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Re: Angle Grinders
« Reply #60 on: 30 October 2014, 16:14:55 »
Ok, just had my first go. Turned it on and moved in obvious methodical steps with my leathers on, big leather gloves and safety goggles that coverd most of my face (found them in dads tool kit).

used it on some mild steel that I c clamped down to the work bench.

quite scary at first. turned it on with no load and made sure everything was good.

couple of minutes just getting used to it and I got a little bit of confidence.

new chapter in bear world  :) :) :) :) :) :)
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« Reply #61 on: 30 October 2014, 16:16:21 »
You will soon be playing with the big boy toys webby.  ;D
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Re: Angle Grinders
« Reply #62 on: 30 October 2014, 16:17:28 »
Quote from: 4x4 on 30 October 2014, 16:16:21
You will soon be playing with the big boy toys webby.  ;D

Thought this was one mate?  :-\ ;D ;D
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« Reply #63 on: 30 October 2014, 16:19:50 »
Nope thats a baby 1,you really need to have a look in my garage at what i have hiding in there  ;D
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Re: Angle Grinders
« Reply #64 on: 30 October 2014, 16:20:19 »
Quote from: 4x4 on 30 October 2014, 16:19:50
Nope thats a baby 1,you reasly need to have a look in my garage at what i have hiding in there  ;D

 :o :o :o :o :o :o

 ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Angle Grinders
« Reply #65 on: 30 October 2014, 16:21:58 »
one thing ive noticed...

for just the 2 minutes I actually used it for the disc looks like its wearing already. That usual?  ???
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Re: Angle Grinders
« Reply #66 on: 30 October 2014, 16:22:49 »
Yup :y
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Re: Angle Grinders
« Reply #67 on: 30 October 2014, 16:41:18 »
Well if your using a grinding disc for cutting then yes it will wear quick
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Re: Angle Grinders
« Reply #68 on: 30 October 2014, 16:44:38 »
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Well if your using a grinding disc for cutting then yes it will wear quick

No, I used it as intended...not to cut  :y
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Re: Angle Grinders
« Reply #69 on: 30 October 2014, 17:05:39 »
ok, another question (sorry lol)

it says in my manual that the safety guard is only suitable for grinding. wonder why? is there a universal 115mm cutting safety guard you can buy one trusts?
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Re: Angle Grinders
« Reply #70 on: 30 October 2014, 17:20:55 »
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 30 October 2014, 16:14:55
Ok, just had my first go. Turned it on and moved in obvious methodical steps with my leathers on, big leather gloves and safety goggles that coverd most of my face (found them in dads tool kit).

used it on some mild steel that I c clamped down to the work bench.

quite scary at first. turned it on with no load and made sure everything was good.

couple of minutes just getting used to it and I got a little bit of confidence.

new chapter in bear world  :) :) :) :) :) :)

 :o

Be aware of loose clothing including safety clothing getting caught in the grinder  :(
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Re: Angle Grinders
« Reply #71 on: 30 October 2014, 17:31:09 »
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 30 October 2014, 17:05:39
ok, another question (sorry lol)

it says in my manual that the safety guard is only suitable for grinding. wonder why? is there a universal 115mm cutting safety guard you can buy one trusts?
Ive always used same guard for cutting and grinding  :y
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Re: Angle Grinders
« Reply #72 on: 30 October 2014, 17:38:05 »
Just a general warning.. Watch where you place your legs when using the cutting discs, a mate was using one and the disk snaged then jumped straight thru his jeans thru his thigh and stopped on his thigh bone. Lets just say he has never been near a grinder since
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Re: Angle Grinders
« Reply #73 on: 30 October 2014, 18:19:46 »
Quote from: 4x4 on 30 October 2014, 16:19:50
Nope thats a baby 1,you really need to have a look in my garage at what i have hiding in there  ;D
You got a petrol disc cutter, or a 9" inch'er.
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Re: Angle Grinders
« Reply #74 on: 30 October 2014, 18:40:56 »
Got 9 incher(bet stemo is getting excited)
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