An angle grinder is one of the most widely-used power tools, in part because it’s fun to use and in part because it’s so effective at removing material. Unfortunately, among power tools, it’s also ...

When the batteries for 4.5-in. angle grinders started coming in larger configurations, the motors had more torque, higher RPM, and sufficient run-time for nearly any project. Thus, these tools became ...

Several readers have commented about Machine Design’s inaugural Safety Files (“The case of the exploding grinder,” Feb. 5, p. 47). Specifically, a picture that accompanied the text pointed out one ...

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Grinding Safety provides an overview of safety concerns and precautions for grinding operations. Grinding machines, wheels, and fluids pose a number of safety hazards, so operators must take proper ...

Imagine this scenario: A worker steps up to an abrasive wheel grinder and places a piece of metal against the wheel’s spinning surface. But because the machine was not adjusted correctly, the metal ...

Vibration control and ergonomic grip head off operator fatigue and injury —Sponsored article by Fein Canadian Power Tool Company In some jurisdictions, occupational safety laws cap the number of hours ...