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Rules for welding:
 
Rules for welding:
  
In addition to the machine, you need to set up a work area with:
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In addition to the machine, you need to set up a work area with: [[File:Image 14169.jpg | right | 300px]]
 
* Ventillation/exhaust fan
 
* Ventillation/exhaust fan
 
* Fire Extinguisher
 
* Fire Extinguisher
* Welding curtain to keep everyone from having to look at the bright flashes
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* Welding curtain to keep everyone from being exposed to the bright arc flashes
 
* Welding helmet(auto-darkening are nice) with a #9 or darker shade
 
* 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.
 
* 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
 
 
[[File:Image 14169.jpg | right | 300px]]
 
  
 
==Table Saw==
 
==Table Saw==
  
 
==Drill Press==
 
==Drill Press==

Revision as of 19:42, 21 February 2016

Safety Video


Welding

Rules for welding:

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

Image 14169.jpg
  • Ventillation/exhaust fan
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Welding curtain to keep everyone from being exposed to the bright arc 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.

Table Saw

Drill Press