Morakot Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 (edited) From the Tools from Hell forum... Saw this official announcement; it basically concluded that a chainsaw disc attached to an angle grinder has a safety profile of a chainsaw crossed with an M80. ????♂️ https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-safety-alert-issued-for-angle-grinder-chainsaw-disc-attachment Widely sold in Thailand at various online retailers. Definitely NOT recommended! Edited October 12, 2021 by Morakot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post worgeordie Posted October 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 12, 2021 A couple of years ago I bought the 9" Chainsaw attachment for a angle grinder, the day after it arrived , there was a post on TVF, about this guy that was using one and suffered a terrible injury on his leg ,a large gash down to the bone....so it went in the box with other good idea ,at the time Chinese stuff, The problem is most angle grinders here have a on/off switch , that is not automatic ,does not have a trigger switch, I had some workers in my house, and thought i would use their angle grinder to cut a bit of metal, so plugged the wires in with the 2 bits of sticks, that are used as a plug by many Thai workers , and the angle grinder took off from the bench, they had left it switched on, I never checked. regards worgeordie 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morakot Posted October 13, 2021 Author Share Posted October 13, 2021 (edited) On 10/12/2021 at 5:10 AM, worgeordie said: Chainsaw attachment for a angle grinder Yes, BLADE attachments are not very safe because --unlike a proper chainsaw-- they don't have a brake that disengages the drive in the event of a kickback. Likewise there's a lack of a trigger switch as you already mentioned is a problem. The DISC attachment apparently is even worse! The report states that chainsaw discs attached to angel grinders have caused several catastrophic injuries to face and neck areas. Apparently the entire contraption can propel itself upwards when kickback happens. Edited October 13, 2021 by Morakot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometimewoodworker Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 2 hours ago, Morakot said: The DISC attachment apparently is even worse! The report states that chainsaw discs attached to angel grinders have caused several catastrophic injuries to face and neck areas. Apparently the entire contraption can propel itself upwards when kickback happens. you are absolutely correct. The above video was made as a public service by an extremely experienced woodworker. this is the result of a relatively mild kickback and he was wearing protection. He was lucky enough to get what most would consider mild injuries considering what could have happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbko Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 (edited) A chainsaw spinning between 7,000-11,000 rpms, what could go wrong? Edit; I heard larger chainsaws need a permit in Thailand but this mini-saw is absurd. Edited October 13, 2021 by bbko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampant Rabbit Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, sometimewoodworker said: you are absolutely correct. The above video was made as a public service by an extremely experienced woodworker. this is the result of a relatively mild kickback and he was wearing protection. He was lucky enough to get what most would consider mild injuries considering what could have happened. The switch is the main problem, I ended up with 6 stitches in my knee, it wa s on the END of the angle grinder, As i moved it past my leg it caught on my trouser material and turned it on..............right over my leg....I .just tell everyone it was from my days as a Ninja in Japan. But YES those switches are atrocious, I have 2 angles grindersone at my other house a Bosch has the switch when you release it it stops, wouldnt have happened with that one but the other a Makkta or Makta is a death trap......have nightmares now of looking like Joker in Batman Edited October 13, 2021 by Rampant Rabbit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampant Rabbit Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 1 hour ago, bbko said: A chainsaw spinning between 7,000-11,000 rpms, what could go wrong? Edit; I heard larger chainsaws need a permit in Thailand but this mini-saw is absurd. Ah well like everything else here its supposedly limited to a bar length of less than 12 inch without a permit BUT when you buy it they sell it as a 12 inch and after sell it you they then can add a 14-16-18 inch bar and chain......to by pass regs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamalabob2 Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 If you want to buy a more powerful name brand petrol chain saw it is not difficult in Thailand. You need only work with your retailer to go to the correct government office to obtain the FREE permit for a chain saw in Thailand. There is a police background check requited, which is inexpensive. Once you or your Thai spouse pass the requirements you can obtain the permit for a specific larger more powerful chainsaw than the "normal" 11.5 inch chainsaws sold all over Thailand. A responsible retailer will not sell the longer bar, or the more powerful chainsaw unless you have the permit. The longer cutting chain is not an issue as it is a consumable. Husqvarna and Stihl chainsaws have decent service and parts in Thailand in my personal experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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