I saw a video where a dude was using one and the disc fragmented. Fortunately he was wearing a face shield AND safety goggles. A playing card-sized piece penetrated the face shield and the goggles. It stopped a few millimeters from his eyeball. Brown trouser time.
Happy Independence Day. Your welding video was terrific and so is this video. Thank you. I live in Japan and believe it or not, I buy flap disc sanders for my angle grinder at the dollar store. An old Japanese man taught me this trick. About 1/4 of the price of the big box store. Please do a budget plasma cutter video. Thank you.
I've been a pipefitter since 1981 and I've only had one fiber cutoff wheel to break while I was using it but I was thankful to have a full faces shield on. Don't consider using a wire wheel without a full face shield. I'm not a safety nut but that's my routine and if you're welding wear some type of gloves, sooner or later you will accidently pick up a hot piece. I'm currently making spatulas from new Lodge cast iron skillets. The first ones were cut using a fiber cutoff wheels which was extremely nasty. I bought an Evolution chop saw with a metal cutting blade which is much less nasty. I highly recommend those plus each cut is perfectly straight.
Don’t use an angle grinder without a guard. I hung a cutting disc on a piece of steel and it exploded. It went through my Nomex shirt, my t-shirt and embedded itself three layers deep into my stomach. Bloody and painful is an understatement. That was the last time that I ever used an angle grinder without a guard. Don’t do what I did.
Right, we smart guys listen to the advice of others who did something wrong an we know what can happen to us if we do the same thing. But I think this new generation don't want to listen to us older ones and they will have to learn for themselves. Thanks for posting this buddy.
@@terrydouglas2777 You’re welcome Terry. I always tell my younger techs, “you don’t have to make the same mistakes that I have but you do have to put the time in the field. TH-cam will only get you so far and it’s never as easy as it is shown.” Just like with my bee keeping hobby. “You’re gonna get stung. The question is how much before you suit up.” That hobby has a painful learning curve…😂
@@terrydouglas2777 I did all my learning before there was an Internet so I learned by having things hit me in the face and burn my fingers and such. Now, with the Internet people can learn from the mistakes of others without learning the hard way by getting hurt. The knowledge of the entire world is right in front of us letting us learn just about anything. What an amazing time we live in now.
I bought some aluminum welding wire, made an eye on one end of it and then took an egg weight and slid it down the wire from the other side toward the eye. Now you can do this with several different size egg weights and add more than one if needed to get the desired weight needed. So if you had a 3 oz. Egg weight and put 3 of them on the wire you would have a 9 oz. Bottom weight. Bend the wire and cut it close to the end of the third weight. Then when you get the weights snagged up on rocks ect.. you will pull the weights off the wire and keep the rest of your rig.. hook leader ect..
All good tips, Keith. Especially about safety glasses, and better yet the safety shield. If you're using a grinder or cutoff disc, both are not a bad idea. If you use the thin cut off disks can blow apart, and believe me, cheek skin don't stop any part of that disk, and it'll make you say a dirty word or two. The best tool you can use when cutting metal --a working brain !!! Most uhoh's when cutting metal, don't end well. And if you think a tool designed to cut or remove steel won't hurt skin, well you better pick another hobby. Keep up the great videos Keith. Happy 4th to ya'll. God bless you and your family, my friend, and ya'll stay safe.
The trigger Grinder is safer. Also, do not get a grinder with a locker. I had a mechanic grinder kick back and got caught in his jacket. The grinder did not stop until he unplugged it. Blood was everywhere, I was on call.
I was grinding on something with a cheap trigger lock grinder when the wheel broke and hit so hard it threw the grinder out of hands and hit me in the face.. I had to get stitches but I probably should have bought a lottery ticket because the only lasting damage is a small chip on one of two big center teeth in the corner. It got me in the cheek and cut just left of my mouth, i could fold a flap of skin over but the doc sewed me up and good and you'd never know now. Thankfully I was wearing adequate ppe and it barely nicked my hand through the leather gloves I was wearing and I was wearing a denime and wool coat (cause it was cold) cause it was locked running wide open it kept going after it hit me and it got into the coat and locked up, thankfully it was thick enough it locked it up saved my chest from further damage. Could of been a super bad deal but it was just a few hours in the er and 14 stitches.
HAPPY 4th of July to Ya and Yours . That was AWESOME . Ol Cranky still got’em 😄😄 Have you ever tried cutting with the Diamond edge blades like Lenox metalmax , SPYDER ,or Diablo for 4 1/2” grinders. Ya and David needs to get together and build some more stuff together. 👍👍👍👍 Keep’em coming and Have a good rest of the week..
The thin cutting disc for the grinders are great as long as you don't put any lateral pressure on them while cutting. They will explode hints the hole in your building. They also will put holes in your person.
I commented on this 2 months ago on July 4th weekend and here it is labor day weekend and I watched the same video again. Who could have called that one, watched same video on a different holiday weekend and it isn't 7am yet.
just a FYI when you start cutting metal if you have to have a MRI, or CAT scan let the doctors know because if you have a piece of metal in your eye it can do serious damage to you, I had to have an xray on my eyes to make sure I didn't have any metal in my eyes
Dang awesome video Mr Stuff, what big project are you getting ready to jump on, inquiring minds and Fans want to know. I'd love to have a building where I could do projects like you do. Thanks for sharing Brother.
Big thanks, very comprehensive. How about something similar on cutting, bending, welding plate aluminum at least 1/8 and 1/4 inch thick, maybe thicker. Weight adds up and a lot of hobbies like vehicles can benefit from tough but not too heavy bumpers, racks, skid plates etc. Maybe some tips on where to buy the plate at a fair price.
Great video. They make a paste the comes in a cardboard tube that when put on a cut off wheel ot allows you to cut aluminum. I have cut 1/2" aluminum plate with no issues. Without it the aluminum gums up from the heat. Happy 4th and be safe..
I was grinding on something with a cheap trigger lock grinder when the wheel broke and hit so hard it threw the grinder out of hands and hit me in the face.. I had to get stitches but I probably should have bought a lottery ticket because the only lasting damage is a small chip on one of the two big center teeth in the corner. It got me in the cheek and cut just left of my mouth, i could fold a flap of skin over but the doc sewed me up and good and you'd never know now. Thankfully I was wearing adequate ppe and it barely nicked my hand through the leather gloves I was wearing and I was wearing a denime and wool coat (cause it was cold) cause it was locked running wide open it kept going after it hit me and it got into the coat and locked up, thankfully it was thick enough it locked it up saved my chest from further damage. Could of been a super bad deal but it was just a few hours in the er and 14 stitches.
I will not use an angle grinder w an on off switch. I have to have the paddle style and nothing under 10 amps or it’s a goner in 4 to 6 months, no matter whom the manufacturer is. I use a 4.5” 13 amp Bosch paddle style angle grinder, w no guard but I keep that anti vibration handle on it. I also have 4 10 amp deWalt’s one w a cut off wheel, one w a wire wheel, one w a cupped wire wheel and the last one is mounted upside down (disk up) to a workbench w a foot pedal. Makes it a momentary grinder for small parts like key stock, or cold roll under 16/32”
The biggest down side of air powered, isn't the lack of power/ stopable it is you have to have a bigger air compressor with higher cubic foot per minute output
Watch those paddle triggers on your Dewalt when setting them down if you set them on something just right they can come on saw it happen goes a scooting usually right towards your kneecaps
Nice video buddy. Why are you not out on your boat fishing. It's a holiday weekend and the 4th is on Tuesday. Go fishing an post pictures of the fish you get. K
My way is grinder and cutter (tin snips or simlar) 4 grinders Wire wheel Cutting disk thin Grinding disc And a flapper Just saying lol 👍👍👍😜🏴🦕🦄😁🤞✌️
Any chance you can make a vid on how to drill different metals? I've got butter knives I've been trying to make jigs out of and I can't seem to find a way through!
You should be able to just use a good quality drill bit on those butter knives. I don't believe they're heat treated since they don't really have a "cutting" edge. Drilling steel usually works better if you're running a lower rpm. Get a spray can of cutting oil, marvel mystery oil, or pretty much any kinda oil to lubricate and cool your bit. You could hit it with a torch and soften it, but I'm thinking you wanna keep them having a polished finish
Dropping another good tip on ya'll: The cut-off wheels work much better if you work your way through the cut by going back and forth across the cut. If you PLUNGE the disk into the cut, so that the cutting wheel is in-between the two halves, it lasts a fraction of the time!
That's how I make most all my cuts with a cutoff wheel. Reduces heat by allowing the heat to be spread out across the length of the cut instead of localized in one spot as you cut. And like you said, it helps the cutoff wheel to last a bit longer. It's also helpful to me for making straighter cuts.
If your gonna DIY, your gonna have to cut somethin’, for a part, or a repair. This is a classic FNS episode as it plays out like an AA meeting; we have to cut stuff, and this is how we get there. Currently I’ve completed steps 1-5, & 7, but still gotta get to 6 & 8 to complete the program… My name’s Marc… and I’m a DIYer. 😔
I still have my air nibbler from harbor freight bought 30 years ago . Works great except made millions of tiny slivers . A few in my boots was a friggin nightmare to pick all them dang things out my feet . Still had random slivers stab me from my boots after cleaning them many , many times . Awful stuff , them nibblers !
I can't watch your videos anymore. Now I'm trying to build a metal shop in my garage. My wife says I'm no Fabercater and soon as I see something shiny I'll be off on something else.
Lol . You got to build something really cool for her and she'll be all in . Watch this video and build your wife one and you'll be the living example of ( happy wife .....Happy life ) I made this video like 3 years ago on my wife's channel 😁 th-cam.com/video/qD8NxxGJbzk/w-d-xo.html
Still laughing at Dum ass kiss 😂 I counted 16 ways of cuttin 🐡 just sayn 🎉 Note to EVERYONE hand held grinders Are the most dangerous tool in any workshop. Stay safe team 🙏 👀🦻🖐👣
I've cut roofing sheet metal with a circular saw by flipping the blade to run backwards. It cuts really clean.
That's a good tip. I'm going to give that a try. thanks!
As an Industrial Expert, I know that Fiber Discs can explode and send the disc flying! We call it a Chop Saw but cut the metal slowly.
I saw a video where a dude was using one and the disc fragmented. Fortunately he was wearing a face shield AND safety goggles. A playing card-sized piece penetrated the face shield and the goggles. It stopped a few millimeters from his eyeball. Brown trouser time.
I had a piece get so hot it wouldn't cut anymore
Happy Independence Day. Your welding video was terrific and so is this video. Thank you. I live in Japan and believe it or not, I buy flap disc sanders for my angle grinder at the dollar store. An old Japanese man taught me this trick. About 1/4 of the price of the big box store. Please do a budget plasma cutter video. Thank you.
I've been a pipefitter since 1981 and I've only had one fiber cutoff wheel to break while I was using it but I was thankful to have a full faces shield on. Don't consider using a wire wheel without a full face shield. I'm not a safety nut but that's my routine and if you're welding wear some type of gloves, sooner or later you will accidently pick up a hot piece.
I'm currently making spatulas from new Lodge cast iron skillets. The first ones were cut using a fiber cutoff wheels which was extremely nasty. I bought an Evolution chop saw with a metal cutting blade which is much less nasty. I highly recommend those plus each cut is perfectly straight.
I miss being a machinist. Best job I ever had. I agree with you safety glasses are a must and a face shield would be better. Awesome video Keith.
Joe I second your comment
You only get one pair o eyes
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Don’t use an angle grinder without a guard. I hung a cutting disc on a piece of steel and it exploded. It went through my Nomex shirt, my t-shirt and embedded itself three layers deep into my stomach. Bloody and painful is an understatement. That was the last time that I ever used an angle grinder without a guard. Don’t do what I did.
Right, we smart guys listen to the advice of others who did something wrong an we know what can happen to us if we do the same thing. But I think this new generation don't want to listen to us older ones and they will have to learn for themselves. Thanks for posting this buddy.
@@terrydouglas2777 You’re welcome Terry. I always tell my younger techs, “you don’t have to make the same mistakes that I have but you do have to put the time in the field. TH-cam will only get you so far and it’s never as easy as it is shown.” Just like with my bee keeping hobby. “You’re gonna get stung. The question is how much before you suit up.” That hobby has a painful learning curve…😂
I was contemplating talking off the guard because I've seen it in a few videos. I'm not contemplating it now 😮
@@terrydouglas2777 I did all my learning before there was an Internet so I learned by having things hit me in the face and burn my fingers and such. Now, with the Internet people can learn from the mistakes of others without learning the hard way by getting hurt. The knowledge of the entire world is right in front of us letting us learn just about anything. What an amazing time we live in now.
I bought some aluminum welding wire, made an eye on one end of it and then took an egg weight and slid it down the wire from the other side toward the eye. Now you can do this with several different size egg weights and add more than one if needed to get the desired weight needed.
So if you had a 3 oz. Egg weight and put 3 of them on the wire you would have a 9 oz. Bottom weight. Bend the wire and cut it close to the end of the third weight.
Then when you get the weights snagged up on rocks ect.. you will pull the weights off the wire and keep the rest of your rig.. hook leader ect..
I made some bumping weight rigs like that in the 90s when I use to fish Santee Cooper. Great idea
All good tips, Keith. Especially about safety glasses, and better yet the safety shield. If you're using a grinder or cutoff disc, both are not a bad idea. If you use the thin cut off disks can blow apart, and believe me, cheek skin don't stop any part of that disk, and it'll make you say a dirty word or two.
The best tool you can use when cutting metal --a working brain !!! Most uhoh's when cutting metal, don't end well. And if you think a tool designed to cut or remove steel won't hurt skin, well you better pick another hobby.
Keep up the great videos Keith. Happy 4th to ya'll. God bless you and your family, my friend, and ya'll stay safe.
The trigger Grinder is safer. Also, do not get a grinder with a locker. I had a mechanic grinder kick back and got caught in his jacket. The grinder did not stop until he unplugged it. Blood was everywhere, I was on call.
The trigger lock is a must have feature, just don't be an idiot
I was grinding on something with a cheap trigger lock grinder when the wheel broke and hit so hard it threw the grinder out of hands and hit me in the face.. I had to get stitches but I probably should have bought a lottery ticket because the only lasting damage is a small chip on one of two big center teeth in the corner. It got me in the cheek and cut just left of my mouth, i could fold a flap of skin over but the doc sewed me up and good and you'd never know now. Thankfully I was wearing adequate ppe and it barely nicked my hand through the leather gloves I was wearing and I was wearing a denime and wool coat (cause it was cold) cause it was locked running wide open it kept going after it hit me and it got into the coat and locked up, thankfully it was thick enough it locked it up saved my chest from further damage. Could of been a super bad deal but it was just a few hours in the er and 14 stitches.
Thank you for another great video brother 👍hope to meet you one day. Your friend from Tennessee
HAPPY 4th of July to Ya and Yours . That was AWESOME . Ol Cranky still got’em 😄😄 Have you ever tried cutting with the Diamond edge blades like Lenox metalmax , SPYDER ,or Diablo for 4 1/2” grinders. Ya and David needs to get together and build some more stuff together. 👍👍👍👍 Keep’em coming and Have a good rest of the week..
Ok first video from you i have seen and i'm hooked! Lol appreciate ya!
You are the man
Always enjoy the humor
Thank you Sir
ty keith for the vid im waitting on a plasma cutter vid from hf lol hope ur having a great 4th buds besafe
The thin cutting disc for the grinders are great as long as you don't put any lateral pressure on them while cutting. They will explode hints the hole in your building. They also will put holes in your person.
Another job well done 👍
I commented on this 2 months ago on July 4th weekend and here it is labor day weekend and I watched the same video again. Who could have called that one, watched same video on a different holiday weekend and it isn't 7am yet.
just a FYI when you start cutting metal if you have to have a MRI, or CAT scan let the doctors know because if you have a piece of metal in your eye it can do serious damage to you, I had to have an xray on my eyes to make sure I didn't have any metal in my eyes
Thank Keith
For thick aluminum I use a circular saw with carbide blade and if it’s real thick (3/4) or more I’ll have someone mist the blade with some aluma tap
Great vlog. Am needing to cut metal next couple of days. Good excuse for some new tools.
You are so informative and entertaining to watch, I have learned a lot from watching. Have a Safe 4th.
That Video is cutting edge!
That saw table is a great idea.
I love it
Thanks for posting this! I like the note about the blade vs abrasive chop saw. Just-saying.
Dang awesome video Mr Stuff, what big project are you getting ready to jump on, inquiring minds and Fans want to know. I'd love to have a building where I could do projects like you do. Thanks for sharing Brother.
Big thanks, very comprehensive. How about something similar on cutting, bending, welding plate aluminum at least 1/8 and 1/4 inch thick, maybe thicker. Weight adds up and a lot of hobbies like vehicles can benefit from tough but not too heavy bumpers, racks, skid plates etc. Maybe some tips on where to buy the plate at a fair price.
Man I love your vids
Good video information was great
Great video. They make a paste the comes in a cardboard tube that when put on a cut off wheel ot allows you to cut aluminum. I have cut 1/2" aluminum plate with no issues. Without it the aluminum gums up from the heat. Happy 4th and be safe..
And here I was thinkin' I could get a pound or two of sliced ham with my cold cut saw??? LOL
You can use a wood cutting circular saw to cut thick or thin aluminum only
Nice - also give a bench mounted shears a go - those are good/affordable as well. :-)
I got one of them ten dollar ones from harbor freight iv had it for two years and have cut a lot of steal with it
I bought 4 of then 5 years ago . 1 of them rattles a little but they all still work
Great video! Learning so much keep them coming!
Great fishin' stuff!
Thanks!
I was grinding on something with a cheap trigger lock grinder when the wheel broke and hit so hard it threw the grinder out of hands and hit me in the face.. I had to get stitches but I probably should have bought a lottery ticket because the only lasting damage is a small chip on one of the two big center teeth in the corner. It got me in the cheek and cut just left of my mouth, i could fold a flap of skin over but the doc sewed me up and good and you'd never know now. Thankfully I was wearing adequate ppe and it barely nicked my hand through the leather gloves I was wearing and I was wearing a denime and wool coat (cause it was cold) cause it was locked running wide open it kept going after it hit me and it got into the coat and locked up, thankfully it was thick enough it locked it up saved my chest from further damage. Could of been a super bad deal but it was just a few hours in the er and 14 stitches.
I will not use an angle grinder w an on off switch. I have to have the paddle style and nothing under 10 amps or it’s a goner in 4 to 6 months, no matter whom the manufacturer is. I use a 4.5” 13 amp Bosch paddle style angle grinder, w no guard but I keep that anti vibration handle on it. I also have 4 10 amp deWalt’s one w a cut off wheel, one w a wire wheel, one w a cupped wire wheel and the last one is mounted upside down (disk up) to a workbench w a foot pedal. Makes it a momentary grinder for small parts like key stock, or cold roll under 16/32”
The biggest down side of air powered, isn't the lack of power/ stopable it is you have to have a bigger air compressor with higher cubic foot per minute output
Watch those paddle triggers on your Dewalt when setting them down if you set them on something just right they can come on saw it happen goes a scooting usually right towards your kneecaps
I use jigsaw alot for steel plates
Very useful video. Thanks
Can you do a video on cheapest torch cutting video? Kinda like your welding video but cutting instead please ?
Nice video buddy. Why are you not out on your boat fishing. It's a holiday weekend and the 4th is on Tuesday. Go fishing an post pictures of the fish you get. K
That was awesome ! Just saying
Super great...😂
Number 1!!
You needed to video Tubntackle’s plasma table!
Man, that nibbler sounded like a machine gun 🤣
Lol
Cool
A Plus, +, Plus +!!! 🙂
🇺🇸 enjoy your videos
“Happy 4th of July”
THAT WAS OWSUM!!
can you do a video about stick welding. thank you
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Have a safe July 4
I saw 7 inch flap disk at the harbor freight which should be fine
My way is grinder and cutter (tin snips or simlar) 4 grinders
Wire wheel
Cutting disk thin
Grinding disc
And a flapper
Just saying lol
👍👍👍😜🏴🦕🦄😁🤞✌️
I do the samething . I've got 5 grinders with different disc and wire brushes on each of them
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I used to cut like roofing tin with an electric hand saw !! Turn the blade backwards just saying !! Have safe 4th of July !!
Hey man, dat cold cut saw blade ya gots there is it any relashun to da cold cut samich¿ 🤤
I jusa wunder'n my friend...
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Any chance you can make a vid on how to drill different metals? I've got butter knives I've been trying to make jigs out of and I can't seem to find a way through!
You should be able to just use a good quality drill bit on those butter knives. I don't believe they're heat treated since they don't really have a "cutting" edge.
Drilling steel usually works better if you're running a lower rpm. Get a spray can of cutting oil, marvel mystery oil, or pretty much any kinda oil to lubricate and cool your bit.
You could hit it with a torch and soften it, but I'm thinking you wanna keep them having a polished finish
Table saw? Miter saw? All you need is the correct blade for iron or aluminum.
I think some of those are suppose to be superior to the others. Ceramic Aluminum Oxide has a lot of hype behind them.
As a professional fabricator myself that was an insiteful video
You can also buy a laser for about 185,000😂😂😂😂😂
Dropping another good tip on ya'll: The cut-off wheels work much better if you work your way through the cut by going back and forth across the cut. If you PLUNGE the disk into the cut, so that the cutting wheel is in-between the two halves, it lasts a fraction of the time!
That's how I make most all my cuts with a cutoff wheel. Reduces heat by allowing the heat to be spread out across the length of the cut instead of localized in one spot as you cut. And like you said, it helps the cutoff wheel to last a bit longer.
It's also helpful to me for making straighter cuts.
Wish I could add a picture! 😬
If your gonna DIY, your gonna have to cut somethin’, for a part, or a repair. This is a classic FNS episode as it plays out like an AA meeting; we have to cut stuff, and this is how we get there. Currently I’ve completed steps 1-5, & 7, but still gotta get to 6 & 8 to complete the program…
My name’s Marc… and I’m a DIYer. 😔
Hahaha 😁 I love it
I still have my air nibbler from harbor freight bought 30 years ago . Works great except made millions of tiny slivers . A few in my boots was a friggin nightmare to pick all them dang things out my feet . Still had random slivers stab me from my boots after cleaning them many , many times . Awful stuff , them nibblers !
What video was the one you put a hole in the roof would love to see the whole video
It's really old , here the link
th-cam.com/video/KrVeO1RtMf8/w-d-xo.html
good information but be careful of those flap discs I know my knuckles don't like them im just sayin yeah you know what im sayin
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You need to keep the guards on tools. Just saying
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At what point do you round up i mean $169.99 is $170 to me i mean its $0.01 away from $170 vs $9.99 away from $160
I can't watch your videos anymore. Now I'm trying to build a metal shop in my garage. My wife says I'm no Fabercater and soon as I see something shiny I'll be off on something else.
Lol . You got to build something really cool for her and she'll be all in . Watch this video and build your wife one and you'll be the living example of ( happy wife .....Happy life ) I made this video like 3 years ago on my wife's channel 😁
th-cam.com/video/qD8NxxGJbzk/w-d-xo.html
Now I just need 8 ways to NOT cut myself while cutting metal
Define "thick" aluminum.
No thick ALUMINUM people !!!!🤣🤣
Didn't see the o reliably cutting touch
It was #8
@@FishinNStuffmber 8 was a plasma cutter . Might have been number 9 . Acetylene gas cutting torch. Lol
Not gonna talk about how he lost his thumb and all them fingers??? Also cut off wheels are for ferrous metal of which aluminum ain’t.
Not a fishing channel ! Maybe Fitzee fabrication will start doing a fishing channel! Its weird!
It’s the stuff! You know, man stuff!
#8 huh #7 lol
Lol
Still laughing at Dum ass kiss 😂 I counted 16 ways of cuttin 🐡 just sayn 🎉 Note to EVERYONE hand held grinders Are the most dangerous tool in any workshop. Stay safe team 🙏 👀🦻🖐👣
What about cutting hardened steel bolts in a tight space on an engine.
No Hot Wrench??
Subs ribed best yovutube channel i have subscribed to. Very entertaining and informative. Luv your fishing hacks.
Thank you very much