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Metal Angle Grinders

Two cordless angle grinders (DCG405) and one corded (DWE43144). 

Metal Angle Grinder Badge

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  1. Prerequisites None required
  2. Review materials
  3. Pass quiz
  4. Checkout
Review materials
Badge Video
badge Video Timestamps
Attachments and common applications
Changing wheels and discs
Grinding and cutoff wheels
Using abrasive and flap discs
Concrete and woodworking attachments
Installing and securing attachments
Safety practices and PPE
Operating the angle grinder
Handling techniques for control
Material removal and dust management
Pass Quiz

1 question · You can retake if you don't pass.

Badge Checkout Requirement
In person checkout required
Facilitator Checkout

Pick a checkout time below. All bookings flow through the appointment system — please do not arrange checkouts via Slack.

Day Morning (before 12 PM) Afternoon (12 - 5 PM) Evening (after 5 PM)
Sunday
October 25, 2026		  
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Sign in to schedule 3:00pm
With Lucas Harrison
  
Monday
October 26, 2026		    
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With Mara Heneks
Thursday
October 29, 2026
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With John Hatch
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With Aaron Monikowski
  
Sunday
November 1, 2026		  
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Sign in to schedule 3:00pm
With Lucas Harrison
  
Monday
November 2, 2026		    
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 7:30pm
With Mara Heneks
Thursday
November 5, 2026
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Sign in to schedule 10:00am
With John Hatch
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 3:00pm
With Aaron Monikowski
  
Complete these items to earn the badge.
  • Angle Grinder
  • Video watched, quiz taken, hair/clothing properly restrained, any questions?
  • Identify and describe all controls, adjustments, and functions of the angle grinder
  • Carving a piece of wood
  • Workpiece firmly clamped
  • Tool unplugged when blade is changed
  • Blade attached properly
  • Blade guard properly arranged
  • Switch off when tool is plugged in
  • Cord out of the way
  • Two hands holding onto the handle
  • Workpiece not touching blade when started
  • Cleaning up tool
  • Replacing accessories
  • Vacuumed up after use
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