One thing worth adding to the list of precautions is getting hold of a
breathing mask,
if you're going to be doing a lot of grinding and welding.
When I'd finished replacing the sills and floorpans on my XJ6 I found myself
coughing up some pretty disgusting
gunge for weeks afterwards - probably a mix of grinding dust, paint, bits of
soundproofing, underseal, etc.
Even good masks seem to make your safety glasses steam up, but its got to be
better than breathing in all that carcinogenic crud...
Regards,
Neil
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-6pack@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-6pack@autox.team.net]On
> Behalf Of Robert M. Lang
> Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2002 09:28
> To: Peter Macholdt
> Cc: 6pack@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Home welder
>
>
> Hi,
>
> Congrats on purchasing the welder.
>
> Don't forget the keyword is SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY.
>
> Use safety glasses when grinding (I can tell you first hand that a sliver
> of steel in your cornea is extremely unpleasant!) Actually, I can tell you
> that twice. Me and the opthimologist were on a first name basis for a
> while.
>
> Use ear plugs or other hearing protection when grinding. I have about 40
> db hearing loss in my left ear (well, I have to admit that 35 years of
> rock and roll (I play the drums and bass) and a demonstrated addiction to
> race cars have also played into this), but grinding is WICKED LOUD. Note:
> New England Euphamism.
>
> Get several pairs of leather gloves (like Mechanix brand). I saved myself
> from over 10 serious burns when I put my hand down to catch my balance
> right after welding a section of body. The glove smoked and my hand was
> saved. Third degree burns are no fun.
>
> Despite all the precautions you take, you'll be amazed at the injuries
> that you can get doing this stuff. The "most fun" is the red-hot "blob" of
> steel that gets into your sleeve when you're lying on your back. WOW! Hint
> - DON'T MOVE, THAT WAY YOU LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF 3RD DEGREE BURNS THAT YOU
> GET!
>
> It's all great fun, but I'm serious about the safety aspect. You simply
> cannot be too safe doing this stuff.
>
> regards,
> rml
> p.s. and get the flammable liquids out of the garage if you can! I had a
> rag catch fire the very first time I used my welder! It was probably 5
> feet from where I was welding. Life's been good to me, so far!
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