From:
"Calvin Babich" <calvinbabich@zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz>
Date:
Fri, 19 May 2006 17:53:22 -0400
Subject:
how to cut flat base on stone
Simon wrote:
Quoted text begins.One: make sure that you always use a guard, this may mean
adapting an existing one, or building the flanges up so the
blade is flush with the guard rim. Recently, during an awkward
cut, I had a 9" saw kick back into my chest. Because the blade
was guarded, it only tore my shirt.
End of quote.
Hi All,
This makes me wonder how many sculptors use a blade guard on an angle
grinder. Almost everyone I have seen has not had a guard. I too use a 9"
grinder with a 9" blade with no guard and the thing is scary at times. I
guess my excuse is that I want to be able to see what I'm doing, especially
when I'm trying to make a absolutely square cut close to my finish line. I
suppose my question is whether this is foolish behavior and that sooner or
later the thing will bite me.
Calvin Babich
http://www.calvinbabich.com
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