How to Choose Grinding Concrete Wheel Shroud for Dewalt Angle Grinder and Other Tools

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Here are some tips about a concrete floor grinding and how to choose the necessary tools for it.

[@jag376]

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[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Ha-ha!

[@luct3368]

I always keep in mind, that anyone who speaks with an accent, speaks another language that i probably can't. So who should really feel embarrassed?!! learning a new langage is a beautiful thing. Anyone who does so, has grown as a person and made their own world bigger. Shame is a USELESS feeling - no need to feel embarrassed, about an accent - they should feel proud! ...& keep practicing.

[@bliss149]

I think he sounds sexy as hell.

[@0b1b7a3886e1df44]

Good video. Thanks for showing all the equipment you use and example time required to grind a small area. Very helpful for me as I'm learning.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks, let me know if something else interesting for you.

[@simon5296]

Great video! A question about the shroud… what did you tape around to make the shroud? And how did the vacuum stick go into the shroud chamber? Thanks

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Some shrouds has adapter for fit the air connector. I use the tape, because the brash on the shroud sensed down , and I just use tape . Also many of shrouds made by the peoples who never grinded concrete and always something missing. Tape help me fix it. Thanks

[@matgreen7813]

Great video explains it really well. I have a 9’ dewalt and will be looking to do the same but I can’t find a dust cowel 230mm to fit anywhere? Any suggestions would be appreciated

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi, check Amazon please.

[@cheezycocoloco]

how do you ground down the room corners?

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

I use DeWalt rotary hammer drill 20 volts. Very easy.

[@antonytheolddog8626]

I've watched this and was thinking to myself.. obviously a European guy, with me being English I know. But near the beginning you said a 'inch'...? So I thought he must be in America.👍🏻😁 No chap from main land Europe would use Imperial measures, we use both in the UK, but it's metric all the way for you pal surely.. Had to sand down some latex screed today, uPVC back door was scraping the vinyl flooring. And a work mate did the prep. So it needed to be taken down but kept smooth and sweet. I used a multi tool with a rasp thing and it was a pain in the arse. But what you have just shown may have been too much . But for other jobs it's very handy to know. A pretty great video this.. Cheers mate. And that's from a professional floor layer of 30 years service..😁

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks for your professional commenting!

[@Candlerman2199]

Can I use this setup to remove a .25" layer of self-leveling compound? Is this a regular angle grinder with the shield removed? Would I need a diamond concrete grinding wheel? Thanks

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Depends how big area you need to remove. If it’s big, I would recommend chisel it out and then level again. This tool and blade exactly what you need.

[@spencerwhealy9945]

Great video. Just curious what type of vacuum filter are you using and how do you dispose of the Silica dust safely? Thank you!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

just regular filter for Ridgid vacuum.

[@davida3343]

Thank u so much for this video I just had one question if you could answer it please before I start my project My hand grinder machine (mastercraft) it’s 11.000 rpm and the concrete blade I got it’s 12.000 rpm while this make a big problem?

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Just try.

[@shinnstellar8496]

Hi, thank you so much for this video. I've been wanting to have a grinded floor as I really hate the tile grout. I have a question, is this a self leveling compound floor you are grinding here? Or is it a concrete mix? Any idea what is the best ratio of white cement, aggregates, water and waterproofing compound for concrete topping?

[@olegshevchenko1897]

Hi, this is a real concrete slab. Self-leveling compound with more polymer components and looks different. I am using Mapei products and can recommend only this topping. Thanks!

[@shinnstellar8496]

@@olegshevchenko1897 thank you!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

👍

[@jameso9049]

Thanks for the video! I'm wanting to grind off some thinset and also level a spot in my basement, I have a Bosch 1375A 4.5" angle grinder, 5" ridgid diamond cup wheel and a Herzo 4-5" universal dust shroud. My grinder seems to have a brake to slow the tool down, which causes the wheel to spin off from the grinder as it's slowing down since the wheel doesn't slow down as fast, I asked Bosch and they said this grinder isn't set up for use with a diamond cup wheel. Is there a specific grinder you would recommend to work with the wheel and dust shroud that I have? Any advice here would be appreciated!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi James, Bosch not right tools for it. I recommend you DeWalt. Very durable and not expensive. I am using only DeWalt. Thanks!

[@shawnphibbs4380]

I have a pretty large area to grind down, have you ever used a concrete scarifier for such a job?

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

My friend used it time to time. Very good equipment.

[@skyace888]

Are these tools still the recommended ones for grinding? I have a Ridgid HEPA shop vac. Do I still need the Cyclone (link not working BTW)?

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi Allen, I have 3 vacuums - Ridgid, Dewalt and Festool. But for grinding concrete I always using cyclone. Sorry for this link, I will fix it. Thanks foe watching and commenting!

[@charliebendock9260]

Thank you for the informative video. I was attempting a similar task today with less success. Looking at your tool list I am guessing that your 7in 8500rpm DeWalt grinder is much more powerful than my Makita 7in 6000rpm grinder and the main difference. And of course your skill and experience. Wish I had seen this video before I bought that Makita grinder!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

For your Makita grinder 15 Amps is Ok, but for my DeWalt need sometimes more- 20 Amps breaker. In some places very hard find it. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@sergiovelazquez3474]

@Mryoucandoityourself Can you show tricks when installing laminate/LVP with a locking system Backwards opposite direction

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

I will make video about LVP floor Installation’s, maybe there some ideas . I have a look. You can watch last my videos about cork flooring installation. There is I showed opposite installation as well. Thanks!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

In this video many tricks - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHmqc56FrbZ3a5I

[@jonbradley4789]

Well done!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks!

[@matthewdickenson142]

What size angle grinder are you using??

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi Matthew, I am using 7 inch Dewalt grinder. Thanks

[@CybekCusal]

Why not wet the concrete to limit dust?

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi Cybek, we need to minimize moisture because I will install hardwood floors over this subfloor.

[@sonny12681]

I would like to know that tools did the Romans use to grind the floor down.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Good question! But I don't now who is Roman?

[@sonny12681]

@@MrYoucandoityourself you have to go to the city of Rome and ask around. Some body should know.

[@sonny12681]

@@MrYoucandoityourself I would love to know the ancient way of building things

[@thomasflynn6307]

I’m about to do this right now and it’s 10 degrees outside I don’t havto keep the door open I can’t wait to try the duct tape move 👍🏻

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Good luck!

[@jeannakroenke5881]

Is this gen 3 or gen 3.5?

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

I don’t understand your question?

[@floored3145]

How come you dont use your dewalt vacuum? I have it and I never use the cyclone, too many extra parts and hoses. Dewalt dual filter works great for concrete Grinding, no bags or extra dust separators needed.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Good question, This job take four days, and I have to leave my tools on the job site. This home is new and not secure. Easy live cheep tools and don't care about it. But I have a Dewalt vacuum too. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@rbrown2925]

Great info. Big thanks!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

You’re welcome!

[@ionrazvan126]

Why the 7 inch grinder and not the 5

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

I use both. 7” twice faster.

[@DeadlyVenomKing]

Face Protection?

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Don't be so picky, please. Thanks for watching and keeping attention to my videos!

[@americanindeon]

Save that dusk mask!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

I will!