Angle grinders...

[MudRunnerTD]

Please explain,
but a 9" grinder is not a tool for a first time user, geees even turning them on can be a chore.
I stand on them to start just in case on/off is iffy. Can see why they are banned though.

Hi John,

Wha did you need explaining?

When using a 9" angle grinder I am a big fan of being in the standing position with both hands on the machine in the operation grip, elbows in and braced to you body, one foot slightly forward like you are ready for a fight. Good balance, a firm grip and respect for the unit will see the job done safely.

As I See it the problem with standing on the unit is when your trying to the lift the bloody thing into an operating positionwhile it's spinning. Nasty bit of kit.

I remember sitting at the Christmas table about 10 years ago while my then 15 year old nephew told me how he and his mate were doing a heap of work on cars and his mates dad let them use his 9" angle grinder in-supervised and how his mates Dad had removed the guard cause it was in the way! I hit the farking roof at the Christmas table!!

He is my nephew by marriage and my wife is the youngest of 4 girls and this young fella did not have a dad so no male figure. I am that guy now. My sister inlaw's all just looked at me. No idea. Needless to say he never used the grinder again. His friends Dad should be bloody shot!! D1ckhead! Right there!