Post #268431 by uncrichie on Thu, Nov 23, 2006 10:40 AM

Slightly but not completely off topic. I was using a masonary disc on a 4-1/2" grinder to custom fit a few misscut paver bricks for my patio. I was holding the brick in my left hand and grinder in my right. Needless to say after a very trying day and being dog tired I slipped with the grinder. The top of my left thumb is healing nicely and the nail should be fully grown out in 6 months. My mistake was not having the brick clamped down and using both hands on the grinder.

I could not imagine what a chain cutting wheel accident would look like nor would I want to see one. As others have mentioned be very careful. I know gloves are a no-no with power tools but maybe kevlar gloves would be useful??? Uncrichie...