Do it now.I was expecting a rant about COVID, but was relieved to see the first pic. Glad you're okay! I've been meaning to grab a face shield.
I have found I prefer my battery powered grinder for safety reasons too. Unlike the plugged ones, it shuts off if it catches and spins out of my hand since the trigger is no longer depressed.I’ve been planning on getting a face shield for about a year and never followed through. It’s ironic because I’m always extra safe with everything else.
Hopefully this motivates people to pull the trigger on a face shield or remember to put it on next time, even for the small jobs.
If you need to use a grinder to clean up your welds, your called a Grinder, not a Welder . lolLearn to weld better and you won't have to use the grinder so much.
Glad it was minor.
Pretty sure that's a feature on high quality corded grinders as well. Like almost everything in this world, some people hate it as nanny control and others think it is mandatory. Just saying corded grinders come in both configurations.I have found I prefer my battery powered grinder for safety reasons too. Unlike the plugged ones, it shuts off if it catches and spins out of my hand since the trigger is no longer depressed.
I figured that may be the case, back when I bought mine I didn't know to look for paddle triggers and got one that worked in my ecosystem of tools. If I add any more corded ones they'll be the same, but probably without guards because I still like to flirt with danger.Pretty sure that's a feature on high quality corded grinders as well. Like almost everything in this world, some people hate it as nanny control and others think it is mandatory. Just saying corded grinders come in both configurations.
Machinist here too. I've seen my share of injuries at work. Won't go into details here.I’ve seen way too many injuries when people think they don’t need ppe, and safety equipment. I’ve spent almost 50 years in the metal trades, I’ve seen some pretty bad injuries, even a death.
Safety glasses, face shield, and a guard on the grinder.
You might think that makes the job difficult using those things, but just think how much more difficult it would be with just one eye!