Using an angle grinder safe

[scbk]

I would remove the bracket from the wood and clamp it to cut it - I don't think an angle grinder and any kind of wood is a safe combination myself.

Not sure what you mean? Assuming the wood isn't being reused, I don't see a problem? You will set fire to your clothes long before the wood catches.

 

[StephenStephen]

Not sure what you mean? Assuming the wood isn't being reused, I don't see a problem? You will set fire to your clothes long before the wood catches.

I'd generally be concerned about the blade snagging in the wood, not about it catching fire.

 

[Munroast]

Looks a nice path

If you have much stone cutting to do a cut off saw with water is a good investment

thanks for the kind comment - it's the path to no where, the wife decided she did't want the garden gate there so path building was suspended - may be I will build a spooky shed with a wood burner and drink my home brew in it ?

I manage fine with the angle grinders but out of curiosity what type of saw are you talking about?

 

[mattylad]

Hacksaw ?

 

[scbk]

thanks for the kind comment - it's the path to no where, the wife decided she did't want the garden gate there so path building was suspended - may be I will build a spooky shed with a wood burner and drink my home brew in it ?

I manage fine with the angle grinders but out of curiosity what type of saw are you talking about?

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For added spookiness how about a living willow archway/tunnel over the dead end path



Petrol cut off saw aka "stihl saw"
The water feed cuts down on most of the dust, and with a 12" blade you can cut deeper aswell

 

[Keitai]

Indeed, a dangerous but very useful machine.
You have the work well secured which is essential and on those pieces cut from top to bottom. You need to avoid the blade digging into the work but in this situation it's unlikely.
Always use two hands and keep the guard on.
John

When u say from top to bottom I guess you mean bring the saw towards you?

 

[Burnerman]

Yes, that's correct....it means that the cutting wheel cant dig in and accelerate across the material to be cut.
For what its worth I think you have created a good, safe working environment there, particularly in the absence of a vice - and if the wheel cuts into the timber it won't do any harm at all.
I don't know if you have discovered the thin (1mm) slitting discs that are available - an absolute godsend for cutting. I've used over 50 this year so far
John

 

[Keithmac]

As everyone says, safety goggles, correct disk for the job and a good grip on the angle grinder at all times.

I've been working on some 10mm steel recently and and the 1mm cutting discs go through it like a knife through butter!. (Bosch disks from Screwfix).

For those brackets personally I'd use a fine tooth hacksaw and finish with a file rather than dragging the grinder out.

Found some flexible flap sanding disks the other day, gave a great finish and easy to round of curves.

 

[Captain Ahab]

Watch out for windows the sparks will stick and melt glass very easily !! Have ruined my patio doors

 

[Munroast]

Watch out for windows the sparks will stick and melt glass very easily !! Have ruined my patio doors

indeed - I made a mess of the passenger window in my last van doing this.

Best not cutting steel with shorts on too, those sparks aren't good on the nuts.