Toolfreaks Anonymous

[bantam5s]

Makes me just want to use a torch to cut metal hearing all those stories. I just bought new metal cutting wheels recently too. I'll wear the face shield and long sleeves for sure.

About tool boxes mentioned a couple pages back I got a free one similar to below when I saw it sitting on top of a full dumpster pile so I didn't even have to get into the dumpster to grab it. Couldn't believe someone tossed it as there is nothing wrong with it. 25yrs later it still looks near new. It stores a wrench set with metrics sorted by size on the top and standards sorted on the bottom.

That flat handle design for the tray may not be as rigid / sturdy, but it's lower profile and allows more access and space inside the tray for sure.

[Insanity]

Was working with a modified grinder that was used to deburr the inside of pipes that were drilled like a giant gas grill. Well lucky for me I was wearing all my PPE though had oil soaked gloves on because when it caught it spun in my hands and kept spinning after I managed to let go. It was a total bad set up to begin with and probably would have broken bones had I not a loose and oiled grip on it. It had a 3 foot piece of all thread holding a grinding stone the stone exploded at some point and the all thread had to be cut out of the pipe. Also the day I quit using the lock on feature of any grinder unless I cannot get the job done with out it.

[Firewalker]

DANG! Y'all sure have had some awful issues with angle grinders! 

[Firewalker]

Makes me just want to use a torch to cut metal hearing all those stories. I just bought new metal cutting wheels recently too. I'll wear the face shield and long sleeves for sure.

About tool boxes mentioned a couple pages back I got a free one similar to below when I saw it sitting on top of a full dumpster pile so I didn't even have to get into the dumpster to grab it. Couldn't believe someone tossed it as there is nothing wrong with it. 25yrs later it still looks near new. It stores a wrench set with metrics sorted by size on the top and standards sorted on the bottom.

Could'a been me. I really dont care for toolboxes like that, I use rolling bags or shoulder bags. 

[Buldawg76]

I agree with use of all necessary PPE gear as well but the very most important PPE we all have and should use 100% of the time is between our ears. If it does not seem safe to do or has the possibility to end badly then it most likely should be avoided at all cost.

Believe me as a mechanic for 45 plus years I have had my share of brain fade resulting in pain and suffering. But luckily still have all 10 digits albeit with a few more scars and nicks than I came with from the factory. One motto I live and work by is slow is fast and if you don't have the time to do it right the first time where will you find the time to do it right the second time.

Grinders of any type are inherently dangerous and deserve the utmost respect.

BD   

[Hoosier Daddy]

[Privateer]

I agree with use of all necessary PPE gear as well but the very most important PPE we all have and should use 100% of the time is between our ears. If it does not seem safe to do or has the possibility to end badly then it most likely should be avoided at all cost.

 

And that is exactly why I brought in my most trusted Iron Worker.
Guy is crazy good at his job! So why risk mostly unskilled workers when I can bring a true Professional at his trade?
In my line of work? He is a Tool.

[Firewalker]

One of my FAV garage tools, the 2 wheel lift! 

Such a time saver for me. Takes seconds to get the mowers (3) off the ground for blade changes/sharpening and spindle replacements (its hard on mowers in rock and cow land). 

[Novagun]

I have had a couple of mishaps. Just a couple of reshaped fingers. Not too serious as I still have them all in working order. Could have been brain fade as buldawg76 says.  I say it was impatience, lapse of attention or even fatigue.  It took a long time to accept the consequences of fatigue. Long hours do matter.
I am still on the tools in a pottering sort of way, mostly woodworking but a little very simple metal work. Just made special wood lathe tool rest to get the rest close to the working face inside a 4 inch deep bowl. All bolted and revitted . There you go another brain fade. Forgot how to spell rivet. I haven't got a welder and with bolts I can make a different shaped rest to go on the holder/post for a different job.

I am still going to talk about planes one day. Life would be pretty dull without tools.

[Buldawg76]

I agree with use of all necessary PPE gear as well but the very most important PPE we all have and should use 100% of the time is between our ears. If it does not seem safe to do or has the possibility to end badly then it most likely should be avoided at all cost.

 

And that is exactly why I brought in my most trusted Iron Worker.
Guy is crazy good at his job! So why risk mostly unskilled workers when I can bring a true Professional at his trade?
In my line of work? He is a Tool.

Yep when in doubt get qualified help.

BD

[Privateer]

Looking hard at Plasma cutters right now.
Being I need it for job sites? I need one that is rated to run off a generator at times.
That is not something Harbor Freight has.

[HunterWhite]

Looking hard at Plasma cutters right now.
Being I need it for job sites? I need one that is rated to run off a generator at times.
That is not something Harbor Freight has.

Plasma cutters are awesome 👌.
You also need regulated shop air.
You can even get CNC CONTROLLED plasma cutters!

Hunter

[Sqrl Klr]

About grinder dangers this video is appropriate. Don't worry it's comedic and only a few seconds. No blood or injury but he knows his way is not the safest way to use it hence his funny "safety first" line. https://www.sendspace.com/file/r7ta9v

[bantam5s]

It's Ryobi days at HD, so I got the Hah battery combo that I needed and the jigsaw was free.

Any tool up to a $75 value is available , but I have everything else I really need and the jigsaw was the only thing I thought might interest me.

[lizzie]

Wow David....great deal!

[Van]

  Got this neat center finder for my drill press from Micro Mark.  It really comes in handy to locate the top dead center for sights on barrels or any time you need to drill in round stock mounted in a drill press vise.     

[lizzie]

What a GREAT tool, Van!

[Sfttailrdr46]

that is a definite solution to a PITA task

[Buldawg76]

  Got this neat center finder for my drill press from Micro Mark.  It really comes in handy to locate the top dead center for sights on barrels or any time you need to drill in round stock mounted in a drill press vise.     

Got a link.

BD

[Hoosier Daddy]

That is friggin COOL!