12D676 - Walter W196 Vibration-Free Mounted Grinding Point for Steel

Smooth Running Grinding Stones for Hard Metal

Every welder knows the frustration of chucking a new grinding stone into a die grinder only to have it wobble like a bad tire. It shakes your hands, chatters on the workpiece, and makes it impossible to get a clean finish. The Walter W196 Mounted Point (12D676) fixes that problem. Walter is known for making premium abrasives, and these mounted points are no exception. They are built to run dead true right out of the box. This means you can get into tight corners, clean up inside pipes, or enlarge bolt holes without the stone fighting you the whole time.

This specific point is formulated for "Tough Steel," which means it eats through materials that usually chew up softer stones. If you are working on tool steel, high-tensile alloys, or cleaning up messy cast iron repairs, this is the bit you want. The abrasive grains are tough enough to cut fast but the bond holds them just right so the stone doesn't disintegrate or glaze over instantly. It’s perfect for those finishing jobs where a 4.5-inch grinder just won't fit, or when you need more finesse than a carbide burr can offer.

The W196 shape is a classic workhorse size—typically around 5/8" by 1"—giving you enough surface area to smooth out welds or ridges, but small enough to navigate complex parts. The 1/4-inch shank fits all your standard air or electric die grinders. Because it's balanced so well, it saves wear and tear on your tool's bearings and, more importantly, saves your hands from the numbness of constant vibration. When you need to do fitting, enlarging, or just general cleanup in a tight spot, reach for a Walter mounted point and feel the difference a quality abrasive makes.