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Fixing a leaky weld on a flange

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[–] taxon@lemmy.world 38 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I get it, this is a home shop, but...

  • sandals
  • shorts
  • no face shield
  • no hearing protection
  • no gloves
  • improper ventilation
  • etc.
[–] ddplf@szmer.info 12 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

"Enthusiast" my ass

You deserve every burn your car will get from this

[–] stardustwager@lemm.ee 9 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Taking the cats off your car should result in an instant scrap

[–] Bakkoda@sh.itjust.works 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] OldChicoAle@lemmy.world 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

It takes one injury to change your entire life. It's not "waiting for optimal conditions". It's basic PPE.

[–] thesentientsprig@lemmy.fediverse.win -3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

If you think grinding down a weld is that dangerous then feel free to wear it yourself

[–] lka1988@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

You do see all those sparks flying, yes?

Those are metal particles. Flying into your face.

Quit being fucking stupid. Other people will see you doing this shit, too.

They're not flying into my face, they're flying out in a plane coming off the edge of the disc. Fuck off, skill issue 🖕 not saying anyone should do this

[–] Brkdncr@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago