way cool, LoCA! l am crossing all available digits.
Can we see a pic when the horse is finished?
Welder World
Company Picnic
An update for you-all, although I haven't really gotten mine;
Yesterday was the company picnic, so to speak- if you call gathering in the breakarearoom and having catered BBQ a picnic.
No really, this was quite a feat. What I hear for the past few years was: there was a $25- bonus check 'round Xmas and that was all the celebrating this company did. Holding a lunch-time party with free food and raffle prizes! was a corporate milestone.
And get this: the Dolphins sold!
Yea, I'll post the pics later, but they're being prepared to be shipped to a Hawaiian resort as I post. In fact, orders have increased across the board! This is good news! yay!
The bad news is, I haven't received a performance review yet ...shoot, no one has. Diego the floor manager has said so; he's got a stack of paperwork *this* tall, that upper management has yet to greenlight. The prob is a good performance review includes a pay raise and they're still leery of giving anybody one.
putos
In the meantime, I have a benefits package, more overtime and a full-time welding job!
Yesterday was the company picnic, so to speak- if you call gathering in the breakarearoom and having catered BBQ a picnic.
No really, this was quite a feat. What I hear for the past few years was: there was a $25- bonus check 'round Xmas and that was all the celebrating this company did. Holding a lunch-time party with free food and raffle prizes! was a corporate milestone.
And get this: the Dolphins sold!
Yea, I'll post the pics later, but they're being prepared to be shipped to a Hawaiian resort as I post. In fact, orders have increased across the board! This is good news! yay!
The bad news is, I haven't received a performance review yet ...shoot, no one has. Diego the floor manager has said so; he's got a stack of paperwork *this* tall, that upper management has yet to greenlight. The prob is a good performance review includes a pay raise and they're still leery of giving anybody one.
putosIn the meantime, I have a benefits package, more overtime and a full-time welding job!
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loCAtek wrote:Um, no. One is on my tit, burnt right through my bra, before I thought to put it out.Big RR wrote:
As for your scars, I think it would depend where they are. Care to post some photos?
Film at eleven.
Just for BigRR, here's a mark I just got last week;
Burn scar - check! LOL
Actually, it's healing well and I don't think it'll scar (I keep ointment right in my toolbox. Why run to the first aid kit?)
Most of my burns are small dots from slag, not very interesting, but this one was accidentally laying my arm on the corner of a hot metal box about 1/8 in. thick, as you can see. I normally have a long sleeved shirt covering my arms, but it's been friggin' hot and I only had a 3/4 jersey shirt on and thought the gauntlet gloves would protect the difference.
While welding no prob, but reach out and touch something and ~sizzle~!
Hot happens!
Weld Jobs!
How work, works;
simple but uncomfortable design, to;
Larger, longer pieces; to better material;
Welding up the seams to simulate a smooth surface, plus polish and;
Viola! Ready to ship to Resort!
Operators are standing by!
...how many do yo u want!?
simple but uncomfortable design, to;
Larger, longer pieces; to better material;
Welding up the seams to simulate a smooth surface, plus polish and;
Viola! Ready to ship to Resort!
Operators are standing by!
...how many do yo u want!?
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Oh yeah, you can see the dolphins in the background of the above shot.
Speaking of dolphins...
Speaking of dolphins...
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The dolphins being prepped;
...moved into position to be worked on.
...moved into position to be worked on.
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Smash-ups!
Caught me thumb in the Hardware press today: 500lbs of hydraulic pressure, nearly took the tip right off.
Reflexively, I stopped it half way and my have saved the nail, but flesh was squished.
Did I cry, yell ...have any outward sign of distress? No, I couldn't, they'd have sent me to the hospital and I'd have lost pay; a quick trip to the restroom to try and stanch the blood and I was back on the floor with a few layers of glove. As it was, I ran OUT to lunch for first aid supplies and stayed on the floor for the rest of the day, as well as, through two hours of over-time. The good news: all indications are I've avoided infection and didn't severely damage the muscle; the bad news- it's ugly, ugly-ugly-ugly. Still borderline usable, but ugly.
I'll be having an ugly opposable digit for the next six months or so, at least. No, you don't want to see this!
Caught me thumb in the Hardware press today: 500lbs of hydraulic pressure, nearly took the tip right off.
Reflexively, I stopped it half way and my have saved the nail, but flesh was squished.
Did I cry, yell ...have any outward sign of distress? No, I couldn't, they'd have sent me to the hospital and I'd have lost pay; a quick trip to the restroom to try and stanch the blood and I was back on the floor with a few layers of glove. As it was, I ran OUT to lunch for first aid supplies and stayed on the floor for the rest of the day, as well as, through two hours of over-time. The good news: all indications are I've avoided infection and didn't severely damage the muscle; the bad news- it's ugly, ugly-ugly-ugly. Still borderline usable, but ugly.
I'll be having an ugly opposable digit for the next six months or so, at least. No, you don't want to see this!
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It was a good thing, I didn't tell the boss about the bashing; today we got free pizza and a shop meeting about tardiness, productivity and SAFETY.
Really, the only concern the boss has about safety is it bringing down profit margins, but I kept myself from being a financial liability, KEPT MY JOB and got a free lunch. The loss of a thumb nail is worth that
Really, the only concern the boss has about safety is it bringing down profit margins, but I kept myself from being a financial liability, KEPT MY JOB and got a free lunch. The loss of a thumb nail is worth that
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How much did I save the company? A quick surf said the average ER visit to attend to a crushed finger is $1,000-, not including prescribed medications and/or any follow-up appointments; physical or mental therapy [ 
] ...any chance of my being able to cover even a tenth of that is NIL, so I've deftly avoided yet another financial crisis.
That this was the worst smashing of my life is just an added bonus. Now, I just have to survive the aftermath. My thumb is still at only about 40% functionality, and 164.3% ugly-ality; yet I'm hearty and tough enough, not to have gone into shock, just by looking at it.
I'm not a dude, so I never thought I'd have a hernia, but there it is. You squeeze the top and bottom of something hard enough and things pop out the sides; so there's now a fleshy lump, almost a centimeter to the side of my thumbnail that broke the skin. This is more impressive than a boring, old, burn! This is wicked zombie-icky-nasty and the children under 17, in residence, aren't allowed to see it without parent. That even impressed the Geek roommate, horror fan that his is, into taking a picture of it for his Facebook collection.
Day Two: And the bad news is: it's healing properly; that means I can feel it now; I can feel every agonized, abused, little nerve-ending screaming for my annihilation, saying, "YOU did this to me!!!" Whatever has been crushed, flattened or clobbered is coming back to life to terrorize my existence!
~oy, chingo~ Can't move it, wiggle it or bump it, or else it hurts like a mug and a half, and his gang-bangin' bros!
While thinking about it, causes 'bouts of vertigo and hot-flashes. ...but I have to think about it; I have to think my way around doing my job, pretty much one-handed, without anyone noticing, that I'm crippled. Pretend nothin's wrong, plus changing dressings, every hour, unawares as well.
This is living on the edge!
Yea sure, no problem, no problem, boss. Okay-okay.
] ...any chance of my being able to cover even a tenth of that is NIL, so I've deftly avoided yet another financial crisis. That this was the worst smashing of my life is just an added bonus. Now, I just have to survive the aftermath. My thumb is still at only about 40% functionality, and 164.3% ugly-ality; yet I'm hearty and tough enough, not to have gone into shock, just by looking at it.
I'm not a dude, so I never thought I'd have a hernia, but there it is. You squeeze the top and bottom of something hard enough and things pop out the sides; so there's now a fleshy lump, almost a centimeter to the side of my thumbnail that broke the skin. This is more impressive than a boring, old, burn! This is wicked zombie-icky-nasty and the children under 17, in residence, aren't allowed to see it without parent. That even impressed the Geek roommate, horror fan that his is, into taking a picture of it for his Facebook collection.
Day Two: And the bad news is: it's healing properly; that means I can feel it now; I can feel every agonized, abused, little nerve-ending screaming for my annihilation, saying, "YOU did this to me!!!" Whatever has been crushed, flattened or clobbered is coming back to life to terrorize my existence!
~oy, chingo~ Can't move it, wiggle it or bump it, or else it hurts like a mug and a half, and his gang-bangin' bros!
While thinking about it, causes 'bouts of vertigo and hot-flashes. ...but I have to think about it; I have to think my way around doing my job, pretty much one-handed, without anyone noticing, that I'm crippled. Pretend nothin's wrong, plus changing dressings, every hour, unawares as well.
This is living on the edge!
Yea sure, no problem, no problem, boss. Okay-okay.
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I was feeling good about handling my injury with quiet aplomb, during weekend Over-time yesterday, when I almost gave myself away. No, not on the shop floor- I've figured out what the safest position to keep my thumb in is; since I can't stick in out, as that tears the wound, nor can I keep it crooked in as I need to use my hand and I can't have a bum-thumb getting in the way. Mostly, I lay it against my index finger, that keeps it outta the way and looks like a natural position to the causal observer. No, I've been doing my job pretty well and had even lied convincingly when caught changing a band-aid, that I'd cut my self AT HOME and it was nothing, just a flesh wound.
Then I let my guard down in the bathroom, silly me, how could I forget that 70% of accidents occur in the bathroom!? Huh?
Relaxing on the seat, I failed to notice that unlike at my house, this toilet had a stainless steel safety rail mounted horizontally beside it. Discovering this accessory was a shocking experience to say the least. I had naturally swept my hand up, to bring my jacket closed upon completion of nature's call, and with a *WANG* I nearly gave a klaxon call or five. Internally, alarm bells were ringing all over the place, I assure you.
<pant-pant> I know, I know, shut up!
So, I've re-bruised my bruises, youch. ...anywayZ, I flushed and went back to work.
Then I let my guard down in the bathroom, silly me, how could I forget that 70% of accidents occur in the bathroom!? Huh?
Relaxing on the seat, I failed to notice that unlike at my house, this toilet had a stainless steel safety rail mounted horizontally beside it. Discovering this accessory was a shocking experience to say the least. I had naturally swept my hand up, to bring my jacket closed upon completion of nature's call, and with a *WANG* I nearly gave a klaxon call or five. Internally, alarm bells were ringing all over the place, I assure you.
<pant-pant> I know, I know, shut up!
So, I've re-bruised my bruises, youch. ...anywayZ, I flushed and went back to work.
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...after that, the super-human-mutant-special-power ability kicked in, and I can touch/pick up (light) things up again with my thumb and forefinger. Letters, money, my ball cap (with help) and welding rod. That's an even quicker recovery than I thought; instead of six months, it may only be a month back to full function/cosmetically. Must be that added Owlito benediction, that I must use this power for good. [uh-oh, what needs saving next? A parakeet?]
<flexes the newly healed thumb> That doesn't even stretch the wound at all anymore, see? <flex-flex> I may not have a cool, new, scar after all, if it keeps mending like this
What's the point of a traumatic injury of you can't even show off your scar?
<flexes the newly healed thumb> That doesn't even stretch the wound at all anymore, see? <flex-flex> I may not have a cool, new, scar after all, if it keeps mending like this
What's the point of a traumatic injury of you can't even show off your scar?
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All bleeding has stopped; swelling is down to non-Motrin levels; and the hernia looks pretty healthy and pink. Regardless of the fact that extensions protruding from beneath the skin are inherently ugly; I'm beginning to feel a bit guilty about talking about the little guy like he's a 'thing'. He's a part of me, that I gave to birth to, in an unorthodox way so, I think I'll give him a name. From now on, he's affectionately known as "Bart'.
Bart has his moods, ya know. Sometimes, he's a tough dude, who doesn't care what goes on around him; other times, he doesn't even like tremors or vibrations from motors or machinery. Sometimes he wants air, and other times he wants cover. Sometimes he wants to be held, and other times he wants to be left alone.
Today, he was testy, and kept telling me, "Ow, Hey!", "Quit it.", "Stop it" and "Fork off, I'm trying to work here." ...as he grabbed materiel and parts; and took hammer shock and heat stroke. "Juss lemme do this!", he insisted. OKay-okay.
In return, I got 'The Itch'. Yer healin', so now you get to scritch and scratch about it, damn it!
Com'on, I just got past the super-sensitive-skinny-skin phase, gimme a break Bart!
Bart has his moods, ya know. Sometimes, he's a tough dude, who doesn't care what goes on around him; other times, he doesn't even like tremors or vibrations from motors or machinery. Sometimes he wants air, and other times he wants cover. Sometimes he wants to be held, and other times he wants to be left alone.
Today, he was testy, and kept telling me, "Ow, Hey!", "Quit it.", "Stop it" and "Fork off, I'm trying to work here." ...as he grabbed materiel and parts; and took hammer shock and heat stroke. "Juss lemme do this!", he insisted. OKay-okay.
In return, I got 'The Itch'. Yer healin', so now you get to scritch and scratch about it, damn it!
Com'on, I just got past the super-sensitive-skinny-skin phase, gimme a break Bart!
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Bart's been a good boy for the most part. His color is good ...can't say the same for his thumbnail; it's been turning all sorts of colors, a different one everyday. ...and yet, not turned to black.
A very interesting phenomenon, in digital, of necrotic tissue being expelled. Necrotic, yes, dead. I knew the inner flesh had to be crushed to death, as the thumb was numb for so long.
"We're sorry, the thumb-er you are trying to reach is no longer in service. Please try again."
This can happen; while the outer skin appears to still be alive and functional; the inner tissue has been damaged beyond repair, and has gone to that great petri dish in the sky. New growth occurs beneath it and pushes dead cells to the surface, to washed down the sink and sewer. RIP - Rest in Plumbing. Which was making Bart ugly, itchy and numb in equal parts. Argh.
...but, I've had a good sign. While on the bike ride home; I SWITCHED GEARS!!! WOO-HOO! Clicky-clicky!
It was reflexive and didn't hurt a bit, in fact feeling it all was quite a revelation: the nerve-endings are already healing! Wow!
...and when I got home, I noticed my nails needed cutting- all of them. Yes, all TEN of them. Way cool, Bart's cartilage isn't dead, kinda lose and wobbly, but alive ...!
A very interesting phenomenon, in digital, of necrotic tissue being expelled. Necrotic, yes, dead. I knew the inner flesh had to be crushed to death, as the thumb was numb for so long.
"We're sorry, the thumb-er you are trying to reach is no longer in service. Please try again."
This can happen; while the outer skin appears to still be alive and functional; the inner tissue has been damaged beyond repair, and has gone to that great petri dish in the sky. New growth occurs beneath it and pushes dead cells to the surface, to washed down the sink and sewer. RIP - Rest in Plumbing. Which was making Bart ugly, itchy and numb in equal parts. Argh.
...but, I've had a good sign. While on the bike ride home; I SWITCHED GEARS!!! WOO-HOO! Clicky-clicky!
It was reflexive and didn't hurt a bit, in fact feeling it all was quite a revelation: the nerve-endings are already healing! Wow!
...and when I got home, I noticed my nails needed cutting- all of them. Yes, all TEN of them. Way cool, Bart's cartilage isn't dead, kinda lose and wobbly, but alive ...!
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A silly, life-threatening experiment, that I should warn: Don't try this at home. Do it at work, where you can claim employment injury. (Wherefore and why, I did it, I dunno. Wishful wandering of your mind in mysterious ways, without music to tame it?)
Don't know if you know it, but I like to wear a lot of rings. Gold is never a good idea in my profession, as it conducts too well. So, I usually wear silver and for now anywayZ I've been sporting stainless steel; the classy, not the trashy kind.
Unisex and laser-cut like this one:
Woo, I gotta give this one to myself as a present! (Shhhhhhh don't tell)
...and the other day, I was wondering about all those grounding theories, I pontificate about: that electricity prefers traveling through metal rather than meat; and that you can easily avoid a shock if you're not the ground . And so, I said to myself, "Self, put your money where mouth is!" Lay your hand on the table, and put the metal you're welding on your hand, so that it touches the SS ring on your finger, and see if the electrical current travels through the jewelery or your joints? Hey, I have faith in me [fool!] So, just a few thousand AMPS, nothing major later. and I was told in the ER, that the hand could saved but not the finger...
No, I kid. Seems I was absolutely right of course, did you ever doubt? I did just a quick pulse (I may be crazy, but I'm not stoopid) and the metal welded, while the ring conducted the juice; leaving my flesh unscathed. The only problem was: the power traveling through the ring and to the ground cable, did transfer a lot of heat. That quick jolt, made my steel band warm as a fresh cup of coffee- still comfortable, but barely so blow on it! ~phoo-phoo~
So, maybe I could burn a few weld beads through my ring finger, but that would eventually get hot enough to fire brand my fair phalange.
Fuggetaboutit!
I'll go back to burning metal the normal way, and forgo the full-body, fatal contact, to my flesh!
Here endeth the experiment.
Don't know if you know it, but I like to wear a lot of rings. Gold is never a good idea in my profession, as it conducts too well. So, I usually wear silver and for now anywayZ I've been sporting stainless steel; the classy, not the trashy kind.
Unisex and laser-cut like this one:
Woo, I gotta give this one to myself as a present! (Shhhhhhh don't tell)
...and the other day, I was wondering about all those grounding theories, I pontificate about: that electricity prefers traveling through metal rather than meat; and that you can easily avoid a shock if you're not the ground . And so, I said to myself, "Self, put your money where mouth is!" Lay your hand on the table, and put the metal you're welding on your hand, so that it touches the SS ring on your finger, and see if the electrical current travels through the jewelery or your joints? Hey, I have faith in me [fool!] So, just a few thousand AMPS, nothing major later. and I was told in the ER, that the hand could saved but not the finger...
No, I kid. Seems I was absolutely right of course, did you ever doubt? I did just a quick pulse (I may be crazy, but I'm not stoopid) and the metal welded, while the ring conducted the juice; leaving my flesh unscathed. The only problem was: the power traveling through the ring and to the ground cable, did transfer a lot of heat. That quick jolt, made my steel band warm as a fresh cup of coffee- still comfortable, but barely so blow on it! ~phoo-phoo~
So, maybe I could burn a few weld beads through my ring finger, but that would eventually get hot enough to fire brand my fair phalange.
Fuggetaboutit!
I'll go back to burning metal the normal way, and forgo the full-body, fatal contact, to my flesh!
Here endeth the experiment.
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LoCa, this is the first time in a long time I've checked this thread....
I have to ask....
Those "chairs" in the pictures....
Were they a DOD order for shipment to Gitmo?
I have to ask....
Those "chairs" in the pictures....
Were they a DOD order for shipment to Gitmo?
