Square grinder loose disc

[wildmanben]

So I have this problem whenever my grinder is spinning one way it will loosen the nut in the bottom that holds the disc on, which makes sense because it's spinning the way to loosen it, but is this a common thing to happen? There's nothing I can really grab onto to counter a wrench when tightening either, any suggestions?

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[JugHead27]

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[huskihl]

I hold the wheel and tighten the nut with an adjustable wrench. Never had one come loose

 

[Moparmyway]

I hold the wheel and tighten the nut with an adjustable wrench. Never had one come loose

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[JugHead27]

*edited out. Thought we were discussing angle grinders.

 

[Michpatriot]

Adjustable wrench hold wheel..never loosened up on its own.

 

[huskihl]

I tighten them with my hand, never use a a wrench, never had any nuts come off. Just spin the nut on then grab the whole assembly(wheel and nut) in your palm/hand and tighten, holding the grinder/lock stop button with other. One less tool to be looking for in the shop.
Do unplug the power if you go this route though

Don’t believe there is an arbor lock on my Simington

 

[JugHead27]

Don’t believe there is an arbor lock on my Simington

I thought we were talking about angle grinders for some reason. lol.

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[blades]

yes use a wrench hand tight is not enough unless you happen to be gifted with a mechancial appendage .

 

[Woodpecker]

I hold the wheel and tighten the nut with an adjustable wrench. Never had one come loose

Yep crescent wrench ftw on my Simington.

 

[Woodpecker]

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FYI moving forward… It’s generally frowned upon essentially deleting your posts. Plus this is still visible in Kevin’s quote so you really didn’t accomplish anything. The thread would’ve been confusing if he hadn’t quoted. No big deal this time but keep in in mind thanks.

 

[JugHead27]

FYI moving forward… It’s generally frowned upon essentially deleting your posts. Plus this is still visible in Kevin’s quote so you really didn’t accomplish anything. The thread would’ve been confusing if he hadn’t quoted. No big deal this time but keep in in mind thanks.

I did it for safety not because of shame. I don't want someone trying to hand tighten a square grinder and injure themselves.

 

[huskihl]

I thought we were talking about angle grinders for some reason. lol.

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I absolutely agree with that. I hand tighten them on an angle grinder also

 

[JugHead27]

I absolutely agree with that. I hand tighten them on an angle grinder also

Plus the ol giver er a slap off the work bench corner to break the nut loose (dont let boss man see) lol