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johnipedestran · 02-15-2011, 03:01 AM

this evening as i was putting together a reducer for a new carbon filter i had an accident.

pushed too hard and next thing i knew jammed my hand into the edge. laid things wide open next to my thumb on my palm.

just got back from emergency room with 8 stitches in my hand.

be careful!

peace
jip

RUEBEN · 02-15-2011, 03:25 AM

glad you didn't lose a finger...glad your ok

the Rock · 02-15-2011, 03:28 AM

aint no fun bro,ive got a few battle scars as ive don s/m work before>itll heal fast

02-15-2011, 04:36 AM

Does anyone use mechanic's gloves?
(There was no such thing when I worked on cars as a young'n.)

02-15-2011, 04:40 AM

OUCH!!! (holds hands in crotch)
Heres to a quick heal.

Zen Master · 02-15-2011, 04:40 AM

I've done a bit of sheetmetal work, shit is like a razor blade, I still cringe at the thought of some cuts I've had.

WasntMe · 02-15-2011, 04:48 AM

I NEVER do sheet metal work, use power tools, touch fiber glass, or use chisels without them:

Leather work gloves are a must have safety item ... goggles too.

GoldenSilence · 02-15-2011, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by johnipedestran

this evening as i was putting together a reducer for a new carbon filter i had an accident.

pushed too hard and next thing i knew jammed my hand into the edge. laid things wide open next to my thumb on my palm.

just got back from emergency room with 8 stitches in my hand.

be careful!

peace
jip

Dude i was assembling a 12-10" reducer on saturday and managed to split the tip of my thumb to the bone thru a shop glove. Couldn't believe it, one slip and i slice right thru rawhide and my nail....

newmexgrow · 02-15-2011, 05:22 AM

pushing is where you get hurt..never push on something when you can pull on something..this oges for wrences ratchets and sheet metal. If you slip, yu often put lots of force on the impact point, which is how you can cut a glove.

It's a fine idea to have first aid supplies and the number of your local hospital if you do something really bad..like cut an artery

treat all sheet metal like razors and all electrical wiring like it's live and you're standing barefoot in a puddle of water.

Oh yeah..handling chemicals..keep your googles on and NEVER use any container that is typically used for consumption for mixing or storgae. you'll live longer.

I was filling a storgae battery a few years ago and came a few mm's from splashing acid in my eye...when I pulled the hose out of the battery, a drop of acid flipped up onto my face..getting ph up/down in your eye would be equally as nasty. Have a squirt bottle filled with water handy by your sink..it's an eye saver.

glad the injury wasn't severe enough to cause real damage. Buddy of mine tlost three fingers on a table saw a few years ago. Great product out there if you use a table saw in your mainline work. "sawstop".

I'd like something like that to zap me when I'm about to wack my head on a reflector hood.

Yah`mon · 02-15-2011, 05:28 AM

I'm a Union Pipefitter and we joke around with Tin knockers (sheet metal workers) They really are lucky to retire with 10fingers.

Good idea to wear nice work gloves around sheet metal even Kevlar sleeves are a good idea , and just be conscious around it, It will slice you like a red knife through butter. Also same goes for porcelain, not that you will have much in your grow room, but if you ever move a toilet etc, don't mess around it can slice your hand off no problem!

Yah`mon

02-15-2011, 03:01 AM	#1
johnipedestran 1% Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: High Posts: 1,137	be careful w/sheet metal! this evening as i was putting together a reducer for a new carbon filter i had an accident. pushed too hard and next thing i knew jammed my hand into the edge. laid things wide open next to my thumb on my palm. just got back from emergency room with 8 stitches in my hand. be careful! peace jip __________________ The Question of The Meaning of Life is not edifying. One must immerse oneself in The River of Life and let the Question drift away. --Buddha FUCKEM
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02-15-2011, 03:28 AM	#3
the Rock Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: nocal Posts: 832	aint no fun bro,ive got a few battle scars as ive don s/m work before>itll heal fast __________________ The Rock says this
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Zen Master Cannasseur Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,444	I've done a bit of sheetmetal work, shit is like a razor blade, I still cringe at the thought of some cuts I've had. __________________ A wise man makes his own decisions, an ignorant man follows the public opinion Coliseum vert SOG https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=240351
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02-15-2011, 05:22 AM	#9
newmexgrow Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 26	have a moment to think.... pushing is where you get hurt..never push on something when you can pull on something..this oges for wrences ratchets and sheet metal. If you slip, yu often put lots of force on the impact point, which is how you can cut a glove. It's a fine idea to have first aid supplies and the number of your local hospital if you do something really bad..like cut an artery treat all sheet metal like razors and all electrical wiring like it's live and you're standing barefoot in a puddle of water. Oh yeah..handling chemicals..keep your googles on and NEVER use any container that is typically used for consumption for mixing or storgae. you'll live longer. I was filling a storgae battery a few years ago and came a few mm's from splashing acid in my eye...when I pulled the hose out of the battery, a drop of acid flipped up onto my face..getting ph up/down in your eye would be equally as nasty. Have a squirt bottle filled with water handy by your sink..it's an eye saver. glad the injury wasn't severe enough to cause real damage. Buddy of mine tlost three fingers on a table saw a few years ago. Great product out there if you use a table saw in your mainline work. "sawstop". I'd like something like that to zap me when I'm about to wack my head on a reflector hood.
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02-15-2011, 05:28 AM	#10
Yah`mon Quality over Quantity... Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Preferably a Lake, the Woods, a Stream, or Field. Hunting and Fishing in Michigan! Posts: 678	I'm a Union Pipefitter and we joke around with Tin knockers (sheet metal workers) They really are lucky to retire with 10fingers. Good idea to wear nice work gloves around sheet metal even Kevlar sleeves are a good idea , and just be conscious around it, It will slice you like a red knife through butter. Also same goes for porcelain, not that you will have much in your grow room, but if you ever move a toilet etc, don't mess around it can slice your hand off no problem! Yah`mon __________________
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02-15-2011, 03:25 AM	#2
RUEBEN New Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 12	glad you didn't lose a finger...glad your ok
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02-15-2011, 04:36 AM	#4
potlatch Guest Posts: n/a	Does anyone use mechanic's gloves? (There was no such thing when I worked on cars as a young'n.)
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02-15-2011, 04:40 AM	#5
wiseone Guest Posts: n/a	OUCH!!! (holds hands in crotch) Heres to a quick heal.
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02-15-2011, 04:48 AM	#7
WasntMe Saw me bang'n on the sofa... Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 906	I NEVER do sheet metal work, use power tools, touch fiber glass, or use chisels without them: Leather work gloves are a must have safety item ... goggles too.
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