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Offline GCMopar

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exploded cut off wheel
« on: July 16, 2017, 07:56:12 PM »
I just got these today at home depot and had the first one out of the pack explode while cutting a leaf spring. Good thing I had my shield on, one of the pieces shown hit above where the shield mounts just above my forehead. The wheels are 4-1/2" cut offs for an angle grinder. Not sure if the wheel was defective but I won't use any more out of this pack or buy any more of that brand. They will go back tomorrow. I thought I'd share this experience. I ended up using my muffler cut off tool.

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Re: exploded cut off wheel
« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2017, 08:07:39 PM »
I'm really really careful with those, particularly when replacing them.  They're easy to damage, no matter what brand!!
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Re: exploded cut off wheel
« Reply #2 on: July 17, 2017, 04:19:38 AM »
When it comes to cut-off wheels I'm a firm believer in you get what you pay for! I don't scrimp on those Too many horror stories like yours or worse.
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Re: exploded cut off wheel
« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2017, 04:29:27 AM »
I have had a couple of them break also not that brand , they do sale a better one . That is why I also don't buy them at the car show tool tables either .
still have a scar on my leg .

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Re: exploded cut off wheel
« Reply #4 on: September 21, 2017, 03:18:48 PM »
Wow .... be very careful with those things.

A boy at a plant had one explode and took half his face off.

I hate using them but they work so damn well but I try to make sure any body parts are not in harms way, but you can never be too  careful with these things!
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Re: exploded cut off wheel
« Reply #5 on: October 24, 2017, 08:27:43 AM »
Dang you got lucky. I only use name brand discs like dewalts. Seems they are built stronger.
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