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== Safety ==
 
== Safety ==
 
http://wiki.themakerstation.com/Shop_safety#Welding
 
http://wiki.themakerstation.com/Shop_safety#Welding
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Rules for welding:
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In addition to the machine, you need to set up a work area with:  [[File:Image 14169.jpg | right | 300px]]
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* Ventillation/exhaust fan
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* Fire Extinguisher
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* Welding curtain to keep everyone from being exposed to the bright arc 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.
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* Cutting, Grinding, Wire Brushes: make sure cutting media is in good condition and avoid excessive pressure that could results in liberation of a grinding disc or wire from the brush. 
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** Worn brushes or grinding wheels should be discarded immediately
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** Wear eye and face protection.  Wear gloves
  
 
== Welding Machine ==
 
== Welding Machine ==

Revision as of 19:44, 14 July 2016

Safety

http://wiki.themakerstation.com/Shop_safety#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.
  • Cutting, Grinding, Wire Brushes: make sure cutting media is in good condition and avoid excessive pressure that could results in liberation of a grinding disc or wire from the brush.
    • Worn brushes or grinding wheels should be discarded immediately
    • Wear eye and face protection. Wear gloves

Welding Machine