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Rules for welding:
 
Rules for welding:
  
* In addition to the machine, you need to set up a work area with a strong ventilation/exhaust fan, a welding curtain to keep everyone from having to look at the bright flashes, some welding hoods (auto-darkening are nice), gloves, and non-synthetic long sleeve clothes. All of the arc-welding machines require a full helmet with a #9 or darker shade and all exposed skin to be covered up against UV.
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In addition to the machine, you need to set up a work area with:
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* Ventillation/exhaust fan
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* Welding curtain to keep everyone from having to look at the bright flashes
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* Welding helmet(auto-darkening are nice) with a #9 or darker shade
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* Gloves and non-synthetic long sleeve clothes and all exposed skin to be covered up against UV.
 
* Spread out and/or hang the weld blanket to block the line of site and prevent people from inadvertently getting exposed to the arc
 
* Spread out and/or hang the weld blanket to block the line of site and prevent people from inadvertently getting exposed to the arc
  
 
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[[File:Image 14169.jpg | right | 300px]]
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==Table Saw==
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==Drill Press==

Revision as of 19:39, 21 February 2016

Safety Video


Welding

Rules for welding:

In addition to the machine, you need to set up a work area with:

  • Ventillation/exhaust fan
  • Welding curtain to keep everyone from having to look at the bright flashes
  • Welding helmet(auto-darkening are nice) with a #9 or darker shade
  • Gloves and non-synthetic long sleeve clothes and all exposed skin to be covered up against UV.
  • Spread out and/or hang the weld blanket to block the line of site and prevent people from inadvertently getting exposed to the arc
Image 14169.jpg


Table Saw

Drill Press