ROK 17030 3″ Cut-Off Tool

The ROK 17030 3″ Air Cut-Off Tool is a compact pneumatic cutting tool for automotive repair, light sheet metal work, muffler cutting, tail pipe removal, and general shop use. It fits 3″ cut-off wheels with a 3/8″ arbor, runs at 20,000 RPM free speed, and has an average air consumption of 4 CFM.

The ROK 17030 3″ Air Cut-Off Tool is designed for users who need a compact pneumatic cutter for automotive and light metal cutting work. It is well suited for cutting auto body panels, trimming light sheet metal, removing mufflers, cutting tail pipes, and handling small fabrication or repair jobs in a garage, service bay, or workshop.

This air cut-off tool uses 3″ wheels with a 3/8″ arbor and operates at a 20,000 RPM free speed for fast cutting performance in compatible materials. The chrome-plated steel guard helps shield the user from sparks and debris during operation, while the 4 CFM average air consumption makes it suitable for many shop compressor setups. Users should always match the wheel to the material and wear proper eye, face, hand, and hearing protection.

ROK 3″ Air Cut-Off Tool At a Glance

• 3″ Cut-Off Wheel Size: Fits 3″ wheels with a 3/8″ arbor.
• 20,000 RPM Free Speed: Provides fast wheel speed for cutting light metal and automotive parts.
• 4 CFM Average Air Consumption: Works with many common shop air compressor setups.
• Automotive Cutting Use: Useful for auto body panels, mufflers, and tail pipes.
• Light Sheet Metal Cutting: Practical for thin metal trimming and repair work.
• Chrome-Plated Steel Guard: Helps shield the operator from sparks and debris.
• Compact Air Tool Design: Easy to handle in garages, shops, and service bays.
• Pneumatic Operation: Runs from compressed air with no battery charging required.

Quick Specs

• Brand: ROK
• Manufacturer Part Number: 17030
• UPC: 840690020366
• Power Source: Pneumatic / compressed air
• Wheel Size: 3″
• Arbor Size: 3/8″
• Free Speed: 20,000 RPM
• Average Air Consumption: 4 CFM
• Guard: Chrome-plated steel
• Weight: 2.31 lb
• Primary Operating Modes: Pneumatic cut-off cutting

Markets

• Automotive Repair: Useful for mufflers, tail pipes, auto body panels, and light repair work.
• Collision and Body Shops: Suitable for trimming light sheet metal and body panel work.
• Muffler Shops: Helps cut exhaust components during repair and replacement jobs.
• Farm and Fleet Maintenance: Practical for small metal cutting tasks on equipment and vehicles.
• Garages and Workshops: Good for general pneumatic cutting jobs.
• Metalworking and Fabrication: Useful for light-duty trimming and small cut-off tasks.
• Advanced DIY Automotive Users: A practical air tool for home garage repair projects.
• Retail Hardware Stores: Fits well in air tool and automotive tool sections.

The ROK 17030 3″ Air Cut-Off Tool gives users a compact pneumatic cutter for common automotive and light metal cutting jobs. With a 20,000 RPM free speed and compatibility with 3″ x 3/8″ arbor cut-off wheels, it is a practical choice for cutting mufflers, tail pipes, light sheet metal, and auto body panels.

For garages, service shops, and DIY automotive users, this tool offers a simple air-powered setup without batteries or chargers. The chrome-plated steel guard helps manage sparks during cutting, while the compact body helps users work around vehicles, exhaust parts, and smaller shop projects. Pair it with the correct cut-off wheel, a properly sized air compressor, and standard safety gear for best results.

ROK 17030 3″ Air Cut-Off Tool Features

• 3″ Wheel Compatibility: Accepts 3″ cut-off wheels with a 3/8″ arbor.
• High Free Speed: Runs at 20,000 RPM free speed for fast cutting in compatible materials.
• Automotive Use: Designed for cutting auto body panels, mufflers, tail pipes, and light sheet metal.
• Chrome-Plated Steel Guard: Helps shield the user from sparks and cutting debris.
• Pneumatic Power: Runs on compressed air for shop and garage use.
• 4 CFM Average Air Consumption: Suitable for many common air compressor setups.
• Compact Cutting Tool: Useful where a larger grinder or saw may be harder to position.
• Shop-Friendly Design: Works well for repair, maintenance, and light fabrication tasks.

Compatible Accessories / Works Well With

• 3″ cut-off wheels with 3/8″ arbor
• Air compressor
• Air hose
• Compatible air couplers and fittings
• Air tool oil
• Muffler and exhaust repair tools
• Auto body repair tools
• Safety glasses, face shield, gloves, and hearing protection

ROK 17030 3″ Air Cut-Off Tool Includes

• (1) 3″ Air Cut-Off Tool

ROK 17030 3″ Air Cut-Off Tool Specifications

• Brand: ROK
• Manufacturer Part Number: 17030
• UPC: 840690020366
• Product Type: Pneumatic air cut-off tool
• Product Line or Series: ROK air tools
• Power Source: Compressed air
• Wheel Diameter: 3″
• Arbor Size: 3/8″
• Free Speed: 20,000 RPM
• Average Air Consumption: 4 CFM
• Guard Material: Chrome-plated steel
• Recommended Applications: Auto body panels, light sheet metal, mufflers, tail pipes, and light cutting tasks
• Category: Automotive / Air Tools / Air Grinders and Cut-Off Tools
• Weight: 2.31 lb

Why Customers Choose the ROK 3″ Air Cut-Off Tool

Customers choose the ROK 17030 because it is a practical, compact air cut-off tool for common automotive repair and light metal cutting tasks. It is useful for garages, muffler work, auto body jobs, farm maintenance, and general shop cutting where a small pneumatic tool is easier to position than a larger grinder.

The 3″ wheel size, 3/8″ arbor, 20,000 RPM free speed, and 4 CFM average air consumption make it a straightforward choice for users who already run air tools in the shop. It fits well into an automotive tool kit for cutting sheet metal, tail pipes, and exhaust components.