coyoteboy
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| posted on 13/2/11 at 09:29 PM |
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mental note, angry grinder content
Never use one that allows you to lock the trigger on while in a tight space. Angry grinder cup brush 1, left wrist/hand/flesh 0. Thank god I managed
to stop it with my hand, it was on its way up toward my head!
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The Black Flash
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| posted on 13/2/11 at 09:31 PM |
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Ouch! No serious injuries I hope??
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owelly
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| posted on 13/2/11 at 09:34 PM |
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Oh, heck. I hope you're ok, etc etc blah blah blah.....WHERE'S THE PICTURES!!!
http://www.ppcmag.co.uk
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thefreak
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| posted on 13/2/11 at 09:34 PM |
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Pics or it didn't happen 
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coyoteboy
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| posted on 13/2/11 at 09:56 PM |
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I would but the photo makes it look very small and I'm now questioning my manhood!
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coyoteboy
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| posted on 13/2/11 at 10:01 PM |
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First pic in my photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bucklevision/
lol
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indykid
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| posted on 13/2/11 at 10:06 PM |
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awww, bless 
i've lost numerous shoes to the tool.
my best accomplishment was when a 12mm drill bit broke in the trailer ramp i was stood on while drilling. as the drill fell out of my hands, it pushed
the trigger lock on and proceeded to wrap the broken bit in the ankle of my boiler suit and merrily spin away (trying desperately to eat my leg) until
it wrapped the cable in the chuck and sheared it.
trigger locks are a blood stupid idea
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blakep82
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| posted on 13/2/11 at 10:18 PM |
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ah thats nothing! set fire to my gentleman region with my grinder...
also, had my grinder plugged into an extention, switched on, and nothing happened. i took one hand off the grinder to check the extention, there was a
dodgy connection, the grinder sprang into life, spun up, i dropped it and if missed my foot by an inch good times
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 13/2/11 at 10:20 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by coyoteboy
First pic in my photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bucklevision/
lol
It doesnt look much, but its surprising how much they sting!! lol
Ive had a few "Brushes" myself. I never use trigger lock on the drill unless its in a vice (For the nibbler attachment etc).
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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ashg
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| posted on 13/2/11 at 10:53 PM |
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evil things grinders are. i managed to grind through a welding glove into my hand last year. looks like you got away with just a bit of a stinger
there. always good to share these accidents as it reminds us all how dangerous our beloved tools are 
Anything With Tits or Wheels Will cost you MONEY!!
Haynes Roadster (Finished)
Exocet (Finished & Sold)
New Project (Started)
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carpmart
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| posted on 13/2/11 at 10:58 PM |
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Be careful in the garage chaps!
Grinders in particular are VERY nasty bits of kit if it goes wrong!
You only live once - make the most of it!
Radical Clubsport, Kwaker motor
'94 MX5 MK1, 1.8
F10 M5 - 600bhp Daily Hack
Range Rover Sport - Wife's Car
Mercedes A class - Son's Car
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twybrow
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| posted on 14/2/11 at 12:26 AM |
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To get one back (and to make you feel a little better), I burned my grinder out tonight.... Looks like I'll have to get a more powerful one....!
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omega 24 v6
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| posted on 14/2/11 at 12:44 PM |
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IF any of you need reminding of how dangerous these machines can be then just look at the post on the scottish elise forum ( I am not a member but do
browse from time to time).
Pretty scary stuff
http://www.scottishelises.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=26559&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&hilit=hospital
If it looks wrong it probably is wrong.
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 14/2/11 at 12:54 PM |
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yeah set fire to myself twice and once it bounced of the car and grabbed my sweetshirt and wrapped it around itself, got a burn like a carpet burn
from the friction
One did almost explode when the motors commuter blew and threw hot carbon in my face 
Many disks exploding over the years when they have got pinch while making a cut
Very dangerous things really
I think the most common mistake is to remove the handgrip to make it easier to get into tight spaces but then it can be difficult to control or even
hold onto if it snatches. That and removing the disk guard, which I'm very guilty for doing.
Never grind with nothing over your arms just wearing a t-shirt as your just asking for trouble
[Edited on 14/2/11 by Mr Whippy]
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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Peteff
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| posted on 14/2/11 at 08:20 PM |
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I use a 5" grinder with a rear and side handle and also a safety catch so you have to press a button before you can pull the trigger to start
it. I still have one where you hold the body and side handle fitted with a backing pad and fibre disc and not used for cutting. I was a fettler for
years and saw some real bad accidents with grinders and cutters including a workmate losing most of his thumb so I always have a health respect for
them although I did manage to put a 1/8" drill through my pinky finger with a rechargeable so it's not just grinders that are out to get
us.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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Yazza54
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| posted on 14/2/11 at 08:44 PM |
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Had the odd disc shatter in my face before.. Not fun. Thank god for safety glasses.
I'm unhappy cos I eat and I eat cos I'm unhappy
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