How fast is your abrasive grinding wheel running? Use this convenient conversion chart or calculation. Play It Safe at the Wheel - December 2009
Type 1 chop saw wheels, when used correctly, are a safe and effective cutting tool. Follow these Do's and Don'ts for safe use. Play It Safe at the Wheel - November 2009
Be safe – leave abrasive wheel alterations to the manufacturer. Play It Safe at the Wheel - October 2009
The improper mounting of plate-mounted wheels can lead to wheel breakage.Play It Safe at the Wheel - August 2009
Saint-Gobain renews commitment to R&D with completion of major research center expansion. July 31, 2009
Stacking or mounting more than one fiber disc onto a back-up pad can lead to disaster. Play It Safe at the Wheel - July 2009
Know the maximum operating speed of a tool before mounting a wheel onto it.Play It Safe at the Wheel - June 2009
Carborundum Safety answers questions about grinding into difficult work-pieces.Play It Safe at the Wheel - May 2009
Missing the smallest detail can lead to a grinding wheel accident.Play It Safe at the Wheel - April 2009
Always use a side handle on all 4" and larger portable vertical and angle grinders.Play It Safe at the Wheel - March 2009
Can you use a 1-1/2" thick wheel on a fixed-base machine designed for a 2" thick wheel? Play It Safe at the Wheel - February 2009
Type 27 wheels have been in service for over 50 years and, when used correctly, they are a safe and effective tool. Play It Safe at the Wheel - January 2009
Warnings are essential in instructing and reminding abrasive users of the known hazards when using a product.
Coated abrasive belt oscillation. Is it safe?
Seized spindles and flying wheels are one potential hazard of not maintaining pneumatic vertical and angle grinders.
Defining the Grinding Wheel Environment - The use of grinding wheels on machines NOT specifically designed and guarded for grinding wheels is dangerous.
What to do when starting a newly-mounted coated abrasive belt.
Three reasons for NEVER mounting abrasive flap discs on high-speed pistol grip air sanders: speed, mounting system and guards.
Wheel guards and face shields, when used together, can prevent facial injuries.
Don't believe everything you see and read without considering the source. Movies, television and printed media sometimes unknowingly show abrasive products being used unsafely.