My idea for this thread (and possible Sticky) is to compile a list of potential money/life saving advice that can be delivered in one sentence.
I think back to some of things that I have learned throughout my time here, and I realize that I have simply stumbled onto some very good advice that could have presented some disastrous results had I not found it. I also realize that my finding of this advice was pure luck; perhaps a thread naturally bird-walked onto the topic, or a product review brought it out...point being, it was not expressly given, and it could have easily been missed.
I also realize that many people don't have time to spend hours on here, and they need straight to the point, condensed information in a readily accessible format. So let's create a list of your best advice that you can give that is short and to the point.
I'd say let's avoid arguing, but if someone says something incorrect/dangerous, it should be addressed and removed.
I'll start:
1. NEVER use brake cleaner as a cleaner before welding...it can kill you
2. ALWAYS set your torque wrenches to their lowest setting when not in use...it preserves the calibration, and can save the tool (I don't even know when I heard this, but I know that I have 3 torque wrenches that I didn't do this for that are now probably ruined, or at best severely inaccurate)
Your turn..
I think back to some of things that I have learned throughout my time here, and I realize that I have simply stumbled onto some very good advice that could have presented some disastrous results had I not found it. I also realize that my finding of this advice was pure luck; perhaps a thread naturally bird-walked onto the topic, or a product review brought it out...point being, it was not expressly given, and it could have easily been missed.
I also realize that many people don't have time to spend hours on here, and they need straight to the point, condensed information in a readily accessible format. So let's create a list of your best advice that you can give that is short and to the point.
I'd say let's avoid arguing, but if someone says something incorrect/dangerous, it should be addressed and removed.
I'll start:
1. NEVER use brake cleaner as a cleaner before welding...it can kill you
2. ALWAYS set your torque wrenches to their lowest setting when not in use...it preserves the calibration, and can save the tool (I don't even know when I heard this, but I know that I have 3 torque wrenches that I didn't do this for that are now probably ruined, or at best severely inaccurate)
Your turn..