How to Use The Angle Grinder | Stone Carving Tutorial

In this video I am going over the safety measures you will need to be aware of when using the angle grinder.
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[@xamyool]

Your videos have been so helpful. Thankyou so much!

[@AtharJaber]

Thank you Samuel, I'm happy to hear that. Are there any other subjects on stone carving that you would like to see me cover in the future?

[@johnmassey1016]

A very comprehensive set of safety measures. The best I've come across. Thank you very much!

[@AtharJaber]

Thank you for watching!

[@TxGerber]

Thorough video on using an angle grinder and safety. Explains the equipment. Great tips on using the grinder forward and backwards. Safety first mindset. Clear voice and good pace for learner to absorb information. Excellent.

[@philiphoweartistwriter272]

This artist is an excellent teacher. I'm learning a lot and will scour his other videos before I start cutting and carving in stone. Thank you Athar for sharing this knowledge and experience. Also, very curious where you get your marble (or any other stone) that is large enough to make portrait busts with? If you are living near Venice, it is obvious where, but in the US, I have yet to find any marble suppliers and only one soft stone supplier, just north of me near Vancouver. Hopefully I can acquire some marble someday to push my work further. Thanks.

[@AtharJaber]

Thank you for taking the time to watch the videos and for you kind words, Philip.

[@AtharJaber]

I live in Europe and get my marble directly from the quarries in Carrara. I hear the US has great marble from Vermont. Also Look up ABC STONE. They're based in the US.

[@sheyialagbe]

Very useful safety information Athar on how to use an angle grinder. Grateful for the video. But in the spirit of Oliver twist, can you please make videos on how to use the other discs, such as sanding and polishing?

[@natescott941]

I just bought a 9” 15amp, 6400rpm monster to mostly cut metal and was looking for safety and explanation videos. This video is awesome, thanks bro, just subbed!!

[@AtharJaber]

Happy to hear the instructions were useful!

[@nonofyobusiness5626]

I use an angle grinder basically all day every day as a welder fabricator. However I have never used one for masonry work or done any masonry work myself. Thank you for this video. I might be a grinder ninja when it comes to metal, but I am a total novice when it comes to masonry work.

[@beecarp5341]

Everybody can use a refresher on safety-you covered very well-thank you-from a beginner!

[@AtharJaber]

My pleasure. I’m glad it’s helpful

[@RichardParmelee]

Excellent communication skills and essential safety instructions!

[@AtharJaber]

Thank you for your kind words.

[@leticiabajuyo8563]

Very thorough explanations, thank you! Towards the end of the video you asked for comments if folks are interested in an additional video about the rest of the discs. Such a video would be great to check out esp with your approach to detail and attention to safety. Thank you

[@AtharJaber]

Thank you so much Leticia, I appreciate your kind words and you taking the time to watch the videos. I am currently recording a batch of new tutorials that will be published soon. I will do my best to include a video discussing other discs.

[@ALEJANDROARANDARICKERT]

@@AtharJaber I just discovered you last night. Great insight!!!!! It would be great if you can speak more about the other discs as well, and the way they work. It would also be very very HELPFUL for fellow sculptors if you speak about how you deal with marble powder which is number one health risk

[@AtharJaber]

@@ALEJANDROARANDARICKERT Thank you for the suggestions Alejandro, I was already planning on recording a video about protection from marble dust. Will try to do that asap!

[@ALEJANDROARANDARICKERT]

@@AtharJaber that would be great . I mean sometimes I feel the mask is not sufficient. By the way, how often do you change the filters?

[@AtharJaber]

@@ALEJANDROARANDARICKERT it depends on how intensely I use them. Usually you can feel when the filter is saturated and needs changing.

[@AnilKumar-fe9zl]

Thank you very much for so carefully explaining all the safety measures, appreciated.

[@AtharJaber]

Thank you for taking the time to watch.

[@arulprabakarandanial786]

You are exemplary in the sculptors mentors......

[@andyc8162]

I’m thinking of getting an angle grinder to cut some paving stones for a patio, but a little anxious about safety. This was a really helpful and reassuring video - thanks!

[@26hurban]

You are an amazing teacher!! I look forward to watching more of your videos ❤

[@robscott4723]

Brilliant succinct advice!!! Do regret that I live so far from all my brilliant U Tube instructors! But do appreciate what the service offers! R N Scott. Kwazulu Natal

[@AtharJaber]

Luckily we have these platforms to share our knowledge with the world.

[@fatemathabit4920]

Thank you very much. I learned a lot from your videos. I hope you will provide us with more in the different methods of direct sculpture.and in using pneumatic hammers .

[@AtharJaber]

Hello Fatema, thank you for your kind words. Yes, I am working on more tutorials and they do include direct carving and pneumatic tools. Stay Tuned!

[@fatemathabit4920]

@@AtharJaber thanks alot

[@mnoyanz4758]

Thanks for so professional video. As a beginner I feel more safe now 🙏

[@AtharJaber]

Thank you for watching and I'm happy the advice was helpful.

[@stepheniecardinal8869]

Thank you so much. I have been looking for a video that goes in to detail and especially about safety with the angle grinder. I am new to using one, and I have, but I still am wary of it and I need to get to work. So thank you once again and yes I would like to know how to use, and set up the other discs you showed. Stevie

[@AtharJaber]

I’m glad it’s helpful. Be careful with the tool and stay safe.

[@philipsturtivant9385]

I'm on the verge of hacking lumps out of ( or, as my wife calls it, remodelling) a stone hearthplace, and have found this video hugely informative. Un milione grazie a te .

[@AtharJaber]

Thanks for the note. I'm glad it was helpful.

[@Exoorb]

Love this video. Some great tips thanks Athar. I was wondering if you still cut vertically with the course carbide blade or if that is used to cut chamfers by holding it horizontally?

[@AtharJaber]

Thank you Dylan. The course carbide disc is used to quickly shape abstract form or large round volumes. it's a bit less dangerous (or perhaps just a perception) than the cutting disc and I have used it in all positions. I personally never used it to shape chamfers, but just because I didn't have the chance to do so. I guess you could use it for that purpose as well. Let me know how it goes!

[@ΧριστόφοροςΜπόικος-γ1σ]

Nice safety video. I grew up working with my father and uncle, who had a marble flooring business and i have seen all kinds of accidents. Fingers cuted, etc. I personally have broken my middle finger from a grinder. Something that im sure you know but forgot to mention, is the quality if the cutting discs. Nowadays you can find cheap ,cutting discs that tend to get destroyed really easy and can hurt you , even when wearing protective gear. I think when we come across a piece of equipment that is cheaper than usual we don't think about what can go wrong. But it only takes a second when you are tired , distracted or not in balance while working to end up with a piece of cheap disc stuck in your forehead, leg etc.

[@dawns.9389]

This was a really really good video! From safety procedures to technique and everything else that goes along with it! Gave this one a special tag so I can go back and watch it again! Many thanks!

[@pepetriginervalenti9422]

Great video! Thank you so much! Do you have the links to buy the grinding discs online?

[@johnmeola1189]

Athar great video, very well made and edited. You are a natural born instructor. You should be teaching at art college or trade school level. Thank you for the informative video.

[@AtharJaber]

Thank you John! Well, actually I've been teaching stone carving at the Royal Academy of Antwerp in Belgium for 12 years now.

[@swagswap]

Thank you. Very informative! I'd love to see a video of how you use the copper-colored disk with coarse carbide grains.

[@fr8062]

Very thorough explanation about safety. Thank you!

[@AtharJaber]

My pleasure. And thanks for watching!

[@mirancor]

Nice Mate, I Want to star cutting and carving stone, I was afraid a bit with the grainders this is the best way to get confidence, its god to know the risk and safety of this beautiful art, thank so much, I wolud like to know about differents kinds of discs.

[@hellojsd]

Excellent presentation of essential information. Thank you very much

[@gisamuller8676]

Great tips - which I all follow regularly working professionally as a granite sculptor. However, I find it too dangerous to have the wheel turn toward me. My trick to avoid dust blocking view and clogging the breathing mask: 1) I have an electric air blower mounted on a tripod and have it blow the dust from the point of action away from me. OR - not as practical and universal - 2) I attached a water drip system to my 230mm Makita guard, releasing a thin flow of water to the center of the wheel. I added a spray shield to protect the machine from muddy dust. No dust, no muddy spray in the machine. No electric shock. Flipside: works only when machine is held straight and upwards. However, I strongly recommend version1! An I would not remove the guard! If a piece of the wheel breaks off and flies to your head or body even the plastic shield (which you recommended but didn't wear) and regular work cloths won't avoid serious injuries. Use the guard. And if not get a steel screen shield like it's used by chainsaw pros. You only have two eyes - and they should last a lifetime.

[@Carlos-ch5ck]

He nows is not correct no used guard and not coment in this point...and nobody say you are in the correct!

[@angrygenes]

This very sensible and well thought out advice. Thank you.

[@AtharJaber]

Thank you, I'm glad it's helpful.

[@claywilkins9627]

great video...safety first a great principle...i greatly appreciate your wisdom..thanks..

[@AtharJaber]

Thank you Clay!

[@09conrado]

Een hele goede video. Dit is een onderwerp waar je wel een video van een uur over kunt maken. Top werk!

[@AtharJaber]

Dank je! Ja inderdaad, ik had nog zoveel kunnen zeggen. Misschien zal ik in de toekomst een tweede (en derde) deel maken!

[@aljernas2022]

Thanks Mr.Athar jabir ... it was very useful video 👍

[@AtharJaber]

My pleasure

[@royscott1879]

Excellent video. Thank you

[@tabbymrp]

Hi, thanks for the video. I would like to turn my stone slabbed back yard into grass turf. After watching your video I think I better leave it to the professional. Do you know what job title I should search for people who can do the job? Thank you!

[@AtharJaber]

I would really recommend checking a local stonemason. A quick google search should help you out with that.

[@superturkeylegs]

YIKES! The huge blade on that grinder made me nervous just by seeing it! Thanks for the instructive content!

[@AtharJaber]

That's a dangerous blade. Be careful when working with it.

[@2HHB]

Great video! What respirator do you recommend?

[@AtharJaber]

I will soon make a video about that but currently I am using a 3M 7907 face mask and I'm loving it!

[@boatsmith2858]

Great job and fantastic video. Safety first

[@AtharJaber]

Thanks

[@jdbrown3695]

Well done piece about safety with an angle grinder.

[@AtharJaber]

Thank you. I’m glad it’s helpful

[@rajdarge]

so clear and concise

[@samuelbenjaminschrottenham661]

very helpful video! I was wondering if you have any suggestions as to how make sure the cut is straight and angular? Is there a trick I might employ? thanks in advance!

[@AtharJaber]

Unfortunately, if you’re simply working by hand, there are no shortcuts. The best way to learn to cut straight is experience. Do it regularly and the quality of your cut will improve. Best suggestion I can give it to trust your innate equilibrium system to guide you into keeping the tool straight and angular. And relax your muscles, don’t grip too tight. 🙌

[@samuelbenjaminschrottenham661]

@@AtharJaber thank you, I'll keep practicing then :)

[@samuelbenjaminschrottenham661]

@@AtharJaber just a quick heads up - I tried it the way you suggested, and it really improved my cutting. Thanks!

[@AtharJaber]

@@samuelbenjaminschrottenham661 Fantastic. Great to hear!

[@basreliefworks]

MOST IMPORTANT SUGGESTION BEFORE DO ANGLE GRINDER.THANK YOU.

[@davidhanna8029]

Excellent in every respect. Thank you.

[@AtharJaber]

Thank you!

[@nickwindolf4523]

Thank you Athar. Important question for you - where did you get those excellent coveralls?

[@AtharJaber]

They're great aren't they? Just at a local hardware store.

[@nickwindolf4523]

@@AtharJaber Hahah thanks. You should get a sponsorship.

[@AtharJaber]

@@nickwindolf4523 eventually they'll come😉

[@baiaishahlapasam8717]

Thank you sir I should have learn this long time before

[@dineshgurjar5697]

You are so brilliant man I agree to your all sentence

[@AtharJaber]

Thank you 🙏

[@jawdatfares2831]

Thanks again that was awesome to see keep up the good work we love you

[@AtharJaber]

My pleasure Jawdat, thanks for watching!

[@charljoubert7908]

Great vid! I want to make grind stones for wheat but have no experience with angle grinder😅

[@heldercabral7]

Hi Athar. Can you put a link in the description where you buy your discs? Especially the cutting one and the heavier grit wheel. Thanks a lot. :)

[@AtharJaber]

Done

[@heldercabral7]

@@AtharJaber Thanks a lot Athar. I only found links to Alibaba and, as allways, they want us to buy a thousand pieces at once :)

[@AtharJaber]

Helder Cabral my pleasure. Where do you live? I might suggest some shops that closer to you.

[@heldercabral7]

@@AtharJaber I live in Portugal. Here the prices are a little expensive, especially when they name it art tools instead of masonry tools, Thanks for the help.

[@stevebracken5841]

Really very helpful. Thank you.

[@AtharJaber]

Glad to hear that!

[@javiergaribaldi3173]

hey mate, great video. any chance you can send me a link to buy the grinding discs? thanks

[@AtharJaber]

Check out this list of stone carving tools suppliers: academy.atharjaber.com/tools-suppliers/

[@canadiangemstones7636]

Superb, simply superb.

[@AtharJaber]

Thank you so much

[@robertjackson3792]

WELL DONE SIR...THANK YOU.

[@AtharJaber]

My pleasure

[@اطفالاسدوفهد]

I hope to attend lessons with you to learn more about the field of sculpture sculpture

[@brettpolonsky854]

When you did the cutting you did not have the protective guard on the grinder. Your video mentioned that you never use the tool without the guard. Im curious if there is a reason to remove the guard in this demo. Thank you!

[@AtharJaber]

Oops, I forgot...😉 Thank you for noticing and asking. The problem with the guard is that it does not allow a clear view of the part that is being cut. And this might affect the precision of the result.

[@brettpolonsky854]

@@AtharJaber Thanks for the reply. That's what I had thought. I have a hard time using the guard myself sometimes. I did like all the other safety tips a lot! Do you ever use an air hammer to sculpt? I have one on order for a larger commission, but Ive never used one. Thanks!

[@AtharJaber]

Brett Polonsky yes, I also use a pneumatic hammer. They are great for increasing the speed of making a sculpture. But you will also need a good compressor. What brand of hammer did you order?

[@brettpolonsky854]

@@AtharJaber I have the Cuturi "U" air hammer. My compressor wont be here for another week. Im looking forward to testing it all out on my new commission pieces.

[@AtharJaber]

Brett Polonsky those are great hammers. You’ll get a lot out of them.

[@williamjacquot3794]

i love your videos love to see a video about the other discs!

[@AtharJaber]

Thanks! And I will prepare making another video about the other types of discs!

[@pauleddy3986]

Another great informative video

[@AtharJaber]

Thank you Paul

[@mikepeters3604]

This helped me a lot Athar! This made me subscribe :)

[@AtharJaber]

Thanks for taking the time to watch Mike! I'm glad the video was helpful

[@robscott4723]

What make of angle grinder is that?

[@AtharJaber]

That's a FLEX.

[@thesarkive7746]

can you please make a video on polishing

[@AtharJaber]

Yes, it's in the pipeline.

[@Jazzartralley]

Ustad ji tusi great ho

[@AtharJaber]

Thank you

[@C_H_E_T_Y]

Impressive

[@vittoriobeghelli3561]

Thank you!!!

[@anantagaura]

Very nice. Thank you.

[@AtharJaber]

My pleasure. Thank you for taking the time to watch the video.

[@ayieeazri]

what if we want to cut part of the stone wall. example want to make a door. from the stone wall. and the position of how the grinder way

[@douglasross7300]

Can I use that blade on Granite?

[@AtharJaber]

In theory yes, I never tried. But there are other blades that are especially developed for granite. Just ask your supplier as everyone has slightly different materials.

[@pradeeplfernando4059]

Thank you so much.

[@josemanuelcaballero8490]

ok. thank you very much. Mr. athar¡!

[@princemalwaza7051]

Hii I'm happy to see of what I have been trying to find please,how or where can I get those dics

[@AtharJaber]

Depends on where you're living. Check out this link for addresses of stone carving tools suppliers worldwide: www.sculpturechannel.com/tools-suppliers/

[@Blgtn43]

Thank you.

[@AtharJaber]

My pleasure

[@billyt9885]

thank you

[@AtharJaber]

My pleasure

[@hhpp6911]

Excellent but a bit ridiculous you haven't got the half blde guard attached. If the blade shatters you'll be very vulnerable.

[@lognomelchorambas5364]

Good advice ,very dangerous

[@AtharJaber]

Thank you

[@24323151]

Greetings from Bonny Scotland. (Gods occasional holiday destination). Your stuff I've just found, and I can honestly say it's the dogs fucking bollocks, well done my chum, your stuff is like a breath of fucking fresh air simply wonderful. Thanyou so much. All the best tha nooo. Love an Light Chris

[@AtharJaber]

Thanks Chris. Appreciate it very much!

[@24323151]

Your so lucky that you have youth on your side, an if you's get ya head down an go for it, I would think most defiantly think that you will be "commanding like a king" very soon, presuming you're not doing that already!!!!!!! So go for it young man, but mind once up there, "Keep your head when all around you, people are losing there's". Love an Light. Chris

[@germanocolla2667]

Compliments!

[@AtharJaber]

Thanks!

[@germanocolla2667]

@@AtharJaber I found a jadeite stone in the river and I will have to cut it and your video was useful for me to understand how to use the tool

[@AtharJaber]

@@germanocolla2667 ​ Happy to hear that it was useful!

[@anthonyd2923]

You talk about how dangerous angle grinders are, but yet you use a grinder with no safety guard. How irresponsible can you be??

[@lhote8988]

Great. Thank you for the kind and detailed explanation. Super.

[@AtharJaber]

Thank you for taking the time to watch