and it doesn't have the poorly welded studs. Best of all it was only $5.99. I have never seen one of these in a Harbor Freight catalog, and their web site does not recognize the 45921 item number. However, I would guess that you can order one over the phone.

11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Save your money!, August 7, 2000

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Christopher (Lawton, MI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DEWALT DW4705 Adjustable Diamond Blade Guard for the DW402, DW402G, DW818 (Tools & Home Improvement)

What a worthless tool. You can find a lot better for your money than this overpriced excuse for an accessory. Dewalt should be ashamed for putting this on the market.

1.0 out of 5 stars Type 1 guard DW4705, October 27, 2010

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garden (Charlottesville, VA) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: DEWALT DW4705 Adjustable Diamond Blade Guard for the DW402, DW402G, DW818 (Tools & Home Improvement)

Purchased this guard from Amazon. This guard seems to be required for diamond cut off blades (for cutting concrete blocks and pavers). It provides more protection around the blade and is more heavy duty than the Type 27 guard provided with the tool. The flange provided for 1/8" wheels does fit, however, the guard itself does not fit the DeWalt D28402 4 1/2" grinder.

It has a completely different attachment method than the type 27 guard (spring clamp). (Maybe if you do a lot of bending it will work...)

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