jason0012 Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 I had a bit of a problem today and got a big gotcha from the 250. With power hammer tools you have to be aware of where your tools are and where the hammer is going to push them. Sometimes it is not what you expect. I was punching eyes in some hot cuts today and when edging a tool to knock the punch out, got my right index finger in between the tool handle and hammers anvil. I got a smear of grease and bruised finger, but that could have been much worse. Tool handles should have a decent amount of spring or give, be always aware of where your fingers are, and never put fingers through the loop! Stay safe everybody... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Tool handles should be long enough to keep you safe and still have control of the tool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Never ever put your hand between the TUP and lower die without the machine being shut down and a safety device in place, unless you are willing to lose it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason0012 Posted January 21, 2020 Author Share Posted January 21, 2020 Here is the dumb move. Do not do this! I shudder to realise, in this picture my finger is against the sow... A tool like this is much safer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROCKEN MIKE Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Wow ! your lucky man you could have lost a finger. Lesson learned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 could you please explain how a tong help punch is safer than the hafted punch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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