{"product_id":"glider-45-miter-cutting-tool-angle-grinder","title":"Glider 45 — 45° Miter Cutting Tool for 4.5\"–5\" Angle Grinders","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fPZ6BtgMqxU?si=xXxWIxBFvpK_AHLq\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDistar Glider 45\u003c\/strong\u003e is a next-generation 45° tile miter cutting tool that mounts directly to any 4.5\"–5\" (115–125 mm) angle grinder via a universal gearbox attachment. Cut perfect 45° bevels on porcelain and ceramic tile with zero vibration and professional precision — no wobble, no guesswork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjustable dust extraction handles material up to 14 mm thick. Works on tiles from 600 mm to 3600 mm, and can be flipped upside down on a table for small pieces. The 50–52° cutting angle reduces the need for additional grinding, and the scratch-resistant base keeps your tile surface protected throughout the cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrecision 45° Bevel Cutting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered specifically for clean, consistent miter cuts on porcelain and ceramic tile — the foundation of seamless corner installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUniversal Angle Grinder Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounts to any 4.5\"–5\" angle grinder via a universal gearbox attachment. No dedicated machine required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIntegrated Dust Extraction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt-in adjustable dust extraction keeps the work area clean during dry cutting operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eScratch-Resistant Base\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtects the tile surface from scratching during the cut — critical for high-gloss and polished porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReversible for Small Pieces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlip the tool upside down on a table to safely cut small tile pieces that are difficult to handle freehand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Grinders\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.5\"–5\" (115–125 mm) angle grinders\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Material Thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 1\/2\" (14 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorkpiece Length Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600–3600 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCutting Angle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50–52°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDust Extraction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — adjustable, with vacuum adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScratch-resistant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit Includes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody with dust extraction, vacuum adapter, protective guard, adapter ring set, support washer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMechanic \/ Distar USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45° miter cuts for seamless porcelain corner installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCeramic tile bevel joints on walls and floors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-end interior finishing with exposed tile edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge-format tile miter work (up to 3600 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall tile piece cutting (table-mounted, reversed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional tile installers specializing in high-end finishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRenovation contractors working with large-format porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone and ceramic fabricators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny installer who wants consistent 45° results without a dedicated tile saw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose the Glider 45?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreehand 45° cutting with a standard angle grinder is inconsistent and risky on expensive porcelain. The Glider 45 eliminates that uncertainty — its guided cutting system locks in the bevel angle, the scratch-resistant base protects the tile face, and integrated dust extraction keeps the job site clean. The result is a professional miter joint every time, without a tile saw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eUsage Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount to a 4.5\"–5\" angle grinder using the included adapter ring set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect vacuum adapter for dust-free operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet cutting depth for your tile thickness (up to 14 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor small pieces, flip the tool upside down and use on a stable table surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse with a compatible 45° diamond blade for best edge quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat angle grinders does the Glider 45 fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is compatible with all standard 4.5\"–5\" (115–125 mm) angle grinders via the included adapter ring set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the maximum tile thickness it can cut?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 1\/2\" (14 mm) thick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it include a diamond blade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes the body, dust extraction, vacuum adapter, protective guard, adapter ring set, and support washer. A compatible diamond blade is recommended separately — see Works Well With below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it cut small tile pieces?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Flip the tool upside down on a stable table surface to safely cut smaller pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWorks Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/edge-dry-slider-5-inch-diamond-blade-45-degree-miter\"\u003eEdge Dry Slider 5\" Diamond Blade\u003c\/a\u003e — purpose-built 45° miter blade; the ideal pairing for this tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mechanic-slider-2-0-45-degree-tile-cutting-guide\"\u003eSLIDER 2.0 — 45° Tile Cutting Guide\u003c\/a\u003e — complementary guide system for freehand miter cuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/duster-45-115-125\"\u003eDUSTER 45\u003c\/a\u003e — dust shroud for 45° angle grinder cuts when using without the Glider housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vortex\"\u003eVORTEX Dust Collector\u003c\/a\u003e — cyclone dust collection; connects to the Glider 45 vacuum adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ceramax-1200-adjustable-tile-work-table\"\u003eCeraMAX 1200 Adjustable Tile Work Table\u003c\/a\u003e — stable work surface for large-format miter cuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tiletemplate\"\u003eTileTEMPLATE\u003c\/a\u003e — layout template for accurate tile positioning before miter cuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tiletemplate-xl\"\u003eTileTEMPLATE XL\u003c\/a\u003e — oversized template for large-format tile layout and positioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFurther Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-cut-perfect-45-miter-edges-on-porcelain-tile-no-grinding-required\"\u003eHow to Cut Perfect 45° Miter Edges on Porcelain Tile (No Grinding Required)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/cutting-grinding-and-polishing-porcelain-tile-for-seamless-45-corners\"\u003eCutting, Grinding, and Polishing Porcelain Tile for Seamless 45° Corners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/finishing-cuts-in-porcelain-tile-without-a-tile-saw\"\u003eFinishing Cuts in Porcelain Tile Without a Tile Saw\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/angle-grinder-instead-of-a-tile-saw-clean-cutting-of-ceramic-tile-and-porcelain\"\u003eAngle Grinder Instead of a Tile Saw: Clean Cutting of Ceramic Tile and Porcelain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReturns can only be accepted for unused product in its original packaging. A copy of the original packing slip or invoice is required. Please see our return and refund policy \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/refund-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"js-reveal\" data-reveal-target=\".js-reveal-container\"\u003eCalifornia Residents Prop 65 Information\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"js-reveal-container\" data-reveal-mode=\"slide\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1643\/2529\/files\/exclamation-mark-24144_large.png?v=1511288737\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"14\" border=\"0\" align=\"left\" style=\"margin: 6px 6px 0 0;\"\u003eWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. 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