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Discussion in 'Garage / Workshop' started by EL TACOROJO, Sep 17, 2010.

  1. Nov 19, 2019 at 8:28 AM
    six5crèéd

    six5crèéd Go fish.

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    The only time I've ever worn a mask while welding is if I'm welding galvanized metal. That white dust/smoke will hurt you.
     
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  2. Nov 19, 2019 at 8:35 AM
    six5crèéd

    six5crèéd Go fish.

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    Be careful using a plasma cutter or torch not to set your pants on fire :D It's only about the third time for me :rofl:

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  3. Nov 19, 2019 at 8:46 AM
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    I wear the Miller one @Shmellmopwho posted except I have the organic vapor filters and also wear it when spraying paint or chemicals with fumes.

    I also wear it when grinding.
     
  4. Nov 19, 2019 at 1:20 PM
    Wyoming09

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    This it was more the fumes from the other welders then the fumes I made.
     
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  5. Nov 19, 2019 at 1:21 PM
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    I have a 3m mask that I wear when I have a fair amount of welding to do, but if it’s just some tacks I don’t sweat it too much. I try to always wear one when I grind...my nose always thanks me later.
     
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  6. Nov 19, 2019 at 1:23 PM
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    We don`t talk about this!!

    You have now cursed everyone that read your post to catch on fire!!

    After the house and Corvette I got real careful !!
     
  7. Nov 19, 2019 at 3:35 PM
    six5crèéd

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    Most of my clothes are burned from years of welding plus they are just getting broke in anyway :D

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  8. Nov 19, 2019 at 4:06 PM
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    Same.

    If any thing, catching my self on fire on a regular occurrence, I've really reduced my my panic response.

    I don't even panic anymore. Others have commented this about me.

    "Can you pour a bit of your beer on me to knock down the flames please?" Has happened more than once.
     
  9. Nov 20, 2019 at 9:36 AM
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    Gunshot-6A Prime Beef

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    Wuss. I plasma cut in shorts :cool:
     
  10. Nov 20, 2019 at 9:42 AM
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    I thought about letting these burn so I could have some jorts like dad used to wear but I figure it wasn't a good time with winter coming on quick :D
     
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  11. Nov 20, 2019 at 9:56 AM
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    I was wearing synthetic hiking shorts at the time. Maybe not my smartest move. Melted nylon adhered to your skin is a bugger to get off. Granted I was taking the halfassed "lean way forward to protect yourself" routine.

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  12. Nov 20, 2019 at 1:13 PM
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    Some lessons are expensive to learn !!

    Sometimes your lucky
     
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  14. Nov 20, 2019 at 3:58 PM
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    This is my last welding project,leaf blower for my Gravely :)
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  15. Nov 20, 2019 at 4:04 PM
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    Holy shit! How well does that move leaves?! Want!

    I'd like to see a vid.

    Kirk
     
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  16. Nov 20, 2019 at 5:02 PM
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    Making more sense now.
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  17. Nov 20, 2019 at 5:09 PM
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  18. Nov 20, 2019 at 5:46 PM
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    I think I found my next project...
     
  19. Nov 20, 2019 at 5:46 PM
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    Bigdaddy4760 Well traveled Older Than Dirt

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    That’s just what you need
     
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  20. Nov 20, 2019 at 6:59 PM
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    Done. Paint is next then wrapping it with lights.
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