Hayden H Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 As the topic states I set my jeans on fire. I was using the shops plasma cutter on a small peice. I put it close to the edge so I could steady my hand on my leg. It was going good then my leg started to get hot, I thought nothing of it. Until my friend stated I was on fire. I kinda was like, "What? OH XXXX!!" So I learned my lesson of don't lean on the table, and wear the apron I was given for that specific purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Frayed jeans are a good way to light up.....Better to put em on ebay before they rot completely...... http://www.ebay.com/itm/RUEHL-925-Jeans-26x32-DESTROYED-Trashy-GIANT-Holes-Pocket-Rips-Tears-Frayed-/280771573740?pt=US_CSA_WC_Jeans&hash=item415f4a37ec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimpickins Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 I have also set my clothes on fire with grinder, and stick welding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old N Rusty Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 After a long career as a pipe welder I have gotten burned in many situations. Usually the spark will go out quickly, and can be ignored while you keep on welding, If however, you set your clothes on fire, do stop welding, and put it out. If you were torch cutting and a piece of hot metal finds it's way down your collar, or in the waist band of your jeans, that too requires IMMEDIATE attention , it wont just go out! At the anvil be aware of where EVERY punch-out falls, Every one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clinton Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Hey Rusty- you ever weld inside a pipe? I did some welds inside 54 inch pipe, you get sparks flyin in from all sides. Had to skate in there on a creeper about half a mile- good times I will tell you what. One of the only times I had to drag up, I went into the office at the end of the day and told them to mail my check and hire a replacement and the guy said something about "burning my briges" I told him burning is too slow, blowing them up is my method. Stop, drop and roll!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fe-Wood Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Can't believe what people sell on ebay- I have a wardrobe that could be worth a fortune! Hay Clinton- I thought you were welding pipe not bridges... what was that guy talking about? Burning bridges.... :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric sprado Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Clinton: Thanks for bringing up Stop Drop and Roll!!! When I was welding in Kodiak a fellow started cutting on a barrel that he had NO IDEA what was in it. He went up in flames and started running. A fellow who was very fast and athletic tackled him and rolled but it was too late: He didn't make it!!! So-for those of you who hadn't heard it-listen to Clinton... STOP DROP AND ROLL!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayden H Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 I unlike most of my classmates don't buy holy jeans. I'd much rather buy a pair of nice jeans wear them maybe 20 times then re-sell them to one of them for the original price of un-holy jeans that have been trashed from wear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old N Rusty Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Clinton, I don't think I would have even gone into that pipe, ever. Chicago Bridge and Iron has an absolutely firm policy of back gouge the root pass in all boiler tubes a man can fit into, usually 24" and up. I would not do that either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 I've only caught myself on fire about twice forging---forge welding of course; but remember catching myself on fire numerous times in one day using a cutting torch on old mangled wrought iron plate. No synthetics! makes a big difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayden H Posted November 15, 2011 Author Share Posted November 15, 2011 Cotton or leather means decently spark resistent. Most synthetics nelt and fray rather easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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