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Title: Safety Reminder
Post by: Shredd on July 20, 2019, 03:37:21 PM

Wear your safety glasses boys...  You never know when something is gonna let loose, especially at 10,000 rpm's...

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Title: Re: Safety Reminder
Post by: Roy from Pa on July 20, 2019, 04:18:53 PM

 :thumbsup:

Good post Shreddy..

Anyone else have any safety tips?

I'll add a good respirator and dust collection system.......

Title: Re: Safety Reminder
Post by: wood carver 2 on July 20, 2019, 04:30:40 PM

I sure hope that missed you!
Dave.

Title: Re: Safety Reminder
Post by: Flem on July 20, 2019, 05:15:04 PM

I would add, never one hand an angle grinder. Don't matter how strong you are, if it grabs, it flies.
Almost destroyed my right knee with one, being lax/stupid.

Title: Re: Safety Reminder
Post by: kennym on July 20, 2019, 05:55:55 PM

Yep be careful with anything that cuts and especially ones with a motor on it...

Title: Re: Safety Reminder
Post by: wood carver 2 on July 20, 2019, 05:59:47 PM

Never use one with the switch locked in the on position. I had a disc blow up once and the grinder hit me and tore the front right off my coveralls. It wrapped itself in the shredded cloth and all I got was a small bruise.
Dave.

Title: Re: Safety Reminder
Post by: Shredd on July 20, 2019, 08:23:25 PM

Quote from: wood carver 2 on July 20, 2019, 04:30:40 PM

I sure hope that missed you!
Dave.

   It went in my chest and came out through my neck...  Kinda felt like a .223...  I'm ok though...  Couple of band aids did the job...  It only hurts when I laugh...     :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Safety Reminder
Post by: wood carver 2 on July 20, 2019, 08:26:32 PM

You’re a tough one! 🙂
Dave.

Title: Re: Safety Reminder
Post by: Shredd on July 20, 2019, 08:30:24 PM

Quote from: wood carver 2 on July 20, 2019, 05:59:47 PM

Never use one with the switch locked in the on position. I had a disc blow up once and the grinder hit me and tore the front right off my coveralls. It wrapped itself in the shredded cloth and all I got was a small bruise.
Dave.

   Damn Bro...  I'll bet that got your heart pumpin' a little...  Nothing like rastlin' with a power tool...   :cheesy:

   Here is one of the best tips for ever...  I mean really...  Top this one...     Never go into the shop right after having difficulties with your woman...  You are bound to screw something up or hurt yourself...

Title: Re: Safety Reminder
Post by: Roy from Pa on July 20, 2019, 09:09:41 PM

Dave, didn't happen wifout pichers:)

Title: Re: Safety Reminder
Post by: wood carver 2 on July 20, 2019, 09:13:45 PM

Funny you should say that. I had a girl in my head real bad once. I was cutting out some corbels on my bandsaw and my mind was filled with this beautiful woman. I finished the cut and punched the moving blade.
Now I have a little nike logo scar on my knuckle to remember her. 😁
Dave.

Title: Re: Safety Reminder
Post by: wood carver 2 on July 20, 2019, 09:19:10 PM

Sorry Roy, no pics. It happened some thirty years ago. Just imagine a good looking 20 something guy holding up what’s left of his coveralls, making his way to the locker room to change. 😅
My Mom sewed the coveralls back together for me. It looked like it was made from ribbons.
Dave.

Title: Re: Safety Reminder
Post by: Flem on July 20, 2019, 11:13:35 PM

I trying to imagine punching a bandsaw blade :scared: