Several readers have commented about Machine Design’s inaugural Safety Files (“The case of the exploding grinder,” Feb. 5, p. 47). Specifically, a picture that accompanied the text pointed out one ...

Imagine this scenario: A worker steps up to an abrasive wheel grinder and places a piece of metal against the wheel’s spinning surface. But because the machine was not adjusted correctly, the metal ...

Vibration control and ergonomic grip head off operator fatigue and injury —Sponsored article by Fein Canadian Power Tool Company In some jurisdictions, occupational safety laws cap the number of hours ...

Grinding Safety provides an overview of safety concerns and precautions for grinding operations. Grinding machines, wheels, and fluids pose a number of safety hazards, so operators must take proper ...

*Are you planning to use a power tool in the process of doing home repairs, but don’t know how to use the grinder properly so as not to get injured? Agree, it would be unreasonable to break a disk in ...

There are several levels of maintenance required for concrete grinders; daily, weekly, monthly and annually. Before we take a closer look at what should be done and when, remember, safety first. Use ...

Using a stump grinder is a quick way to remove an old tree stump from your yard. These machines cut the stump and large lateral roots to create a pile of wood chip you can either use or get rid of.

"Grinding Safety" provides an overview of safety concerns and precautions for grinding operations as rinding machines, wheels, and fluids pose a number of safety hazards, so operators must take proper ...