Yeah, it’s one of those things that we get complacent about. Like gasoline.Well this was a first. Moved my chain grinders from the unheated shed to the heated shop today. Got them plugged in and threw a chain on one and kicked it on. Phone rang so I stepped away to answer and head a loud pop and then the grinder get really loud.
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I had it happen with a very small wheel, and I have been shown dents in high shop ceilings where other people had big wheels explode. It happens, and it can be nasty when it does.
Little details like:
- having the grinder guards in place;
- standing to the side when starting the grinder;
- doing the ‘ring test’ when replacing grinding wheels;
- and wearing safety glasses / goggles;
really can make a difference.
Philbert