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 Aug 5 2013, 07:37 PM
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can't remember  Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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Hi folks. I tend to be preachy, and there is a reason. Last night my son didn't notice that his rod was actually melting away in the tig torch. About 3 quarter inch of molten aluminum fell into his shoe at the ankle. This caused A 3rd DEGREE BURN!! When I saw a quarter sized part that looked like roast chicken I felt sick, kept my mouth shut and bundled him to the ER. It all happened fast and would have been worse except we ALWAYS have water around the welding. I was throwing water at him by the time he was getting his shoe pulled off. That limited the damage. Now he has to work on pulling dead flesh off as the new scar forms. Take strong pain killer, follow by shower, follow by wound treatment.
So take dare with everything, and keep body, soul and 914 together. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) |
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| r_towle |
Aug 5 2013, 09:34 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,599 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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so what your saying is that my normal summer welding outfit of flip flops and shorts may not be adequate protection?
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| GaroldShaffer |
Aug 5 2013, 09:50 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,624 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None 
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QUOTE(r_towle @ Aug 5 2013, 10:34 PM)  so what your saying is that my normal summer welding outfit of flip flops and shorts may not be adequate protection? In SoCal & Hawaii yes, rest of states no. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I took a 12 week (Saturdays only for 5hrs a day) welding class 6yrs ago. I learned the hard way what happens when you don't tuck your welding jacket sleeve into your welding glove. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) |
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| tomeric914 |
Aug 6 2013, 08:07 AM
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One Lap of America in a 914! Group: Members Posts: 1,259 Joined: 25-May 08 From: Syracuse, NY Member No.: 9,101 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(Garold Shaffer @ Aug 5 2013, 11:50 PM) I learned the hard way what happens when you don't tuck your welding jacket sleeve into your welding glove. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) Some things get burned into your memory. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) |
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