kpinnc 12,157 #1 Posted October 3, 2021 I used to have an old leather set of welding gloves that actually protected my dang hands. The new ones are junk! Might as well just not use them! Just making a pass about 3 inches from my knuckles and I fried my hand. Good thing no one was looking because I did a dance and song that would have been embarrassing... 2 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #2 Posted October 3, 2021 OUCH! I made the mistake once of welding in shorts... ONCE! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,157 #3 Posted October 3, 2021 57 minutes ago, Jeff-C175 said: I made the mistake once of welding in shorts... ONCE! My daughter caught me welding in Crocs the other day. She asked me if I was crazy... Then laughed hysterically when I started dancing. Some things are earned, and life is tougher if you're stupid. 3 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #4 Posted October 3, 2021 1 hour ago, kpinnc said: tougher if you're stupid So I shouldn't mention the time I started a boiler install wearing flip-flops? ! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,169 #6 Posted October 3, 2021 What brand were these gloves? Buy them from a Welding Supply store? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,169 #7 Posted October 3, 2021 5 hours ago, Jeff-C175 said: So I shouldn't mention the time I started a boiler install wearing flip-flops? ! Sounds like the uniform provided at; " pullstart Plumbing & HVAC." Where the motto is: "We will get your install done providing there are no tractors, school busses or Coke Machines for sale on the way!" 1 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,925 #8 Posted October 3, 2021 Why did I know I’d be mentioned in this thread? By the way, guess who’s wearing flip flops today! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,326 #9 Posted October 3, 2021 A day without injury for @pullstart means he is babysitting or in bed sleeping of the injury from a previous day. 2 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,925 #10 Posted October 3, 2021 You seriously think I couldn’t babysit AND injure myself? I can multitask! 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #11 Posted October 3, 2021 13 hours ago, Jeff-C175 said: welding in shorts NEVER!!! Always wear Dickies carpenter pants and work shirt! Don 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,169 #12 Posted October 3, 2021 In college, I loaned my safety glasses to my roommate. He took welding at a different time than me. He found he couldn't see well with them on along with the welding helmet so he took them off and put them on the shelf under the welding bench. He brought them back to me all melted! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #13 Posted October 3, 2021 1 hour ago, squonk said: all melted I have had some similar experiences... I caught a paper towel on fire... towel... box... important instructions to install a part on my Ranger.... BUT... I have never gotten hurt... burned? Yes... hurt... no.... I do have a sticker on my welding machine that says: "Don't hurt me... I've been hurt a lot..." Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,277 #14 Posted October 4, 2021 On 10/3/2021 at 6:58 AM, kpinnc said: My daughter caught me welding in Crocs the other day. She asked me if I was crazy... Then laughed hysterically when I started dancing. Some things are earned, and life is tougher if you're stupid. Mine at least have the holes taped off. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,845 #15 Posted October 4, 2021 On 10/3/2021 at 6:39 AM, squonk said: Sounds like the uniform provided at; " pullstart Plumbing & HVAC." What uniform is that??? Pullhosen? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,157 #16 Posted October 4, 2021 30 minutes ago, Maxwell-8 said: Mine at least have the holes taped off. Mine have all new holes! Lots of them! Tape be damned! Just joking of course! ...but you do have me wondering WHAT tape would work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #17 Posted October 4, 2021 1 minute ago, kpinnc said: Mine have all new holes! Lots of them! Tape be damned! Just joking of course! ...but you do have me wondering WHAT tape would work! Foil tape...? Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #18 Posted October 4, 2021 @Maxwell-8 be like: Might as well just go ahead and: Don 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,081 #19 Posted October 4, 2021 3 hours ago, kpinnc said: Mine have all new holes! Lots of them! Tape be damned! Just joking of course! ...but you do have me wondering WHAT tape would work! Go-ril-la tape ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,677 #20 Posted November 14, 2021 On 10/3/2021 at 7:39 AM, squonk said: Sounds like the uniform provided at; " pullstart Plumbing & HVAC." Where the motto is: "We will get your install done providing there are no tractors, school busses or Coke Machines for sale on the way!" You left out accidents requiring Emergency Care. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
midpack 866 #21 Posted May 5, 2022 On 10/3/2021 at 12:58 AM, kpinnc said: My daughter caught me welding in Crocs the other day. She asked me if I was crazy... Then laughed hysterically when I started dancing. Some things are earned, and life is tougher if you're stupid. You mean you guys haven't all done the slag dance? c'monnn, yer kiddin!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,157 #22 Posted May 5, 2022 6 hours ago, midpack said: You mean you guys haven't all done the slag dance? c'monnn, yer kiddin!! Oh of course. But there is a big difference in a little jig versus full on riverdancing. Just depends on the level of spatter. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #23 Posted May 5, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, kpinnc said: the level of spatter. I worked for a newspaper for about 5 years casting the lead plates for the printing presses. I had river dance down to a tee. In fact the one in the middle looks a lot like me! Hell, they ALL do !!! Edited May 5, 2022 by Jeff-C175 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EB-80/8inPA 1,655 #24 Posted May 6, 2022 My dad was no welder, but he did keep a pair of asbestos gloves in the shed. Try getting your hands on a pair of those these days! His are probably in a landfill in much the same condition as they always were. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan.gerous 2,696 #25 Posted May 6, 2022 Mine are OK at keeping the heat out, but useless for trying to work in as no feeling. Try and pick a bit of steel up off the floor, it's almost impossible and usually ends with a glove flung across the room in anger! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
