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seanconnery · 08-27-2008, 10:17 AM

I'll have to go with the plain old 4 1/2 inch electric grinder. I don't use the guard cause it's in the way no matter what. I use it more with cut off wheels than for grinding. I HAVE had 2 wheels blow apart in the vicinity of my face, and both times they rendered my safety glasses inoperable.

08-27-2008, 10:17 AM	#35
seanconnery Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Towson, MD Posts: 197	Re: Most dangerous tool in youre shop and why!!!!!! I'll have to go with the plain old 4 1/2 inch electric grinder. I don't use the guard cause it's in the way no matter what. I use it more with cut off wheels than for grinding. I HAVE had 2 wheels blow apart in the vicinity of my face, and both times they rendered my safety glasses inoperable. __________________ G to the M to the C......fool! RIP Jerry Reed "The Snowman"