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Just thought of a new Topic Heading: DIYNot Scars (like the drunken scene in JAWS)....

Thanks All for posts/well wishes, 5 weeks on now and Finally got dressing off, was unfortunate also get get MRSA from the Hospital/Docs Visit ! but now just got the reminder left; Remember this was just a 115mm angle grinder with a Mini-Circular saw blade - A Complete No-NO !

Indeed, locking switch and runaway tool = accident happening Centrifugal force at 11,000 rpm is very powerful, even on a 115mm

My 11 year old son will certainly remember and learn not to do what his dad did, he was first to see me.

Thanks, the article suggests “It’s an incident from which one can only hope lessons will be learned.” Oh dear :-(

Spot on, I found a washer which was a perfect spacer between the boss and blade I really hate studwork over chipboard even more now ! give me floorboards every time, or cut to size ply in bathrooms.

I did a search out of curiosity, and found quite a few have done it. These things are dangerous enough even when used appropriately. Freak accidents will always happen, but this one was totally avoidable. I was too confident and ignorant. We see the H&S videos at work and think 'how stupid', but...

I hope as many people read this to prevent a repeat of my misfortune (aka stupidity) Well, what harm could it do ? I thought. I am 51 and a very experienced DIY'er. I do most things by the book and use appropriate safety gear, however I do look for solutions to make tasks easier and I...