wavefreak
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So I took a look at the accident forum. Yikes. It's way too easy to forget people die doing this stuff. I'm pretty sure my wife won't object to purchasing good safety equipment. I have ear protection (-20 DB earmuffs and disposable plugs worn together) and eye protection. And a hard hat. Apparently chaps are recommended. What say you?
I'm not so sure about my eye protection. They're polycarbonate wrap around 'sunglasses'. But after reading an article where a chain link on a commercial machine pierced a 3/4" polycarbonate shield, I'm thinking these cheap-ass things may not be so good. Is there any standards on eye protection?
It seems the biggest safety tip is to look at what your doing and figure out all the ways it could go wrong. Do it again. Then cut. Patience and work smart.
I'm not so sure about my eye protection. They're polycarbonate wrap around 'sunglasses'. But after reading an article where a chain link on a commercial machine pierced a 3/4" polycarbonate shield, I'm thinking these cheap-ass things may not be so good. Is there any standards on eye protection?
It seems the biggest safety tip is to look at what your doing and figure out all the ways it could go wrong. Do it again. Then cut. Patience and work smart.