My Terrifying Encounter with This Insane Tool

In this video, I'll share my terrifying encounter with this insane mini chainsaw/angle grinder hybrid tool. This powerful tool is not for the faint of heart and should be handled with extreme caution!
If you're in the market for a new power tool, you may want to think twice before trying this dangerous combination. Featuring a chainsaw blade attached to an angle grinder, this tool has the potential to cause serious injury if not used properly. Learn from my experience and approach this tool with caution!
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[@butre.]

I'd need a couple cigarettes after that

[@petestools]

only 2 smokes lol

[@JustinHuman1269]

Apparently, "I'm going to go have a sit down" is Australian for " I just shit my pants and need to change my Underoos."

[@josh33025]

Yeah it causes more harm than productivity. I want nothing to do with those. Wire wheels are scary enough if they catch loose stuff.

[@petestools]

Scared the shit out out of me

[@jirisamsounek2375]

ban that shit imidiately it has no safety features

[@Bubbles-qb5hf]

This is the reason I made foot pedal kill switches for all the wired tools in my shop. Costs less than a new finger and it keeps the wife happy.

[@paulsbuildingandpropetyyma544]

ALWAYS hold a grinder with both hands ..

[@shiftyjesusfish]

Honestly. The blade is dangerous - yes. And im glad your ok, but the way you were holding the grinder gave me instant anxiety 😮

[@petestools]

yea trying to show camera .and kicked back

[@allee2160]

This tool is not intended to be used as a chainsaw, but as a hollowing tool, for example to hollow out a trough.

[@richardmanning8912]

I split my index finger with one of those

[@lifeisadream1992]

This is why you don't use a grinder with an on-off switch. If your grinder is not trigger controlled you are risking serious injuries

[@petestools]

never thought of that cheers

[@t-moneylove]

I am a welder and we use cut off discs called metabo slicers. They are widow makers for sure. But they are very useful for opening up root gaps, cutting pipe and material, and other fit up needs. But if you do it wrong you are asking for it. Now that being said you never ever run a grinder with one hand. That’s why they include another handle that most people remove and throw away. You have a motor spinning a disc at around 10,000 rpm. Also you always position the grinder to throw sparks/ debris towards you. That way is it does bind up it will kick back away from you. Also never grind on a blade 180° from cord end aka the tip. You can’t handle the torque when it binds up from that position. All that is dangerous with a regular disc on it. That chain saw disc can really bite down and kick hard, I promise you ain’t strong enough to stop it when it happens.

[@larionaugust9401]

Using one hand is definitely a problem old friend

[@mattison229]

Stumpy nubs woodworking channel had a similar incident

[@petestools]

Yea i can see why .

[@OxForwardFarms]

This made for carving not cutting

[@petestools]

yea just shows what can happen

[@SGTMillerm]

Sorry Pete. But you were holding it wrong. Never let it go to the tip of the grinder. It bound up and caught. Same can happen with a cut wheel

[@petestools]

Yea agree with you . And I know grinders and chainsaws .I Had a firewood for 15 years. Just shows you how shit happens .

[@Pantology_Enthusiast]

Still can bind and jerk out of one's hands, still has no blade break, still too dangerous. But you do you.

[@leoli8004]

Yea but, when grinder blade catches, you get a bit of a chance. With them teeth, you'll get less of a chance. That's all I'm saying.

[@bsku8568]

​@petestools shit happens when you get complacent. That upside down hanging grip was lazy. Find a face shield while you're at it.

[@WaterlordArthur]

Same can happen with a metal cutting wheel but it won’t climb your entire body.

[@michaelgoulding3298]

Its a very dangerous tool. But you are using it wrong. You are cutting the material so the grinder will kick back at you. if you flip the grinder 180 degrees, when it kicks, it will kick away from you.

[@petestools]

yea had it backwards to show camera .And look what happened and i was expecting it .

[@ShadowDragon246]

if only there was a handle that could attach to the top of the grinder, so you can use both hands on the grinder. my handle can go on either side and the top by the lock button to change disks. helps a lot with kickback.

[@petestools]

Great point!

[@michaelbaggerman8513]

safety scissors are also fatal if you use them incorrectly...

[@stevegraham3817]

Or should you have been using it correctly, by using the extra handle, holding it with 2 hands, and the work piece firmly mounted in some sort of holding device. A face shield may be a good idea as well. So glad you got lucky, but please don't test your guardian angels again, It's hard work for them to direct crap like that away from your jugular. No I wouldn't use one, and there is a reason they are banned from job sites.

[@petestools]

yea

[@GyattYachtOffical]

The fact you finished the video is insane, I would have been waddling to the bathroom

[@ThewalkingCig]

“So yeah i’m gonna sit down for a moment” no shit haha

[@Sum-kj8jo]

By god man , to see that in the third person Vue.😮

[@austinbrockner6405]

The one I saw said with paddle style only so that it disengages when you let go and cause less damage.

[@petestools]

really

[@thomasn3071]

It's for carving, not cutting, at least that's what I've heard about it. So, no, you shouldn't ban it. You should try it for its intended purpose before making that call

[@petestools]

Maybe banning it would be overkill, but we can always use it for carving pumpkins at least!

[@christophermclean5620]

Gotta say Pete I like your content but your technique with the grinder was a bit to blame here. Never operate the grinder in a way that if it kicks it pulls toward you. I've used this attachment a fair bit and I've noticed two things 1 it needs to be sharpened often as there are far less teeth doing the work at a much higher speed. Secondly it's easy to get carried away thinking it's a solution to every problem. It's not the way it cuts and the lack of speed control makes it very dangerous to use in tight spaces. ALSO never use without the guard and handle. Two hands on the tool at all times just like a chainsaw.

[@petestools]

Thank you for the detailed feedback and safety tips!

[@brandonbashaw7483]

Just because it's called an angle grinder, that doesn't mean you go in at an angle pops, I use several different wood blades for a grinder, never jumped like that.. Maybe you should buy a grinder with a clutch stop?

[@craigcook6528]

Well you saved my life so thank you lol

[@Blackdragonselite]

Holy moly, my heart stopped a moment. Man, is it ever important holding that thing in the right direction...

[@JaredGti07]

I'm pooped my self watching that no more sketchy tool tests without more ppe lol

[@Unhuman1999]

They’re not designed for cutting wood into pieces, they’re for sculpting

[@robinlaszlo]

Im glad you were wise enough to wear a sweater with sleeves.

[@DavidKenny-nm1qy]

I mean, you think it would work 🤷‍♂️ but I now need to go lay down for a minute

[@proawesome8169]

I’m just imagining the chain on that flying off at the riiiiiiight angle

[@ozzyokay]

I can't believe you got this on tape!!!. Same thing happaned to me in Summer 2022 with same grinder holding with 2 hands, no protector, no handle and this chainsaw attachment. One big difference was that I was wearing a T-shirt. Result?: Emergency room with deeper cuts on my left bicep ans chest w/5 staples!!! I was lucky the shirt was tangled into the grinder. I am wiser now though. Instead of getting fid of the tool I always use the grinder with protector and the bar handle for better support (also safety goggles) Makes a world of difference!!! I wish you a fast recovery mate🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Thank you for sharing. Now I have a reference to show people what I went through!❤

[@trevorredshaw883]

Be more careful and wear the proper protection

[@privateassman8839]

I think it should come in a box plastered with kickback zone safety briefings. If your body is at 6 oclock, and the grinder (looking from the top down, like you would when using it) is pointing to 12 oclock, cut with the portion of the blade after 12, but before 6, assuming the blade moves clockwise (looking top down.) If it moves counter clockwise, cut in the zone after 6, but before 12. That way when the blade binds, and you get kickback, it throws it away from your body. Doing the opposite (like displayed in the split second before you got nailed) will kick the grinder back towards you

[@petestools]

agree was using it backwards to show camera

[@aynjeleyes]

isn't meant for carving gouging out not cutting

[@Finding_Peace90]

Glad you did not suffer a serious injury...that tool is a monster

[@crescentmoon6476]

Beyond happy your okay brotha❤❤ we need more of ya.

[@wesbuda]

Those things do catch sometimes but you were not using the grinder properly.

[@petestools]

agree bit its still nasty

[@JOHN0577ANDFRIENDS]

My Papa had that same thing happen with a grinding wheel. Except he lives in Arizona and was wearing a t-shirt it flew strait up his arm cutting all the way up to his bicep while all alone. Thankfully he was able to get to the neighbors and to the hospital quick and it didn't cut all the way through the tendons in his forearm.

[@MrBooMY3]

That was your fault. That also is a crazy tool I would never use. You can't pull a chainsaw chain any way but straight. If you bind it AT ALL it will do basically what happened.

[@petestools]

yea agree but just shows how easy it it to fu-k up

[@zacharygonzales2163]

Definitely an adrenaline rush i cut my thumb open on a cut disc while in the tunnel doing conveyor work. Good thing you had your hoodie on it saved your day hopefully your stomach was good too

[@louiep1510]

Woah, that was crazy! Just discovered your content, Pete. Thank you so much for showing the dangers. And more or less the proper outerwear to be wearing for jobs like this. My dumbass would unintentionally be unsafe, wear a t- shirt, no gloves. Yada Yada. And you seem like a good man, keep up the content. Can't wait for more

[@Canada-_]

In my opinion I think they're fine but you have to use them as specific way so that if it does kick it kicks out of your hand away from you rather than out of your hand towards you and that it's just to do with the way the direction the blade spinning with relation to yourself. But I've also haven't seen a job you couldn't just do with a handsaw.

[@karlbarnett5863]

Good on ya for uploading this. Most people only want to show everything as being perfect. Its much more important to show a mistake, so others can see how severely and quickly things can go wrong.

[@bunkybell1120]

Yeah i seen them things. I wouldn't ever use one. Seemed to risky. Thanks for the demonstration glad you ok also

[@nobody21160]

I'm so glad he is OK

[@haydenbrewis2509]

I’m so glad Ur okay

[@Apollo_050]

Damn bro glad you safe

[@ajburdett882]

Its good of you to upload this and show your mistakes and potential hazards. I am glad it 'tis but a scratch'! that you got. Could have been a lot worse. You could make several arguments for how you could have used the tool safer, but ultimately that thing looks as though it'll always cause injuries. Chainsaws have several safety mechanisms that help protect the user, chains love to bite also rather than cut, and anything thats gonna bite and dig into a work piece shouldn't be anywhere near an angle grinder.

[@Merciless_indian_Savage]

I imagine the kick back on the death machine is much more intense

[@huntintrailmetals9343]

I am an artist with an angle grinder but they have bit me more times than I want to admit!

[@user-gw2ub6vj1w]

That is a very aggressive blade and it really is a bit dangerous. But it is highly effective for some operations.

[@petestools]

True but i wont be using it again

[@FPAMERICA]

This just seems more likely to grab you when you don't want it to

[@Berserkr90]

Glad your okay, and thanks for the educational video

[@frostrussel1551]

Holy hell that could have been bad, thank lady luck your sweatshirt caught it.

[@unknownp1506]

An angle grinder with a wire wheel is already bouncy if you dont have good control of it, who would ever think putting a chainsaw on that would be good

[@awsomegamer8277]

Chainsaws have a whole system to shut off when/if they kick back this is just essentially getting rid of all the safety precautions

[@joshuaparsons8800]

Honestly I don’t see the point of it…what benefit is there to it?

[@nickwillemse9164]

That grinder blade is for carving wood not cutting wood

[@paulmercer4992]

Holy crap! I’m glad you are okay. Thanks for the ‘ what not to do with a grinder’ teaching video. Love the channel 👍🏻👍🏻. Keep up the awesome videos. I’ll be watching from up here. 🇨🇦

[@damienkimpel457]

Im so glad you're ok, that was terrifying to watch 😅

[@Psi105]

Yeah, those things cause so many injuries. Unlike a chainsaw there is no centripetal clutch and chain brake. They attack you repeatedly. Usually while you flail around in blind panic causing a 2nd, 3rd even 4th attacks as the chain grabs and pulls into your clothing while you fight it off. Chain saw discs for angle grinders fall into a category of things I will never touch.

[@MrStatic101]

I had a grinding wheel do that before with a regular cutting wheel and it shot into my sweatshirt grabbed the material and twisted it till it stopped. It actually pulled me forward it got so tight. Again no paddle switch to let go of and shut it off. Had to hunt for the cord and rip it out. That’s a scary time right there.

[@aceystar1478]

Its not for cutting its for carving. Also yes absolutely ban them. Even in proper use its insanely dangerous. Especially with regular grinders with the switch on the side. At bare minimum you need total protective equipment and a grinder with a dead man switch

[@Lorenzo-fw3gx]

You are lucky, and, I'd highly suggest a face shield. This could have been way worse. Sometimes in life a hippo just can't be a zebra.

[@petestools]

how about a chimp lol

[@danielbonner8309]

Guy I used to work with put 5 in circular saw blade on a grinder to cut a jamb as we didn't have our jamb saw with us. It kicked on him, went into his forearm then he drop it on his leg. One of the the worst things I've ever seen. He got many stables and stitches and was lucky he didn't bleed to death. Be safe out there.

[@TreehogAK]

I've seen a few of your other videos come across my feed, and every time I've been entertained or learned something (or both)! You've definitely earned my subscription, and I hope you get many more! Cheers m80🎉👍🏼

[@superd222tube]

Thinking twice about using mine now.. Should just stick with a chainsaw. Thanks and hope your arm healed up well. Be careful guys.

[@mikeoxelonge3714]

Barely put a scratch on him. He is simply too powerful.

[@johnboye4955]

All I have to say is that tool isn't made for construction. I used it remodeling a trailer and ended up with 14 stitches on my hand.

[@chrisoconnor3119]

Dang you are lucky on this one!

[@Forloom]

Im not sure if you used the tool correctly but i agree that it is a huge danger you got super lucky 😮

[@drewbaldwin528]

you didn't have the a handle on it which would have helped. and you weren't holding it correctly. one is a safety component and the other is user error but still it is a stupid attachment for an angle grinder

[@petestools]

Safety first! Thanks for the feedback.

[@schmeckiez4540]

Glad you're alright mate!

[@jake3523]

Fairly certain those discs are for chainsaw carving not fabrication or cutting

[@jeskidmore]

Holy smokes this is terrifying! Please everyone be safe!

[@petestools]

lol never again

[@pootinhammer]

this is why a trigger is important on an angle grinder. if you let go it turns off. i never use the locking switch function on mine.

[@chillypalmer3458]

Contribution to science, even if it means spilling ur own blood. Thank you sir!!! ❤

[@adrienmann4228]

Holy shit brother I'm glad that's all the damage it did to u.. be safe out there

[@randomme8276]

I’ve experienced that with a wired brush and it got stuck on my leg just like that, it was cut and bruised but nothing bad.

[@matthewtrausch8817]

I remember my first beer

[@calebtomes121]

Pete noooooo

[@petestools]

lol shit happens

[@RGD1982]

The grinder was too vertical learn how to use a tool properly before adding that blade to it

[@ianunderwood3850]

Welding gloves dont give the best of grip, i understand you're trying to protect your hand,but if you had thinner gloves with the rubber grip it may not have happened. Either way,all power tools pose risks,a flip down visor might be a thought when using tools like this. I'm just grateful it didn't hit your face! Stay safe buddy. 👍🏻

[@jasonleigh4938]

Looked like the job was at an awkward angle, too high. I've used one of these many times. Best to have the job on the floor and hold the grinder with two hands 😊

[@kalepotter9451]

You almost sliced your neck..

[@hugowalters]

I recon they should make one more dangerous potentially a 500mm disk cutter with a chainsaw attachment

[@jeremystake6992]

Sweatshirt saved his ass, lesson learned 😮

[@Gtnks64]

Jeez..... The pucker factor was so high I'm still constipated....

[@imnotgoodbye5910]

Id need more then a new sweatshirt after that

[@myshitttsendit5010]

This is why you don't use grinders one handed 🤦‍♂️

[@Falney]

That's why modern grinders stop when you release the trigger.

[@Kuba-rl8ti]

As I know, this type of tool is used for carving, not for cutting.

[@Jo-rz6bs]

Ah yes, widowmaker disks.

[@mysterymusic7581]

All i can think is what inspired you to combine a chainsaw and an angle grinder???

[@MrNater41]

I call it the devil tool. Cut right through my redwing boot and up my pant leg with the guard and safety switch in place. Thankfully the leather from my boot plugged the teeth so i only got cut about 8 inches on my foot and ankle

[@klazix]

No, they should just Ban you from using it, who in their right mind uses a grinder with one hand? Fool

[@dogman17]

Heard of a guy putting a drop saw blade on a 9 inch grinder and let's just say it didnt stop when it hit his pants

[@tylerufen]

i've seen it used pretty effectively, two-handed, mind you, to sculpt wood, it's like an angle grinder for wood, not so much a saw, i don't think...