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Post by grumpy on Jan 15, 2007 22:49:52 GMT 10
Which metalworker tool features most for injuries caused by a tool?
Emergency ward records tell us its the humble angle grinder.WHY ? Its because we can ignore so many of the safety recomendations and get away with them most of the time.
No guards, removing the control handle, fitting the incorrect size, speed or shape wheel.
Never use them without a guard, a handle or correctly fitted wheel.
Each wheel has the capacity to maim you.
Grumpy
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Post by dobre on Nov 15, 2007 15:35:48 GMT 10
The other issue is that people get lazy and dont change the wheel when it gets too low. Always use the correct type of disc for its intended purpose, in other words dont use a steel grinding wheel on aluminium. The steel wheel will not do the job effeciently and most important contaminate the aluminium and thus making it difficult to weld and the weld may even fail.
You can get away with it at home doing some small project but dont fall into the habit of doing this and in a good workshop you would be shown the door very quickly. Always try to do things the right way and the end result will be more pleasing knowing that you have done this.
Dobre
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Post by dobre on Dec 24, 2007 13:49:01 GMT 10
Most of the times its not the tool its the tool behind the tool that inflick damage to themselves or others around them.For the less experienced always be aware of your surroundings and if you are not sure how to use a tool ask someone who does. If you are safe and sensible you can avoid a visit to your local hospital and still be in one peice at the end of the day.
Dobre
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Post by grumpy on Mar 30, 2008 17:01:24 GMT 10
Hi Dobre
Mate you could not be any more correct than that.Tools they certainly are!
Imagine this.At school we have purchased brand new Metabo 125mm (5"for old fellas).
The tools selected a 100mm ( 4") grinding wheel and tried to fit it over the raised spigot which centers the wheel.It did not fit. No matter, the tool proceeded to fit up the finger nut (which Metabos have now) and use .
The eccentric induced vibration must have been tremendous, but our moron continued on. I was called in by the very next kid that used the tool as he most certainly noticed something very,very wrong with said grinder.
Some one has piddled in this kids gene pool,I suspect,he is definitely a potential Darwin Awardee.
Grumpy
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Post by grumpy on Apr 15, 2008 17:13:38 GMT 10
A cautionary tale about cutting oil drums with a grinder so I suppose it fits here.
A work colleague found out the hard way just recently.
He was cutting a closed drum with a 1mm cutter blade.He says he was all the way round -bar 60mm or so.
It went bang and shot a sheet of flame through the gap over his leg and hand.
He was alone on his block out of town and needed to call the ambulance.
He is off work from it for a few days.
Nuff said
Grumpy
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Post by herbs on Jul 7, 2009 14:36:18 GMT 10
The 9 inch grinder is one of the most scary things ever - treat it with respect. As for drums, the go is the air chisel, not the angle grinder. IMO anyway.
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Post by dobre on Aug 17, 2009 19:03:56 GMT 10
I agree, the 9 inch grinder is one serious tool that demands respect. The older bosch grinders weighed a ton and it was too heavy to even pick up off the floor or bench let alone using it after you pull the trigger. Luckilly these days the humble 9 inch is a hell of a lot lighter some with gradual start and anti vibration handle and still need to be used very carefully.
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