meadowfield 2,590 #1 Posted March 1, 2014 I should really know better, but this morning I was modifying some galvanised hinges off my shed. Mig cranked up at 150 amps and holding the two pieces of clean, but galvanised steel together. Pressed the button and pow!! Massive crack and molten metal spatters everywhere. The result being a black and burnt finger.... Next time I'll clean the zinc off :hide: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,485 #2 Posted March 1, 2014 How'd you take that picture ?? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,590 #3 Posted March 1, 2014 My son did he was impressed with the black soot around the burn. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,134 #4 Posted March 2, 2014 Do you just close your eyes when welding too Mark? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,287 #5 Posted March 2, 2014 I knew a guy who welded with just safety glasses. Looked like a raccoon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chazm 413 #6 Posted March 2, 2014 All I can say is.... FREAKIN OUCH !!!!!!!!!! ..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,410 #7 Posted March 2, 2014 Ouch , i bet that smarts Something else i learned today about welding Galvanised metal Thanx for posting Mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stigian 1,234 #8 Posted March 4, 2014 Chicks dig welding burns Mark Ouch, that looks a bit of a finger sizzler! Note to self.... Get some welding gloves that don't have loads of holes! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,590 #9 Posted March 4, 2014 Chicks dig welding burns Mark Ouch, that looks a bit of a finger sizzler! Note to self.... Get some welding gloves that don't have loads of holes! Gloves would be a start!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
312Hydro 474 #10 Posted March 14, 2014 Don't breathe the fumes when welding galvanized steel, but I think you know that one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #11 Posted March 14, 2014 Some times I would weld without a face shield... I would just hold up a piece of welding glass with my left hand the torch in my right... stopped doing that when I kept getting a sun burn on my forehead, cheeks and chin... LOL! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseFixer 2,012 #12 Posted March 15, 2014 That's a COOL looking burn! Rub some dirt in it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
