Use an angle grinder

An angle grinder is an incredibly useful tool for cutting through and cleaning up metalwork, but it can also be a dangerous tool if used incorrectly. So the following pages outline the safety precautions that need to be followed and provide guidance on how to use an angle grinder for a variety of jobs.

If you’re a complete novice, there’s no shame in admitting that you need to learn how to use an angle grinder. This is one of those tools that everyone assumes you should know how to use, but until you’ve practised cutting through metal and grinding the spots off welds, you won’t know how noisy, dusty and potentially dangerous it can be. Protection is essential – for yourself and for objects that can get damaged by grinding sparks and flying fragments of metal. And there’s a skill in using an angle grinder efficiently and safely, allowing it to do the work and