blkbear Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Neede to do some heavy duty grinding last Sunday - first non rain day here in Ottawa in quite a while. Got myself set up all of the safety gear on, ear plugs, gloves, face sheild, work overalls and cotton sweatshirt. About half way through the grinding I felt my right hip getting a bit warm. In the nano second of my brain's processing it said "oh not to worry, it's just the sprks from the grinder" then it said "wait a minute - the sparks from grinding shouldn't be hot - you better have a look at your hip." So brain turns head to look at right hip then says - "xxxx xxxx - I'm on fire". Fire quickly patted out with no damage to me but a six inch diameter hole in my "new" work sweatshirt. Cotton may be best for working near hot stuff but I really need to pay more attention to peripherals. It is certainly not fireproof. BrianEdit: your choice of words does NOT follow the site guidlines and has been X'ed out. Please choose your words carefully in the future. Site Admin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6013 Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 It would seem you forget your leather apron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KjZitur Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 The smell of smoldering cotton always gets my attention!! LOL........ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_sandy_creek_forge Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Hm... reminds me of "gee my leg feels warm....AAAHHHH *sound of leg splashing in slack tub*" don't wear frayed clothing!! Just remember: it's better to have cotton singe and smolder than to have nylon/rayon/whatever melt and stick. -Aaron @ the SCF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bipolarandy Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 yeah, you know its bad when you set your leather apron on fire... i'v done that before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkbear Posted November 18, 2006 Author Share Posted November 18, 2006 I now have a leather apron AND jacket. Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubal-cain Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 A number of years ago while working at an iron foundry I was asked to give a plant tour to a Plant Safety class from the local university (Stout in Menomonie, WI). During the tour some of the students noticed that one of my workmates who was pouring iron (at 2400 deg F) had flames climbing up his legs from the cuff of his pants. I yelled "Hey Jeff, you're on fire". Jeff patted out the flames and replied "Thanks, man". Just another day at the foundry. The students got a real life lesson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 IIRC you can presoak your clothing in a borax solution to decrease it's flamability---also helps it wash clean afterwards. It will have to be re-applied after every washing though. Thomas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph G Gilmore Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 On oil rigs we must wear fire retardent clothing. I use either PROBAN, or NORMEX III, extremely expensive, but what price is your life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Hey Ralph, got any links to sites that sell those suits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 I once picked up a dayglo yellow jumpsuit from a thrift store that was rated for small splashes of liquid metal also had a radiation trefoil on it... Was a lot of fun to forge in; but the neighbors were a bit worried... Gave it away when it no longer fit Thomas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 I once picked up a dayglo yellow jumpsuit from a thrift store that was rated for small splashes of liquid metal also had a radiation trefoil on it... Was a lot of fun to forge in; but the neighbors were a bit worried... Gave it away when it no longer fit Thomas WOW, That is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 I used to wear it when walking my daughters around for Halloween, a couple of glowsticks in the pockets underneath it and I was easy to keep track of... Thriftstores: more fun and *cheaper* than cable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 I used to wear it when walking my daughters around for Halloween, a couple of glowsticks in the pockets underneath it and I was easy to keep track of... Thriftstores: more fun and *cheaper* than cable! NICE! I totally agree, thrift stores-VERY fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnTheBlacksmith Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Rofl, you guys are dangerous!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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