Crack chasing and tuck pointing produce some of the worst silica dust on a jobsite because the blade is buried and the plume comes straight back at the operator. The Dustless Technologies CutBuddie D1750 is a 7-inch cutting shroud that mounts to nearly any 6-inch to 9-inch angle grinder and pulls that dust off the blade before it leaves the cut. It is built for masonry restoration crews, concrete repair contractors and decorative concrete installers who need to make a controlled cut indoors or in an occupied area without shutting down the space.
Built for
- Masonry restoration and tuck pointing crews
- Concrete repair contractors chasing cracks before injection or patching
- Decorative concrete installers scoring saw-cut patterns
- Facility and maintenance teams cutting block or slab in occupied buildings
Use cases
- Crack chasing before repair. Adjustable depth from 0.25-inch to 1.5-inch lets you open a crack to a consistent profile rather than eyeballing plunge depth.
- Tuck pointing mortar joints. The pivoting universal mount follows the grinder through a joint run instead of fighting it.
- Decorative scoring indoors. Point-of-origin capture keeps a finished interior clean enough to work in front of an owner or a trade following behind.
Why the clear body matters
The CutBuddie is molded in clear polycarbonate rather than opaque plastic. On a scoring or crack-chasing cut, being able to see the blade meeting the line is the difference between a straight cut and a cut you grind out and redo - which is the practical complaint contractors have about shrouds in general. Visibility is why crews who avoid shrouds on layout work will keep this one on the grinder.
The other thing that decides success is vacuum airflow. This shroud performs and meets EPA and OSHA point-of-origin expectations when run on a certified HEPA vacuum at 175 CFM or higher. Below that, dust escapes the skirt and the filter loads quickly. Note this is a cutting shroud - it will not fit polishers.
Specifications
- Size: 7-inch; fits most 6-inch to 9-inch angle grinders
- Universal pivoting mount; no model-specific bracket required
- Adjustable cutting depth: 0.25-inch to 1.5-inch
- Body: clear polycarbonate for blade visibility and durability
- Recommended vacuum: certified HEPA at 175 CFM or higher
- Fits directly on a 1.25-inch hard hose end; included adapter hose fits most wet/dry vacuums at 2.25-inch
- Includes: (1) 7-inch CutBuddie, (1) 18-inch adapter hose, (3) positioning spacers, (1) releasable hose tie
- Does not fit polishers
- 90-day limited warranty
- WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including nickel, known to the State of California to cause cancer, and isopropylidenediphenol (BPA), known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the CutBuddie and a grinding shroud?
The CutBuddie is built for cutting with a diamond blade - crack chasing, tuck pointing and decorative scoring - with an adjustable depth mechanism. A grinding shroud such as the DustBuddie XP is built for surface grinding with a cup wheel. The CutBuddie does not fit polishers.
What grinders does it fit?
It uses a universal pivoting mount that fits most 6-inch to 9-inch angle grinders, so it is not tied to one brand or model.
How deep will it cut?
The depth mechanism adjusts from 0.25-inch down to 1.5-inch, which covers most crack-chasing, tuck-pointing and scoring work.
What vacuum do I need for it to work properly?
A certified HEPA vacuum rated at 175 CFM or higher. Lower airflow will let dust escape the shroud and will load the vacuum filter quickly.
Can I connect it to a standard wet/dry vacuum?
Yes. It fits directly on any 1.25-inch hard hose end, and the included 18-inch adapter hose connects it to most standard wet/dry vacuums at 2.25-inch.
Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized Dustless Technologies dealer. Our US-based team can help you match the shroud, hose and HEPA vacuum airflow so the setup actually performs on the jobsite instead of just checking a box.
