Never do this.

[sgs]

In the attached picture...on the welding table sits my Hypertherm.

The Miller was parked between the bench and drill press.

Wheeling the welder out today notice its stuck on something and I think that something is the base of the drill press. Give it a good hard tug and quickly reminded the air hose for the Hypertherm was rolled up and sitting over the top of the argon tank on the welding cart.

Crash the Hypertherm comes off the table and lands on the concrete floor on the front lower right corner. Table is 36 inches off the floor.

After using up all the swear words I know (and thats a few)...pick it up, check it over. The main metal case managed to pop out of the front face opposite side that it hit...but other then that not a mark.

Took a look inside...all ok so poped case back as it should be and works like a Hypertherm is supposed to.
Will avoid doing this again.

Gordon S.

 

[Gary S]

We all have an "oops" at times and have to learn from them.

I learned that it isn't wise to weld when you are wearing slippers. Welding sparks on your ankles aren't cool.

 

[bczygan]

My boss can always tell where I am in the shop.....by the sound of the crashes, bangs and booms of the things I trip and stumble over...

 

[bad_idea]

I work in ship repair on Navy ships. You would be sick to know the hits some of the equipment takes. Drop a welding machine down a ladder, pick it up, and start welding. They build this gear for abuse! You just gave the machine character.

 

[artrem]

Hope that gas cylinder is secured....

 

[NUTTSGT]

I think I know what my first word would have been. . . . . .

 

[Dustball]

I think I know what my first word would have been. . . . . .

Who put that there?!

At least that's what I tell myself when I screw up.

 

[brownbagg]

shipyard question. Im in shipyards a lot but not a welder. I notice all the electrical welders are out ion the elements with no protection, out in the rain, snow and sleet

how do they hold up. are they water or weather proof

 

[sgs]

Sometimes a fix is staring you right in the face...

Gordon S.

 

[cyamaha2007]

Dont feel too bad. Ive been there, done that, got the t-shirt.