{"product_id":"guard-eco-type-w","title":"Alpha Ecoguard W Series Dust Collection Cover – 6 in., for 4-1\/2, 5 \u0026 6 in. Grinders","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"intro\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Alpha Ecoguard W Series Dust Collection Cover is a 6 in. clear polycarbonate grinder shroud for wide-kerf cutting, fitting 4-1\/2, 5 and 6 in. angle grinders and connecting to a shop vacuum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAlpha builds the W series for tuckpointing, crack chasing and other wide blades where a standard cutting guard is too narrow. The cover must be run with a vacuum or other dust collection; Alpha states it removes more than 90 percent of the dust generated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"key-features\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e6 in. cover for 4-1\/2, 5 and 6 in. grinders\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eMaximum cutting depth 1-3\/4 in. (Alpha)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eClear polycarbonate body for sight of the cut line, with nose guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eWing-nut depth adjustment and support base for straight cuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eSpacers in five thicknesses and collar connectors for Makita, Milwaukee and Bosch grinders\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eRequires a vacuum or dust collection system; hoses and adapters sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"not-recommended\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eNot Recommended For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eStandard-kerf blades and 7 or 9 in. grinders: the W series is a wide-kerf cover, and the larger grinders take the ECOGRDW9. This is the guard alone; Alpha's ECOW6KIT adds the 18 in. connector hose and air\/exhaust adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ideal-for\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eWho Is This For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMasons, tile and stone contractors cutting mortar joints, chases and control cuts indoors who need silica dust captured at the grinder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4\u003eWhich grinders does it fit?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eAlpha lists 4-1\/2, 5 and 6 in. angle grinders, with collar connectors included for Makita, Milwaukee and Bosch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4\u003eHow deep can it cut?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eAlpha rates the W6 at a maximum 1-3\/4 in. cutting depth, adjustable with the wing nut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4\u003eDoes it include the vacuum hose?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eNo. The guard ships with spacers and connectors; the 18 in. hose (500026) and air\/exhaust adapter (HEP110021) come in the ECOW6KIT or separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4\u003eCan it be used without a vacuum?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eAlpha states it must be used with a vacuum or other dust collection system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4\u003eWhat is the difference from the G series?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe W series is built for wider-kerf blades such as tuckpointing and crack-chasing wheels; the G series covers standard cutting blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alpha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52427172151516,"sku":"ALP ECOGRDW6","price":155.61,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0841\/5713\/7116\/files\/ECOGRDW6.jpg?v=1788560215","url":"https:\/\/obsidian-industrial.com\/products\/guard-eco-type-w","provider":"Obsidian Industrial","version":"1.0","type":"link"}