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What not to do with grinder !
rollazuki:
Get well soon mate. I ran a rubber pad sanding disk into me wrist on a 4 1/2 inch grinder not so long ago. Good stuff skin, Once it had dug in, it wripped the sanding disk(a fibre one) apart. Got some cool scars tho, and you know what they say....'chicks dig scars'
Just havent found any that do yet...??
bullfrog:
Yeah got some pretty cool scars from my spinal fusion ! 8)
I tend to buy trade tools as I use them everyday although I do tend to get through grinders ! 4th this year !! :shock:
Its the wire wheels that wear the drive gear out. I am after some kevlar patches now to poper on to my overalls !!
Took bandage off today to re-dress and it looks better now its stitched !
Not a pretty sight when first done !
Thanks for the kind wishes chaps. :)
way2deep:
HOLD IT LIKE YOU HATE IT . :D
Garth:
All the best for a speedy recovery.
Don't let gloves lull you into a false sense of security though!! I have a lovely scar just beside the main artery on the wrist where the cuff on a leather glove pulled a 4" grinder into my wrist when it caught on the disk. The Doctor said I would not be as lucky next time.
Its far to easy to get VERY dangerous tools form DIY shops these days. Where I work you would not be allowed to use them unless you had proper training (do you know how a good grinding disk should sound when you tap it) and also the amount of hours per day you use them is a big health and safety issue.
clbarclay:
Even the blunt side of angle grinders comes very sharp and painfull, I have a scar running from under my left armpit to under my chin from where the handle of a 9" grinder caught me.
It know sits as a reminder to me to make sure the work piece won't move/twist whalst cutting. This was after abrasive wheels training and certificate, but theres nothing like your own mistakes for lurining from, though its nice if you can learn from others mistakes.
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