Safety Reminder

[Shredd]

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

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[Roy from Pa]

 

Good post Shreddy..

Anyone else have any safety tips?

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

[wood carver 2]

I sure hope that missed you!
Dave.

[Flem]

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.

[kennym]

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

[wood carver 2]

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.

[Shredd]

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...     

[wood carver 2]

You’re a tough one! 🙂
Dave.

[Shredd]

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...   

   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...

[Roy from Pa]

Dave, didn't happen wifout pichers:)

[wood carver 2]

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.

[wood carver 2]

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.

[Flem]

I trying to imagine punching a bandsaw blade