Anyone else have this happen

[burnin oil]

One thing I learned about Harbor Freight cut off wheels is don't ever change the angle in a cut. If you do it is gaurenteed to come apart. It usually hurts really bad also as some has shown.

[Grumpy old man]

It just boils down to the same old adage "you get what you pay for " They make face shields , heavy leather gloves, welding jackets , etc,etc, blow 150 psi thru any air tool rated at 90 and things happen . Toss a discount cutting wheel in the mix and you should expect a blowout . I'm guilty myself

[everettelane]

I'm glad to see the guys pay attention on this thread at least we know we can do our part and let others know about our experiences, Like grumpy old man just stated i completely forgot about setting my regulator to 90 psi hell it was at 110. I haven't been a member here long but I've came across some good info here keep up the good work guys!!!

[In The Ten Ring]

OP: get that thing stitched up after a serious cleaning.

Thanks also for posting, safety really is first and foremost.

I wear a face shield and mask when grinding or using a wire wheel on a grinder. I don't have health insurance and a little bit of safety prep is much less expensive than a big doctor bill.

***The post by a forum member about two years ago of how he lost an eye by not wearing safety goggles while wire brushing really made an impression on me. This will have a similar effect, thanks again for posting.