Angle grinder

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RED equipment: Do not use unless confident.


Angle grinders

  1. Small red - long term loan
  2. Large grey - tobyc

Induction Required

Watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJRSkBSb5S8&ab_channel=Weld.com Angle grinders are common equipment but if any doubts at all then induction is required.

Dangers!

  1. Disc's can shatter especially if they are twisted in the slot being cut
  2. Know where your fingers/knuckles are in relation to the disc at all times
  3. Pay attention to where the sparks are going, they will set fires and ruin equipment with dust.


Safety

  1. Full face shield (Safety glasses absolute minimum)
  2. Ear defenders
  3. Gloves recommended

Discs

There are several main types of disc

  1. 1 mm cutting - great for slicing up metal as you would with a hacksaw but much faster
  2. Grinding disc - used for dressing welds and smoothing corners etc
  3. Flap disc - similar uses as grinding disc but especially good for flattening out welds
  4. Paint removal disc - err for removing paint