26 Feb
2010
26 Feb
'10
8:11 p.m.
On 25 Feb 2010 at 22:38, Sridhar Ayengar wrote:
> I don't try to catch any dropped tools. Even if they're expensive.
> Losing a hand just isn't worth it.
I think it depends on the tool. I am not sure if you'd class a logicdart
as a tool, but I would certianly try to catch that if it fell. It is not
going to do me much herm (it's not sharp or hot), and it would be
impossible for me to replace it (hard to find, and I couldn't afford
one).
[...]
Another good practice is to step back immediately when
you lose your
grip on a sharp or heavy tool. Burned or bleeding feet and missing
toes aren't much fun.
This reminds me of 2 other things I was taught, when removing a pulley or
similar from a shaft. If using a puller tool, don't stand in line with
it. If it releases suddenly, it will fly off and hit you. For large
pullers and parts, broekn ribs, etc are a distinct possibility.
If yuo are supporting the pulley on a bench vice and either tapping the
spindle out or suing a puller, put the nut back on by 2 or 3 turns.
Firstly to protect the threads on the end of the spindle, and secondly to
protect your feet brom being hit by the falling spindle when it does come
off.
-tony