Angle grinder curved cuts

[petenicholls]

Anyone got any tips for making curved cuts with an angle grinder? Got a few spares to practice on before I attempt it on a job.

Cheers
Pete

[Dave]

Watch this video........

[doug boardley]

just to add to the video Pete, don't be tempted to do angle grind cuts without ear and eye protection,for what it takes to put them on the risk of losing hearing and eyesight isn't worth it

[GirlRacerRed]

Watch this video........

wow, that's ace... i'm well impressed!

[whitebeam]

Try this one Cutting Curves with a Wet Saw - Fine Homebuilding Video

[chris.tiling]

go slowly...dont force the grinder, it will cut at its own pace as you will cause chips etc if pushing it too hard. its weight should also be sufficient, your hands are there simply to guide it.
As Doug says, wear eye protection. I wear glasses but still have got bits in my eyes so now I always use safety goggles as well. Using the grinder too long without ear defenders will also give you potential problems.

[GirlRacerRed]

Try this one Cutting Curves with a Wet Saw - Fine Homebuilding Video

and i'm just as impressed with that one too....

[doug boardley]

go slowly...dont force the grinder, it will cut at its own pace as you will cause chips etc if pushing it too hard. its weight should also be sufficient, your hands are there simply to guide it.
As Doug says, wear eye protection. I wear glasses but still have got bits in my eyes so now I always use safety goggles as well. Using the grinder too long without ear defenders will also give you potential problems.

can you speak up Chris, I can't hear you!

[whitebeam]

[oogabooga]

I prefer to use black building paper for templates, rather than newspaper, because it's not so flimsy. But I don't feel so bad after watching the videos - those guys are even slower than me.

[chris.tiling]

can you speak up Chris, I can't hear you!