Hot work outside?

[bad_idea]

I guess it would have been better to ask this at the beginning of summer, but... How do you all do grinding or welding outside? The little bit I did out in the driveway left rust stains on the driveway. I tried to use a torch to cut material in the back yard and kept setting the lawn on fire.

 

[thightower]

A scrap piece of plywood, usually 1/2 or thicker, or sheet metal works good for a shield for sparks. I know the plywood don't make sense, but does work good as long as you don't put the torch directly on it. It may smolder a little, but its better than a fire in the yard.

 

[deathbound]

Get a couple fire blankets from a welding shop.

 

[slip knot]

I use a piece of plywood myself. Soak with a hose and get to work. the worst it will do is smolder some.

We've been in a drought here for a few years and I get real paranoid about grass fires and this method has been the best for me.

 

[Racecarl]

Soak the work area down with a garden hose, and keep the hose handy for errant sparks.

 

[bad_idea]

Water and hot work hadn't occurred to me. Not a terrible idea. I am familiar with using plywood to contain hot work. We usually use fire retardant plywood to build containments at work. (I work in ship repair)

 

[camarotoolman]

Please be careful not to set your clothing on fire, had an old friend die that way, not a good way to go. About a year later my uncle was hurt bad welding, he set his pants on fire.