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Originally Posted by lots2learn
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i have 4 of these in my shop , along with few other grinders... i love the Metabo's ...
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Originally Posted by Marty Comstock
Only problem with cut off discs are operator error. Been suing them many years and only Tim's I got hurt or had close calls is,when I was doing something I.shouldn't have.
They come with a handle for a reason. Use it.
Blow the sparks towards you, that way if it grabs, the tool goes away from you.
Brace yourself, and your arms. Use your hands or fingers as a kickstand to the panel for stability.
Always assume the grinder will catch, keep yourself out of the line of fire.
You can do some very fine and intricate work with a cut off or grinder, if you follow these tips. Too many people are not skilled enough at grinding. Like welding, it takes practice.
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agree.... most time when i see someone break a cutting disc.. its either cheapy disc or theyre not cutting right.. loose grip, no handle , cutting wrong way , or even pushing down on the cutting wheel too hard...
always have a good grip with 2 hands, try to always cut in the direction the wheel is turning.. this makes the wheels last longer and you have better control.. and dont have your face and body all over the top of the grinder (so you can see) , i stand to the side of the grinder , and just watch the bottom of the tip of the blade cutting on the line .. and i wont try to cut the metal all at once.. depending on the thickness .. ill do a light scribe cut all the way down , come back and cut little again.. i dont put force on the grinder.. i let the weight of the grinder do the cutting.. ive been using Metabo grinders and 5" cut-off disc for many years with no problems of them shattering .. i have had employee's shatter same disc, and to find it , 100% of the time it was the employees fault...