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I learned earlier this evening that its not a very good idea to weld and grind in cargo shorts, flip flops, and a T-shirt. I already knew it was dumb, but it was one of those last minute "I really need to do this or it'll never get done" moments. I did get to momentarily enjoy slag falling between my foot and a flip flop. Anyone else have bone headed moments like that?

 

Just a side note, I did use a welding helmet and safety glasses. Protect the eyes, screw everything else. :thumbsup:

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Arc welding. My jeans were frayed. I was wondering why I was still warm after turning off the welder and standing up, by the time I looked down the flames were almost to my knees!

done basically the same thing. using an oxy/acetelyne torch, no clamp, figured i'd just hold it in place with my boot since it was a low table. small spark landed on the frayed part of my jeans, right by the heel of the boot. got pretty warm quick

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I was torching rivits on a Durango ball joint and I was wearing my standard shirt and pants work wear and the guy watching me said "your shirt is on fire!"

 

He kept repeating himself, I told him "if it bothers you then put it out", and kept working. :rotf:

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Arc welding. My jeans were frayed. I was wondering why I was still warm after turning off the welder and standing up, by the time I looked down the flames were almost to my knees!

 

That's a huge no-no with our students. If one of my guys shows up in the shop with frayed jeans or holes, we've got a some welding chaps waiting on stand by. These are no ordinary chaps either! We're talking one-size-fits-none, way-tight, crotch-grabbing leather pants. It's only about once a year that those need to come out to make an example of someone. Hmm... education. :laughin:

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