Walter Reducing Bushing Set for Bench Grinding Wheels

Don't Let the Wrong Arbor Size Stop Your Grind

We've all been there: you're in the middle of a fabrication project, your bench grinder wheel is worn down, and you grab a fresh replacement from the cabinet. But when you go to mount it, the wheel slides right over the shaft with a huge gap. The wheel has a 1-inch hole, but your grinder has a 5/8-inch shaft. You can't use it safely, and work comes to a halt. The Walter Reducing Bushing Set (12-E-007) is the simple, low-cost solution that belongs in every welder's toolbox or shop drawer to prevent this exact headache.

This handy set includes adapters to take a 1-inch arbor down to the three most common shaft sizes found on bench grinders: 1/2-inch, 5/8-inch, and 3/4-inch. Instead of scrambling to order a specific wheel or risking your safety with a makeshift fix, you simply pop the appropriate bushing into the center of your 1-inch wheel. It snaps in to create a tight, secure fit that centers the wheel perfectly on your machine. Once the flanges are tightened, the wheel runs true and smooth, just like it was made for your grinder.

Using the correct bushing is about more than just convenience—it's about safety. A loose wheel can shatter or cause the grinder to walk across the bench due to violent vibration. These Walter bushings are designed to handle the torque and speed of grinding applications without slipping. Whether you are sharpening tungsten, deburring steel parts, or cleaning up castings, this set ensures you can use standard, readily available 1-inch wheels on whatever grinder you have available. Keep a set on hand and never get stuck with the wrong size wheel again.