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- From The Fabricator
Cutting and grinding safety
- By David Smith
- May 12, 2009
- Finishing
- Article
Hand-held angle grinders can cause injury if used improperly. This article covers grinding safety practices involved when using these tools with resin-bonded wheels.
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Four factors to consider when purchasing a grinder: You get what you pay for
- By David Smith
- Jul 26, 2001
- Cutting and Weld Prep
- Article
Cost often is a deciding factor when you purchase a grinder. However, the saying "you get what you pay for" can be true when you're talking about tools. The price tag alone doesn't always reflect some of the more important factors--performance level, cost to operate, and tool life--that make a grinder worth its cost.
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- 03/05/2024
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After Ludlow Manufacturing Inc. (LMI) received The Fabricator's 2024 Industry Award, Todd Ludlow, founder and president of the...
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