My Industrial Cabin Build

[WoodChuckDad]

I've always thought that you should never mix tape and dope. One or the other. I spend a little extra for the better tape, which has always worked for me.

I forget what your fittings look like. Did you use brass fitting for all your threaded fittings?

They are all brass except the kitchen faucet (I think it is stainless).

 

[WoodChuckDad]

We had plans to work on the house tonight but the tractor had a flat tire. We broke the seal on the front tire. We used a ratchet strap and finally got it to reseal. Unfortunately when I was taking the strap off I managed to punch myself in the face. The battery had died and I did t capture it. I am a little disappointed because I am not exactly sure what happened. I had constricted the tire and then put air innit. Then couldn’t get the buckle open and used two hands and I guess the tire sort of ballooned out to it’s normal circumference and threw the buckle in my face. At first I thought my nose was broken but there was very little blood. It is swollen but not too bad. I called my nephew who is a paramedic and after talking to him decided to skip the ER. If I still feel like crap in the morning I will re-evaluate. I think I was lucky.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

OUCH! That smarts. Hope it gets better quickly.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Sorry, hope it’s better soon.

 

[Buppies]

Sorry that happened hope you heal soon

 

[pmsmechanic]

There is an easier way....

Get well soon!

 

[ovrszd]

There is an easier way....

Get well soon!

People freak out over using a flammable. But as the OP discovered, there are hazards to using a rachet strap that are far worse.

 

[EddieWalker]

That's scary. Guess it could have been worse. Hopefully it will just bruise a little and heal quickly.

 

[747driver]

OUCH ! You were lucky but the man upstairs knows you are on a deadline to get the house ready for drywall !

I have to much respect for tire air pressures to take chances. Working on commercial and military aircraft for 30+ yrs. you just didn't take the chance of something whipping you !!!

Now back to your build David !!

 

[airbiscuit]

I've never owned a ratchet strap that was easy to loosen.