Grinding and flying Sparks

[Industrial Toys]

I don't think anyone I know that owns grinders for a living has any guards on them. And come to think of it, they never wear any eye protection. But doing that for fifty years! Lucky or just doing things safely a certain way?

I have done very little grinding work where you don't have to repositon the grinder three or four times and a sheild DOES get in the way.

 

[dragoneggs]

I don't think anyone I know that owns grinders for a living has any guards on them. And come to think of it, they never wear any eye protection. But doing that for fifty years! Lucky or just doing things safely a certain way?

I have done very little grinding work where you don't have to repositon the grinder three or four times and a sheild DOES get in the way.

Yes, moving the guard is necessary but not using it isn't smart IMO. Most of mine are moveable without having to reach for a tool.

Do agree that handling and positioning it such that if it fails to minimize risk of injury is smart.

 

[the old grind]

I just bought a second 6' x 8' HFT f-glass welding blanket. ~$35 US and IMO a good product.

Grommets allow hanging, but I usually just lay one over the nearest items at risk when forced into the garage or barn by wind.

 

[Industrial Toys]

I hve one too, bought on sale. Only used it once I think, but a good thing to have on hand. Nice and heavy too, so it doesn't blow away.

 

[dragoneggs]

which one did you guys get? I see several on line at HF.

 

[Industrial Toys]

I got mine at Princess AUTO so probably the same as what HF has to offer. I thought 6X8 was about right, but maybe mine isn't quite that big. I'm not sure I ever used the thing all spread out yet.

Always meant to get a screen, but just don't have the room in my shop for yet another thing.

 

[bigtiller]

I decided on a 6x8 screen from northern tool. I hope it is well constructed because I thought the price was a little high. That is why I just ordered one instead of two. I may order a second one if it looks to be better than some China junk, I'll let you know after I use it. It's delivery date is sometime between Friday and Monday.

Ind toys....I like your spark screen video, I don't think I could afford one of them. It's odd that sparks can pit glass but has little effect on skin.

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[Industrial Toys]

Like I said before. I can't believe the number of people I have seen that direct grinder debris at good stuff. Not so much the sparks but metal in there. It will rust and eat into paint. That's OK I guess. It's unfortunatley often customers stuff.

Not only that. I don't think they have made paint that can match the durability of that "shop dust". What is it? Paint overspray, grinding dust and just dirt??? Maybe worse if you have a hot and then cold shop in a changing climate with varying dew point. I cover a lot of stuff with old bed sheets. Looks like helll, probably an extra fire hazzard, but I don't like that shop coating on my stuff.

 

[grsthegreat]

I have 2 of the harbor freight fiberglass blankets. One for the welder and one for my smoker. Works great at maintaining temps in the smoker in the winter time.

 

[the old grind]

... I [still] can't believe the number of people I have seen that direct grinder debris at good stuff. Not so much the sparks but metal in there. It will rust and eat into paint. ... I cover a lot of stuff with old bed-sheets. Looks like heqq, probably an extra fire hazard, but I don't like that s__ coating on my stuff.

:thumbsup: Doesn't take much, does it? I also put a piece of wood under my 14" 'chop saw'. Avoiding rust stains from cutting a lot in one spot taught me that 'combustibles' usually don't catch fire easily from grinding sparks if you just keep an eye on 'em.

I have 2 of the harbor freight fiberglass blankets. One for the welder and one for my smoker. Works great at maintaining temps in the smoker in the winter time.

Ayup. :drink: A little ($) can do a lot.

btw, a guy can about ruin a shirt by not wearing an apron with the usual PPE. (DAMHIK :laughing

You guys knew that.

 

[Industrial Toys]

Funny, I was going to mention that. A coton rag will catch fire easily. It's on par with using a cheap wire wheel on a grinder, shirtless. Picking those steel wires out of your belly is fun! On ocassion I didn't even know I had been stuck and was horrified to see steel wire sticking out of my skin! Sometimes quite deeply.

 

[BravoXray]

btw, a guy can about ruin a shirt by not wearing an apron with the usual PPE. (DAMHIK :laughing

You guys knew that.

I have a couple of shirts with ventilation holes from using a grinder.

Like AvE says:
If your welds sound like bacon you're doin just fine. If they smell like bacon, partner, you're on fire.

BTDT

 

[dragoneggs]

I have a couple of shirts with ventilation holes from using a grinder.

Like AvE says:
If your welds sound like bacon you're doin just fine. If they smell like bacon, partner, you're on fire.

BTDT

Me too. And I like your handle!

 

[BravoXray]

Me too. And I like your handle!

It's the result of owning a Kubota BX and being a pilot.

 

[dragoneggs]

It's the result of owning a Kubota BX and being a pilot.

Roger that. 73.

 

[bigtiller]

The UPS truck dropped off the curtain yesterday. It assembled quickly but the vinyl curtain needs to hang for a few days to get the wrinkles out of it. I have it hanging with some spring clamps for now.

It looks to be fairly sturdy so I will recommend it "good enough" for me.

The only ding would be for casters. For the price of it, it would have been nice if wheels were included.

 

[user.69169]

4 holes + 4 chair castrs from chair waiting to go to landfill solve dat. Best get some braces on de frame before you get to rolling. Think into only hanging from top so shower curtain can be a energy killer to objects flying at it. Last a lot longer dat way den if you stretch tight.

 

[ovrszd]

The UPS truck dropped off the curtain yesterday. It assembled quickly but the vinyl curtain needs to hang for a few days to get the wrinkles out of it. I have it hanging with some spring clamps for now.

It looks to be fairly sturdy so I will recommend it "good enough" for me.

The only ding would be for casters. For the price of it, it would have been nice if wheels were included.

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I would agree. Nice shop!!!!

 

[bigtiller]

4 holes + 4 chair castrs from chair waiting to go to landfill solve dat. Best get some braces on de frame before you get to rolling. Think into only hanging from top so shower curtain can be a energy killer to objects flying at it. Last a lot longer dat way den if you stretch tight.

That's a good tip, it might be just about anything flying with a vice, steel tables, and hammers working nearby.

 

[bigtiller]

I would agree. Nice shop!!!!

Thanks. The curtain is to protect a friends equipment he will be storing for the winter. He lost his shed last August 10 during the derecho. I don't want to splatter his big shiny JD tractors with my junky welding.