Never did that before (not in a good way)

[SHORT KID]

Been there and done that!!!! Good thing my better half sews good to keep my clothes put together. But wearing sneakers while welding like I have done while doing a small job is just one learning experience!!!!!!!! :confused2:

 

[Mark @ Everlast]

That picture is a good reason to wear underwear.

A burn is guaranteed in welding. Get used to it. After a while, you can concentrate and won't flinch or feel anything...much. I've seen guys that got 3rd degree burns never break an arc. Mind over matter. Its not the smell of burning denim I mind. Its the smell of burning flesh.

 

[rankrank1]

....wearing sneakers while welding like I have done while doing a small job is just one learning experience!!!!!!!! :confused2:

It cracks my up to watch the the Youtubers in shorts, short sleeve shirt, no gloves, and flipflops while welding. Even if they are lucky enough to avoid burns (which I doubt) you would at least think that they would know it is not good for their skin anyway.

 

[crazyal]

the real welders finish the rod THEN put the fire out:laughing:

A seasoned (old) welder can do it without saying "ouch" or squirming around as he finishes the weld.

I do have a question. What if you are mig welding? Waiting for a 40lb spool to get used up could be rather painful. I guess that's why I was a weld inspector not a welder.

 

[willfick]

Somebody say "pictures"? Here's a perfectly good pair of well broken in blue jeans headed for a life as cutoffs.
I don't know if you see the file name with these uploads, but I just noticed I labeled this one "liar_liar"
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