[TheForge] Fw: Safety Reminder

[Chuck Robinson]

Joe asked me to post this important reminder. I removed the picture so it 
can be posted.The picture shows the wheel and mounting plate are both in 
pristine condition, but for some reason the resin bond was defective.
Joe uses top of the line americain products so you can't take any safety 
proceedures for granted.
Chuck
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joe Harmon" <joeharmon at wilkes.net>
To: "Chuck Brenda Robinson (E-mail)" <robi5515 at bellsouth.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2005 7:33 AM
Subject: Safety Reminder


>I started setting up a new 6" carbide grinder for its stand and started to
> turn it on and see if the motor worked, but, decided to wait. The wheels
> were already factory mounted and the box it was shipped in, was in fine
> shape. The wheels had no nicks and all looked well. The adjustable tables
> were not on yet, leaving easy viewing of the wheels.
>
> With the new mounted grinder on its stand, now was the time for last
> inspection before turning on. I grabbed both sides of the wheels, by hand,
> (still unplugged) to see if there was any play between them, and one of 
> the
> wheels seperated from its "bonded" backing plate. Very light hand pressure
> was used.
>
> Working with machines, it has become a habit to check all setups and
> machinery by trying to find loose play before turning on. This saves a lot
> of grief. Early on, I was also taught to step to the side of all wheel
> turning machinery when first starting-up, reguardless of new or existing
> wheels. For over 20 plus years I have practiced this rule. I only seen one
> wheel fly apart upon starting-up in this same time period.
>
> Its not frequent, but, don't take a chance- Always step to the side when
> starting all wheel turning machinery.
>