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TIL a simple angle grinder guard can ruin a whole project if you aren't careful
I was out tagging up an abandoned warehouse last weekend and had this cheap $15 angle grinder I got from Harbor Freight. The guard was loose and kept wobbling, so I took it off thinking it would just be easier. Big mistake. That thing kicked back so hard when I hit a weld seam it nearly took off my thumb. Spent $80 at urgent care to get stitches. Now I just spring for a proper guard that locks tight. Any of y'all ever hurt yourselves trying to save a few bucks on tools for street art?
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blakestone2mo ago
Man those cheap tools will get you every time, glad you're still got all your fingers.
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shanef342mo ago
Hurt myself bad once too. @blakestone is right, cheap tools are a gamble that usually doesn't pay off.
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wade2502mo ago
He said cheap tools are a gamble. Man, I learned that one the hard way too. Hope you healed up alright, those close calls stick with you.
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