Jim Clark Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 Just to let you restoration people know, that although I have been repairing motor vehicles and building rally cars for years, and of late restoring military vehicles, it takes just a split second for accidents to happen. http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q151/CatD4/cid_i1_picture00081.jpg[/img] Yesterday while using an angle grinder with a 1mm cutting disc in it, I managed to gash my wrist which needed 5 stitches. Fortunately I missed the tendons.The stupid part about it is I had been wearing protective gloves until 2 minutes before, took the right glove off to change the disc for one more cut ,didn't bother to put it back on and BINGO. I know its not serious, more of a blooming nuisance really as I have loads to do. So take care! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giz56 Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 Nasty gash you have there Jim you where very lucky.... no pain no gain tho A... my project just seem to be hurting my wallet at the moment... oh and ear drums from the Mussis nagging me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 Sorry to hear that Jim and good to see that it wasn't to bad. Funny enough the other day I was thinking about starting a thread on what is the most dangerous thing you have done with your MV - decided against as I was just about to make myself look a plank :whistle: Accidents happen and despite what H&E says, they can't always be prevented.........thanks for the reminder Jim. Do you need a driver for the Sherman at Weymouth now that you CAN'T drive :whistle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodge Deep Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 Do you need a driver for the Sherman at Weymouth now that you CAN'T drive :whistle: Why, do you have someone you can reccomend Jack :naughty: Nasty gash ;-) I always think Haynes manuals should have jobs rated by the number of skinned knuckles and plasters required Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Its me Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 Jim that looks painfull but luckily it should all turn out ok what was you working on to do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEnfield Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 Glad your OK, Jim.............could a been nasty;........ its always the way,.............the last little bit,...............etc, that BITES back. Law of sod,.......maybe's :dunno: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Clark Posted May 25, 2007 Author Share Posted May 25, 2007 I was working on a Ford GTB cargo body , its one we are restoring for a customer. I have been naffed off all day, although I can still use my hand I haven't been able to do what I wanted today.This weekend I had planned to carry on working on my Rogers trailer,last weekend we turned it upside down to make it easier to remove the wheels and free off the brakes. While the wheels are off I am taking all 24 tyres off to check ,re-tube and refit, I think it may take a little longer now.Heres some pics of last weekend. http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q151/CatD4/ROGERSTRAILER064.jpg[/img] http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q151/CatD4/ROGERSTRAILER066.jpg[/img] http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q151/CatD4/ROGERSTRAILER069.jpg[/img] http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q151/CatD4/ROGERSTRAILER072.jpg[/img] And heres the 24 tyres to change. http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q151/CatD4/ROGERSTRAILER071.jpg[/img] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEnfield Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 :whistle:...........Rather YOU, than ME,...........Jim................... ;-) (changing tyres, that is.............) All the best. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick W Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 I will never complin about changing tyres ever again! :-o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 looks like a (wait for it...) tyreing job!!! :rofl: Sorry. Couldn't help it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEnfield Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:..............BOOM, BOOM........... :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Clark Posted May 28, 2007 Author Share Posted May 28, 2007 Here it ain't no laughing matter, Ive changed 12 tyres today "single handed". Half done 12 more to go and yes it is tyreing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEnfield Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Here it ain't no laughing matter, Ive changed 12 tyres today "single handed". Half done 12 more to go and yes it is tyreing. 'spect getting back to making canvas's, will come as (bit of a) rest........ (and yes, I will be in touch, when the 'piggy bank', cough's....... :whistle:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 I sympathise. Having worked on busses for ten years, i got sick of tyres. The ammount of wheels and tyres to be changed or removed for other reasons was ridiculous, not to mention checking all the wheelnuts on every vehicle with a torquewrench every friday evening. After that, track bashing a CVRT was a piece of cake. Changing all your tubes is a good move. With that many tyres, the last thing you want is a flat! The piece of mind you get from knowing that everything has been checked is priceless. One of the Matadors i used to own required new tyres all round, and when we split the wheel rims, the rust build up inside the rims was unelievable. The flaps were worn through in many places and the tubes showed signs o wear. The rust could have caused punctures at any time. A few hours with a needle gun and a coat of red primer had them nearlly good as new, ready for the new flaps, tubes and tyres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 As a metalfan I wear a leather wristband. Comforting when using a grinder. It does give protection. Typical to have a accident when not wearing protecting clothing. I allways wore a military cap. BUT on 1 day at the local fair I didn't and got a beerglass thrown at my forehead....14 stitches. :nut: Good thing I wear glasses though, would have been worse if I didn't! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Myself and a former collegue were scrapping a vintage bus, and we were fully PPE'd up while breaking and clearing all the windows. My collegue removed his gloves to light a cigarette, and then preceded to smash a window out (with a hammer) without replacing his gloves. His hand was covered in tiny shards of safety glass and quickly turned red. And thy say smoking is bad for your health... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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