[theforge] Safety remind

Demon Buddha [email protected]
Mon Jun 16 18:32:00 2003


> 
> We all know how dangerous the angle grinders are, but its easy to forget.
> Don't.
	
	Add chainsaws to that list.  And buffers.
> 
> Today i  was using my 4 1/2 incher with a thin cutting blade to cut some
> sheet metal and it was going well.  I was holding it with one hand out at
> full extension when it suddenly caught in the sheet metal and lept 3 feet
> through the air onto my leg where it cut through my pants and danced briefly
> but efficiently with my thigh.  All, naturally,  in a split second.
> 
> I'm wiser than I was, and have dodged another bullet.
> 
> Be safe,   Jeff Valentine
> 
	How'd your thigh fare?

	Hope you're OK.  Careful out there kiddies.