Shop Safety Tips...

[Ggg]

how do rin test wheels?

This only applies to stone grinding wheels.
Prior to mounting the wheel.
Put something in the center hole that isn't soft like a screw driver, wrench, wooden stick, etc. Then take another similar object and gently knock it once against the side of the wheel. If the wheel has no cracks it will have a nice ring to it. If it is a sour or dull ring then there is a crack in it somewhere, if this is the case destroy the wheel.

 

[Ggg]

Don't leave chuck keys in the side of the chuck.
Hydraulic press tips-
Don't put your face in there to watch what you are doing. Wear a full face shield. Make certain the press is capable for what you want to do. Over exerting a press is very dangerous. It will twist and distort, and once the weak link fails then all heck starts flying in all directions. If you can stand to the side while operating the pump, that way the press frame will hopefully shield you.

 

[tatra]

with electric cars coming into the norm soon, wearing of jewlellery when generators are in operation could result in the electromagnetic field ripping out piercings and such.........

 

[Uncle Buck]

how do rin test wheels?

Actually this was a very good suggestion even ring test brand new stones that come from the store, cause a certain percentage will be cracked. Suspend the stone on the blade of a screwdriver and tap it on the side in 3-4 places and listen for the ringing tone the stone should emit, if all you hear is a dull thud you have a cracked stone.

 

[haulna]

Unplug or remove the battery on a power drill or power saw before changing out a bit or blade.

 

[Crzydmnd72]

Avoid back injuries and muscle strain, use lifts, buddy system , 2 wheel dollies etc for heavy lifting.

Anti slip mats in high traffic areas and keeping floors clean.

Look up at exposed light fixtures and consider getting lensed fixtures or at least safety coated bulbs.

 

[e-tek]

OMG you guys are a bunch of pansies!

I do as my Dad and my Grandpa did before me - I can't stand safety goggles - can't see, don't wear ear muffs - can't hear, definitely not gloves - can't feel what I'm doing....and as for not wearing loose, dangling clothes, I can't be bothered to change every time I want to use my drill, lathe or grinder!!

If it was good enough for Dad and his Dad, it's good enough for me.

PS - Dad is blind in one eye and can't see out of the other, but he hears OK - if you really yell. He's always done things with his own two hands - so now he just does half of those things. As for Grandpa....don't ask.