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Old 12-14-2013, 10:01 AM
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Default Remember saftey gear when using a grinder

I am sure there are more than a few on here that use cutoff wheels on a hand grinder. This is just a reminder to use the proper safety gear, you don't want to be this guy.

Disclaimer: picture is not total gore but may be disturbing to some.

http://imgur.com/zOAyZxU
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Old 12-15-2013, 04:51 PM
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Thanks for the reminder. Those wheels can be deadly and it's a good thing it didn't hit an artery.
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Old 12-15-2013, 04:59 PM
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The worst thing I see when people use these tools is lack of a handle, and trying to grind with the side of the wheel.

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Old 12-15-2013, 06:24 PM
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Is this a grinder wheel or a cut off disk? Looks like a cut off disk to me. I guess he took the guard of of the machine like most of us do ?
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Old 12-15-2013, 06:34 PM
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I'd say its a cutoff wheel that he tryed to use as a grinding disc... Then it is what it is and you get what you got.
I use these cutoff wheels on a dayly basis, so much that the first 2 tools outta the box and on the bench are the grinder and the cutoff. Never have I seen one go like that unless.... your using it for grinding instead of cutting, well if I drop it on the floor it looks like that too.
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Old 12-16-2013, 11:17 AM
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I guess he took the guard of of the machine like most of us do ?
Every since I saw a similar picture several years ago my guard is back in place. Even though this doesn't happen often, it's not worth that "one time". It's too easy to tip or twist a heavy grinder when cutting.
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