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seldomseen65 · 07-13-2009, 10:36 PM

i guess mine would be a stand up grinder, don't really trust those mothers,, it can be dangerous if I'm grinding something on it ,,

dammitmitchell · 07-14-2009, 08:28 PM

i am going to have to say my kids.. because when they start going through everything it's like.. grreeeaaat what's going to break now..
and WHY would you touch daddy while he's welding..
and of course it's WET dont touch it!
"no honey im wearing gloves because this sharp metal feels good! GO GET SHOES ON..."
and.. then my blood pressure shoots up.. and so on and so forth..

Fred T · 07-18-2009, 03:28 PM

In my shop the most dangerous tool is usually the idiot operator that doesn't follow the safety rules. This results in mangled body parts, such as the tablesaw fingernail trim.

seldomseen65 · 07-18-2009, 05:35 PM

some times the most dangerous thing in the shop ,is me, not really paying attention to what I'm doing with any power tool,
that's including the stand up grinder,, ouch Fred that looks cute !!! i forgot to put on some gloves one time and almost got one of my fingers, get well Fred and watch out for the most dangerous tool in your shop..

Heinz55 · 07-20-2009, 01:36 PM

Shop at home: Framing nailer. Nailed skipped and lodged in first finger on other hand, on my birthday no less. But was pleased to see hospitable uses craftsman vice grips with demerol to pull out objects like that. (tried to pull it out myself, but ringshank nails in bone are a *****).

Shop at work. THE STUDENTS I teach. very enthusiatic, but kids have no sense of there own mortality. Forklifts, presses, iron workers, grinders, oxy torches, table saw. Average 1 injury a month, not bad considering the number of students in program. But table saw(s) have to be fed once a year it seems to keep them happy.

d10s69c10 · 07-22-2009, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Heinz55

but ringshank nails in bone are a *****).

But table saw(s) have to be fed once a year it seems to keep them happy.

me and you are right on track haha. FYI a ringshank in the ear Really hurts

jgh64pkup · 07-22-2009, 06:13 PM

i have to change my mind on what i said before
dont ever use a wire wheel on an angle grinder when your wearing a shirt with holes in it

kernalklink · 07-24-2009, 11:31 AM

im going to also have to say the 7" black and decker wildcat grinder - especially when fitted with a 12" blade from the chop saw - i didnt get hurt but it was intense - we had a long safety meeting before we started cutting that day

basemodel67 · 02-20-2010, 09:59 PM

Ha! I got a ringshank right in the shin when I was framing. I had to use my own pliers to pull it out even though it was only in 1".

Also, the press is bad. Me and my nephew were pressing wheel studs in a Toyota hub, turns out dude at NAPA gave us ones a little too big. Pressure went up, part cocked and slapped him in the pinky and TOTALLY exploded it! There was meat hanging out of three places. Lots of stitches later it looked like an italian sausage. Not quite as bad as the time he shortened his thumb to the first knuckle on a 12" sander with 36 grit. Better him than me... I guess.

Sillyoldman · 02-23-2010, 12:35 AM

Bandsaw is my most dangerous tool. I have not had any bad experiences with it. My wire feed got me pretty good. I was welding shut a hole in my bed rail. I had gloves on and was holding a metal plate underneath to weld to. The wire slipped through a crack and burned through my glove and about an inch down inside the tip if my finger.

lyrikz · 02-23-2010, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Sillyoldman

Bandsaw is my most dangerous tool. I have not had any bad experiences with it. My wire feed got me pretty good. I was welding shut a hole in my bed rail. I had gloves on and was holding a metal plate underneath to weld to. The wire slipped through a crack and burned through my glove and about an inch down inside the tip if my finger.

THAT sounds painful. Your fingers are an inch thick.. :| man, i have small hands then.

1sikchicksc10 · 02-23-2010, 05:37 PM

Welder.. was moving it around to the other side of my truck, threw the nossle over my shoulder and the wire feed went thru my thin pants and into my right buttcheek.. not a good feeling lol.

Longblock · 03-17-2010, 09:54 PM

Parts Washer.....

tapeworm · 03-18-2010, 01:55 AM

Sawzall-
The of list of stuff I can destroy with it (along with my occasional bad judgement)is endless!

chris mc bride · 03-18-2010, 12:15 PM

my mind it always gets me into trouble.It cost me a cpl of fortunes already in life.But hey its always fun.

Longhorn321 · 03-19-2010, 07:51 AM

I would have to say I am the most dangerous tool in my shop. I have never had a tool jump out of my tool box and bite me. It's always me who uses a cheap socket and too long of a ratchet on a really tight bolt that causes the loss of blood and skin on my knuckles.

bubba327 · 03-19-2010, 10:30 PM

Grinders for sure ..
I Have made far too many trips to the Eye doctor to have them scrape a steel spark out of my eye.
I used to wear a shield but sparks would bounce in behind the shield and head for my eye. I wear prescription glasses and plastic safety goggles when I grind now but still always getting dirt or something in my eyes.
I have been pretty lucky ,I still have all 10 fingers and toes.

KQQL IT · 03-21-2010, 04:51 PM

Me...

ETsC10 · 03-28-2010, 07:34 PM

Die grinder with a cutoff wheel (done that) and table saw kick-backs (saw that).

Otherwise, leaving crap on the floor to slip/trip on (done that a bunch).

kdrodworks316 · 03-31-2010, 12:06 AM

eh, Mossberg Shotgun, The tool that keeps the bad guys out. KACHUCK!

ERASER5 · 03-31-2010, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by kdrodworks316

eh, Mossberg Shotgun, The tool that keeps the bad guys out. KACHUCK!

I too have a black belt in Ching Ching Pow!

apacheracing · 04-05-2010, 08:59 PM

Beer Bottle opener, and next the saws all

RunninLo · 04-13-2010, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 1sikchicksc10

Welder.. was moving it around to the other side of my truck, threw the nossle over my shoulder and the wire feed went thru my thin pants and into my right buttcheek.. not a good feeling lol.

Been there done that. Let's just say I have a matching pair of scars. One on my right knee the other on the Marble Pouch. Talk about not cool.

Josh

BR3W CITY · 04-14-2010, 02:39 PM

4-1/2" milwaukee grinder with a wire wheel. Leaned in a little too far yesterday and it sucked up my right sleeve. I almost pooped. I also had the same tool take 1/4" out of my index finger when it had a grinding disc on it.
After that maybe my welder...I've burned the same foot twice with embers (don't weld sitting down cross-legged) and lit myself on fire a number of times.

1sikchicksc10 · 04-14-2010, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by RunninLo

Been there done that. Let's just say I have a matching pair of scars. One on my right knee the other on the Marble Pouch. Talk about not cool.

Josh

Hahahaha yikes.. no bueno on the marble pouch. Hope you recovered ok! LOL I know my ass did..

07-13-2009, 10:36 PM	#76
seldomseen65 spirit rider66 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: pahrump, nevada, in the bowels of the Mojave desert Posts: 291	Re: Most dangerous tool in your shop and why!!!!!! i guess mine would be a stand up grinder, don't really trust those mothers,, it can be dangerous if I'm grinding something on it ,, __________________ :Chevy: If you don't run your own life,, some one else will. to our vets,, welcome home,, and thank you for your service.:Chevy:

07-14-2009, 08:28 PM	#77
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: Most dangerous tool in your shop and why!!!!!! i am going to have to say my kids.. because when they start going through everything it's like.. grreeeaaat what's going to break now.. and WHY would you touch daddy while he's welding.. and of course it's WET dont touch it! "no honey im wearing gloves because this sharp metal feels good! GO GET SHOES ON..." and.. then my blood pressure shoots up.. and so on and so forth.. __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042

07-18-2009, 03:28 PM	#78
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Re: Most dangerous tool in your shop and why!!!!!! In my shop the most dangerous tool is usually the idiot operator that doesn't follow the safety rules. This results in mangled body parts, such as the tablesaw fingernail trim. Attached Images __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

07-18-2009, 05:35 PM	#79
seldomseen65 spirit rider66 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: pahrump, nevada, in the bowels of the Mojave desert Posts: 291	Re: Most dangerous tool in your shop and why!!!!!! some times the most dangerous thing in the shop ,is me, not really paying attention to what I'm doing with any power tool, that's including the stand up grinder,, ouch Fred that looks cute !!! i forgot to put on some gloves one time and almost got one of my fingers, get well Fred and watch out for the most dangerous tool in your shop.. __________________ :Chevy: If you don't run your own life,, some one else will. to our vets,, welcome home,, and thank you for your service.:Chevy:

07-20-2009, 01:36 PM	#80
Heinz55 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 57	Re: Most dangerous tool in your shop and why!!!!!! Shop at home: Framing nailer. Nailed skipped and lodged in first finger on other hand, on my birthday no less. But was pleased to see hospitable uses craftsman vice grips with demerol to pull out objects like that. (tried to pull it out myself, but ringshank nails in bone are a *****). Shop at work. THE STUDENTS I teach. very enthusiatic, but kids have no sense of there own mortality. Forklifts, presses, iron workers, grinders, oxy torches, table saw. Average 1 injury a month, not bad considering the number of students in program. But table saw(s) have to be fed once a year it seems to keep them happy. __________________ During first and only engine rebuild " That O-ring? It's a spare I think, but lets keep it just in case we discover we need it" 1955 Chevy 2nd series, "Mabel"

07-22-2009, 06:13 PM	#82
jgh64pkup Sunburst C10!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,560	Re: Most dangerous tool in your shop and why!!!!!! i have to change my mind on what i said before dont ever use a wire wheel on an angle grinder when your wearing a shirt with holes in it __________________ Gage 1967 C10 Shortbed Stepside

07-24-2009, 11:31 AM	#83
kernalklink Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stuart IA Posts: 68	Re: Most dangerous tool in your shop and why!!!!!! im going to also have to say the 7" black and decker wildcat grinder - especially when fitted with a 12" blade from the chop saw - i didnt get hurt but it was intense - we had a long safety meeting before we started cutting that day __________________ 1967 K20 'the white truck' sm420/Rockwell t221 Dana 44 front w/ Dana Spicer 1/4 turn lockouts Eaton Ho52 rear "holy **** this thing is a tank!" As soon as your born you start dying so you might as well have a good time!

02-20-2010, 09:59 PM	#84
basemodel67 Factory Strippers Rule! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shingle Springs, CA Posts: 707	Re: Most dangerous tool in your shop and why!!!!!! Ha! I got a ringshank right in the shin when I was framing. I had to use my own pliers to pull it out even though it was only in 1". Also, the press is bad. Me and my nephew were pressing wheel studs in a Toyota hub, turns out dude at NAPA gave us ones a little too big. Pressure went up, part cocked and slapped him in the pinky and TOTALLY exploded it! There was meat hanging out of three places. Lots of stitches later it looked like an italian sausage. Not quite as bad as the time he shortened his thumb to the first knuckle on a 12" sander with 36 grit. Better him than me... I guess. __________________ "Feast your eyes on a feast of smoke." 67 Chevy Short Fleet PLAN: LQ9, 4L60, D60 Looking for School Bus Gauges - Help me out!

02-23-2010, 12:35 AM	#85
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Most dangerous tool in your shop and why!!!!!! Bandsaw is my most dangerous tool. I have not had any bad experiences with it. My wire feed got me pretty good. I was welding shut a hole in my bed rail. I had gloves on and was holding a metal plate underneath to weld to. The wire slipped through a crack and burned through my glove and about an inch down inside the tip if my finger. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

02-23-2010, 05:37 PM	#87
1sikchicksc10 Chicks build stuff too! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 140	Re: Most dangerous tool in your shop and why!!!!!! Welder.. was moving it around to the other side of my truck, threw the nossle over my shoulder and the wire feed went thru my thin pants and into my right buttcheek.. not a good feeling lol. __________________ Christina Petitioning Nor*Cal NO REGRETS www.myspace.com/baggedc10 Projects: 1979 GMC High Sierra C10- Bodydropped on 24's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=387546 1965 Cadillac CoupeDeVille- Bagged on 22's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=387548

03-17-2010, 09:54 PM	#88
Longblock Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Anna, Texas Posts: 64	Re: Most dangerous tool in your shop and why!!!!!! Parts Washer.....

03-18-2010, 01:55 AM	#89
tapeworm fan of "Butters" Stotch Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 267	Re: Most dangerous tool in your shop and why!!!!!! Sawzall- The of list of stuff I can destroy with it (along with my occasional bad judgement)is endless! __________________ 64 shortbox fleetside replacing rusty junk with more junk, and one day to become a real truck again

03-18-2010, 12:15 PM	#90
chris mc bride Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: greensboro nc Posts: 686	Re: Most dangerous tool in your shop and why!!!!!! my mind it always gets me into trouble.It cost me a cpl of fortunes already in life.But hey its always fun.

03-19-2010, 07:51 AM	#91
Longhorn321 Size Matters Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lyman, SC Posts: 9,189	Re: Most dangerous tool in your shop and why!!!!!! I would have to say I am the most dangerous tool in my shop. I have never had a tool jump out of my tool box and bite me. It's always me who uses a cheap socket and too long of a ratchet on a really tight bolt that causes the loss of blood and skin on my knuckles. __________________ "Reading the owners manual is only for quitters." Jason Harper, Bloomberg News. ...WOOOO HOOOO!!!!

03-19-2010, 10:30 PM	#92
bubba327 HOW long until spring?? Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Star Idaho Posts: 1,413	Re: Most dangerous tool in your shop and why!!!!!! Grinders for sure .. I Have made far too many trips to the Eye doctor to have them scrape a steel spark out of my eye. I used to wear a shield but sparks would bounce in behind the shield and head for my eye. I wear prescription glasses and plastic safety goggles when I grind now but still always getting dirt or something in my eyes. I have been pretty lucky ,I still have all 10 fingers and toes. __________________ 69 chevelle convertible 71-C-10 short-wide and low 64 C-10 custom shortbox "Bubba"s Recycling project"



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03-21-2010, 04:51 PM	#93
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,271	Re: Most dangerous tool in your shop and why!!!!!! Me... __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

03-28-2010, 07:34 PM	#94
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: Most dangerous tool in your shop and why!!!!!! Die grinder with a cutoff wheel (done that) and table saw kick-backs (saw that). Otherwise, leaving crap on the floor to slip/trip on (done that a bunch).

03-31-2010, 12:06 AM	#95
kdrodworks316 KOFFIN DRAGGER Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: st.anthony Idaho Posts: 864	Re: Most dangerous tool in your shop and why!!!!!! eh, Mossberg Shotgun, The tool that keeps the bad guys out. KACHUCK! __________________ If the life I live dont kill me, then I guess I'll never die! New updated stuff at www.kdrodworks.com My site still needs help, web guys and gals pm me. the best guys in the whole world: sweet70beast, jonzcustomshop, runninlow, captainfab, and the one I havent met yet, joe231

04-05-2010, 08:59 PM	#97
apacheracing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In The Shop Most Of The Time Posts: 19	Re: Most dangerous tool in your shop and why!!!!!! Beer Bottle opener, and next the saws all

04-14-2010, 02:39 PM	#99
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Most dangerous tool in your shop and why!!!!!! 4-1/2" milwaukee grinder with a wire wheel. Leaned in a little too far yesterday and it sucked up my right sleeve. I almost pooped. I also had the same tool take 1/4" out of my index finger when it had a grinding disc on it. After that maybe my welder...I've burned the same foot twice with embers (don't weld sitting down cross-legged) and lit myself on fire a number of times. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

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