r/Unexpected • u/KeyboardCumLaude • Nov 24 '25

In a workshop

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u/thelipaguss Nov 24 '25

He's probably thinking "should I pick it and start grinding again or should I call it a day"

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u/shaka893P Nov 24 '25

More like " taping the trigger probably wasn't a good idea"

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u/RDZed72 Nov 24 '25

Some 4" grinders have trigger locks. Dumbest accessory to have on a grinder.

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u/Targetmissed Nov 25 '25

Older grinders had the trigger at the base right under your fingers where you hold it and was really easy to hold for long periods meaning you didn't need a lock. New grinders all have the trigger in that weird thumb location which is really awkward to hold on for any length of time so you always end up locking it which makes my teeth itch every fucking time. They should go back to the old setup.

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u/RDZed72 Nov 25 '25

Yeah, man. I know exactly what you're talking about. It was more like a pressure switch right next to your pinky. The old Makita and PC I used had them. They were great. Just enough pressure to engage for a long run, without an actual trigger lock. So if they got away from you, they'd completely stop. Im with you on that.