This wheel seems to be made of carborundum, so I don't think there's much of a shattering risk.
I've used it many times to successfully cut slides while still on the horn. I find that it does not make the cleanest of cuts, but it's close enough that I can dress it down with a file.
Look up Enkay saw blades. They make a three piece set with 1/2" and 5/8" blades with a mandrel, part no. 383-C. They have lots of different blades, just a little harder to find. Some hobby shops, surplus stores or on line seem to be the best places to find them.
Silver 25J, Bell Up & Front
Silver 38K Sousa
186-4R Mirafone, Bell Up & Front
M & W 19, Detatchable Bell
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Principal tuba, Bel Air Community Band
Old (early 1900s?) Alexander BBb proto-163
1976 Sonora (B&S 101) 4-rotor BBb
1964 Conn 20J/21J BBb (one body, both bells)
~1904 York 3P BBb Helicon
Old Alex Comp.F, in shop
