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  March 27, 2011 1:58 p.m. Giant Purple Snorklewacker SuperDork

  I used one to remove 4 ball joints from M3 control arms today.

  I broke my HF ball joint press trying to do it the "right" way... who knew you could grind them out in 5 minutes? It was just blind rage that led me to try it.

  I'll be trying to use an angle grinder for everything from brushing teeth to wiping my arse from now on.

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  March 27, 2011 2:23 p.m. Xceler8x SuperDork

  Giant Purple Snorklewacker wrote: I used one to remove 4 ball joints from M3 control arms today. I broke my HF ball joint press trying to do it the "right" way... who knew you could grind them out in 5 minutes? It was just blind rage that led me to try it. I'll be trying to use an angle grinder for everything from brushing teeth to wiping my arse from now on.

  Video or it didn't happen.

  I claim half the prize if you win "Funniest Video" with it.

  You are what you do, when it counts.

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  March 27, 2011 2:53 p.m. White_and_Nerdy Reader

  Angle grinders can also race like belt sanders when you accidentally bypass the safety and turn them on while trying to pick them up and the blade is still touching the ground. I've still got the scar where it ran over my hand with massive wheelspin. Didn't feel a thing there for a while...

  - Justin

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  March 27, 2011 3:48 p.m. Hocrest Reader

  There's no need for tattoo's when you have an angle grinder to leave their share of scars.

  But seriously, when I got the Brat, I learned to use the "speedwrench" to dis-assemble most things. I would usually do more damage trying to undo a rusty bolt rather than cutting it off and replacing it.

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  March 27, 2011 4:01 p.m. cwh SuperDork

  Yea, I also have massive scarage from those. Blink of an eye, new tattoo, usually on the back of my left hand.

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  March 27, 2011 5:12 p.m. mad_machine SuperDork

  I need a new one... my last one went up in some fairly noxious smoke. Any suggestions?

  Mercenary Stage Hand: When the money's gone, so am I.

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  March 27, 2011 5:57 p.m. JoeyM SuperDork

  Hocrest wrote: There's no need for tattoo's when you have an angle grinder to leave their share of scars.

  

  "Before any noise, heat, or speed, the blood, sweat, and oil must mingle" -B.S. Levy

  914Driver: "Except for us {GRMers} who the hell would build a 1932 Japanese car?"

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  March 27, 2011 6:05 p.m. Junkyard_Dog Dork

  I see your angle grinder and raise you my cordless Sawzall.

  BEST TOOL EVER!!!!

  I love going to the Pull-a-Part because the dollar admission is cheaper than most car shows and you almost always see cooler cars.

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  March 27, 2011 6:11 p.m. oldeskewltoy Reader

  

  making a 20V block fit an All-Trac transaxle

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  March 27, 2011 6:20 p.m. iceracer Dork

  Nice gloves

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  March 27, 2011 7:41 p.m. Teh E36 M3 HalfDork

  oldeskewltoy wrote: making a 20V block fit an All-Trac transaxle

  I think you're breaking a universal rule or three:

  1. WTF with the gloves, man?
  2. WTF with the "safety" handle, man?
  3. +1 for the 20v.

  When working with an angle grinder, please remember to wear shorts, flip-flops, no gloves, and remove that handle. One handed operation is best. Preferably close to fuel lines. Nothing makes an angle grinder permanent like burning it into your skin with flaming oil residue (of gasoline).

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  March 27, 2011 7:44 p.m. Teh E36 M3 HalfDork

  Teh E36 M3 wrote:

  oldeskewltoy wrote: making a 20V block fit an All-Trac transaxle

  I think you're breaking a universal rule or three:

  1. WTF with the gloves, man?
  2. WTF with the "safety" handle, man?
  3. +1 for the 20v.

  When working with an angle grinder, please remember to wear shorts, flip-flops, no gloves, and remove that handle. One handed operation is best. Preferably close to fuel lines. Nothing makes an angle grinder tattoo permanent like burning it into your skin with flaming oil residue (of gasoline).

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  March 27, 2011 7:50 p.m. huge-O-chavez SuperDork

  I fixed my toilet with an angle grinder.

  I get all my groceries from Sharper Image and Skymall

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  March 27, 2011 7:50 p.m. ronholm New Reader

  I think I have three angle grinders laying around my current project just to make sure one is handy at all times...

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  March 27, 2011 8:14 p.m. a401cj Reader

  I got one in 1997 for $10 mail ordered from Harbor Freight catalog. Instead of a trigger it had an on/off switch and vibrated like crazy compared to the DeWalt I kept borrowing from my uncle. That blasted Chinese thing still runs! And I still use the crap out of it.

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  March 27, 2011 8:49 p.m. fornetti14 HalfDork

  The 4 1/2" Harbor Freight angle grinder is much better than the 4". The last 4" I had went up in smoke.
  

  The 4.1/2" is still going after years of abuse.

  Remember to unplug them when changing disks. That can get messy.

  All cars are now running. Time to go shopping for something that is broken.

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  March 27, 2011 10:18 p.m. wheelsmithy Reader

  got 13 stitches in my knee due to a mishap with one last summer. Could see my acl working. Who knew?

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  March 28, 2011 5:48 a.m. 914Driver SuperDork

  JoeyM wrote:

  Hocrest wrote: There's no need for tattoo's when you have an angle grinder to leave their share of scars.

  

  "Before any noise, heat, or speed, the blood, sweat, and oil must mingle" -B.S. Levy

  Been there! Didn't slow that wheel down a bit!!

  BMW -- You don't need a hibachi to cook rice.

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  March 28, 2011 6:53 a.m. Raze Dork

  I <3 my angle grinder

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  March 28, 2011 7:28 a.m. pinchvalve SuperDork

  wheelsmithy wrote: got 13 stitches in my knee due to a mishap with one last summer. Could see my acl working. Who knew?

  No pictures? Shame on you.

  "Don't Sweat the Petty Things." Yes, and Don't Pet the Sweaty Things.

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