Upgraded Version Wood Garving Disc, (ø125x22mm) Wood Grinding Wheel Chainsaw disc, Tungsten Carbide Wood Sanding, Grinder Discs for Shaping, Grinding and Cutting, Fits 115mmor 125 Angle Grinders

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I am old enough to remember seeing an article in which the inventor of the arbortech woodcarver told how he welded a length of chainsaw chain onto a disc then redesigned it as it was so dangerous. They don't seem as scary looking as the metal shear or the lathe with the 12" chuck whirring, but they will mess up your day, month, and maybe years if not respected. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising.

Back in the UK I used it a few times and found it good - although it would eat your house if it got away from you. This alert follows reports of injuries arising from kickback caused by the chain gripping the cutting surface and forcing the angle grinder to sharply turn or jump out of the hand of the operator, leading to hand, finger, head injury or fatality.

I wouldn't dream of using it for woodworking but it is invaluable in the garden for removing tree roots below soil level, and trimming back the base of Pampas grass. It spins up to full speed in a fraction of a second as long as the teeth are not in contact with the work, but it will stop dead if anything seizes, which is unlikely. Chainsaw Discs that are marketed to be used on angle grinders could be considered interchangeable equipment under the 2008 Regulations and based on OPSS risk assessment are not able to meet the essential safety requirements when combined with an angle grinder.

These attachments are not designed to be used together and are likely to cause loss of control which could result in serious injury or even fatality. Members of the public are encouraged to report businesses selling these products to Citizens Advice Consumer Service at: www.The nice Safety Elf clearly stated that the chainsaw disk is not designed to be attached to an angle grinder. WIDE USE: Wood Grinder Disk suitable for polishing all kinds of soft wood, hard wood, woodworking, wood carving, root carving, tea tray, coffee table, etc. I assume that's tongue in cheek as anyone seriouly asking most certainly shouldn't be allowed near one. A friend of mine still (40 years later) has a diagonal scar right across his face from eye to chin where a "Partner" (petrol angle grinder) that was fitted with a 12" circular saw disk kicked back into him.

By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Or is Mr Elf just indulging in a little propaganda (also known also "a lie") to justify outlawing the tool?OPSS is working with local authority Trading Standards to identify and take appropriate action against these chainsaw attachments. Members of the public are encouraged to report businesses selling these products to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice Consumer Service at www. When I bought my first chain saw, I also bought a sharpening kit which includes a file and a metal filing guide that fits over the chain for ensuring the teeth and the rakers are filed to their respective correct levels.