That's a nice guard, I've only seen the half open crescent that is supposed to protect the user from sticking their finger into the wheel.
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Came with my grinder (MasterCraft). It came with the half-open style you mentioned as well, and I use that one for my grinding wheels/flap disks.
The guard change mechanism is pretty slick too. Once you get the wheel off its a tool-less cam lock mechanism
Yep, I always charge hazard pay if I need to use my angle grinder. Even Dremel cutoff wheels make me incredibly nervous.
Watching people trying to make small cuts with a Dremel, face 10" from the wheel, with no eye protection gives me anxiety.
Don't underestimate the effectiveness of a safety squint.
Thankfully I've never seen this done. Although I used to regularly rake my co-workers over the coals for not wearing a face shield while wire-wheeling rims.
If you think wearing a grinding mask is uncomfortable, wait until you get shrapnel in your eye.
Happened really fast. It bound up twice, and before I could react it exploded.
Damn glad I have a healthy fear of cutoff wheels. I always use the proper guard and I recently bought a 3M face shield specifically in case of this..
I seem to have gotten away unscathed, except for my nerves of course.
except for my nerves of course.
What about the pants?
They've seen better days, certainly.
Lord, I just saw MY life flash before my eyes just seeing this picture. Glad you're ok
Guards and goggles and a healthy fear. I do use the angle grinder on screw tips sometimes when woodworking, so it is a good reminder.
They're not called "wheels of death" for nothin.