It's always good to see tips and such. No one knows them all. I keep a powerful magnet next to the drill press and place it on the item I'm drilling to gather up and catch some of the flying debris from the drilling operation. This is obviously only good for steel ;) When I was young I had a boss and his "number one" hold me down and pull my respirator off and dump paint thinner in it saying I was a wimp. I quit working that day for the idiots. Let no one compromise your safety. Dad used to say, "Us old folks don't walk slow because we can't necessarily walk faster.. we just remember what it feels like to fall down". As I get older I sure get the point. Young, invincible and stupid can be used interchangeably sometimes. ;) There is an old saying: "You can't fix stupid". I add: "but you can help prevent it". Thanks for your videos.
I can't stand the Toxic "screw safety" "airbags are for wimps" culture. I worked with a guy some years back who had major lung issues. He eventually passed away from them. He used to paint cars without a mask cause "that's just what we did" and still wouldn't wear one when grinding while he had COPD. He was a great guy but just wouldn't help himself out. I don't want to be that. The magnet idea is a good one. Sadly the ones that drive me nuts are the aluminum filings. Those just FLY when I drill it.
@@HotRodHippie That's too bad about that guy but so common. :( Ya.. never seen a magnet for aluminum. ;) Maybe a strong vacuum system would help catch the smaller filings. Cheers.
@@Joe.Doucette I have been known to fire up my shop vac at times and do that when drilling. The shop is really small though so it can be cumbersome to work around. Maybe some day I'll make a mount to put a shop vac on the drill spindle or something.
Thank you very much. Sometimes we forget that the things we take for granted can be really helpful to others. I've been asking other fabricators for tips along these lines so hopefully I can do more of these in the future.
Spot on about the health issues you have raises here Alan. It is not fun losing a sense or senses, then having to deal with the issue(s) that follow it. Of note, some PPE can be under/over designed or even used incorrectly which can cause problems as well. wholly, safety a pretty complex issue to talk about as varying personalities and equipment play a key part in it's utilisation and compliance. Safety first - Cheers for the video bud :-)
Thanks and good points. Like slemkne else mentioned, beards are an issue with respirators. Properly fitted respirators are a whole thing. Medical personnel get fitted regularly for theirs. It's a big topic. Maybe some day I can get an interview with an expert or something and cover it in depth. That ought to turn off plenty of viewers. Haha
1 - I've a round table on my drill press - I had trouble using C clamps with it as it had strengthening webs on the bottom side. I cut out some Formica faced particle board to give me a flat/level surface to clamp to - I simply siliconed it in place 2 - I put my chuck key on one of those spring loaded key holders you clip on your belt - I've haven't had to look around for it since.
When I tear something apart, the nuts, bolts, screws, misc small items etc. I put them in empty clear plastic jars ( peanut butter, mayonnaise etc. ) and screw the lid on. With a pc of paper describing said parts, definitely better then a zip lock bag. And then put said jar w/ it's larger assembly till you're ready to work on it. Sure beats throwing everything in a box and trying to figure it out later.
I guess couple of bellends don't believe in basic 'elf&safety, like respirators or clamping :-/ Really good tips right there mate! Some of them I've already been doing for quite a while, but others are new to me and I shall be introducing them soon in my workshop! Top man!
Sadly so. I've known more than a few folks who never bothered with real PPE. I made the mistake for far too long. No more. Glad you got something out of the video. 👍👍
I agree with the safety aspect, been doing this professionally for like 6 years now and more and more I’m thinking about safety, Iv had my rust drilled out of my eyes 3 times, I have many many scares on my hands. Sometimes accidents happen, I just had an acetylene tank catch fire Friday because someone loosely put on the regulator... luckily I got it out quickly, no one got hurt. Things will happen, know where your fire extinguishers are! Always keep that stuff in mind
Oof that could have been bad. Glad it worked out. I guess it's the most adult thing about me, I wear my seatbelt and my PPE while I work now. Well my PPE while I work and my seat belt while I drive I should say....😅
I need to work on wearing my PPE while I’m grinding and all that. My face shield looks like a Hannibal lector mask but I don’t care how dumb I look wearing it atleast I’ll be able to see my ugly mug in the mirror haha
@@ryanwopat4739 I really want to get one of the 3M fresh air grinding setups for big grinding jobs. But I can't bring myself to spend the dough. I just look like a weird with my earbuds, respirator, and safety glasses all at the same time.
HotRodHippie haha I honestly got tired of smelling burnt mustache and beard so it was time for something that covers most of my face, I just started wearing a welding cap. I’m loosing enough hair on my own I don’t need to keep burning it off!
@@ryanwopat4739 I got a back cap for my welding helmet that drapes over the back of my head. I don't know how I lived without it now. I got it because the lights in the shop were shining in and blinding me inside the helmet but it is great for mig welding and heavy grinding jobs (helmet has a grinding mode)
Found you on TikTok a while ago, been binging your metal working and tool review for a few days now trying to absorb as many tips about body work as I can, Ive been doing mechincal work for a car dealership going on 8 years and have a 4+ car garage at my house, but after putting tools and toys away there’s next to no room in it. I picked up a 1968 Buick riviera that’s been in storage since the late 70s I plan to restore after finishing a few other projects up. My content is what is the trick to doing body work/ fabrication work in smaller shops? It seems like I’m constantly trying to organize to free up work bench space and floor space but with 3 other vehicles and welders, plasma cutters, drill press and bench grinders it’s a constant battle. I’m in WNY weather so putting everything outside isn’t an option when the other cars don’t see rain or snow either
I had to have that done to one of my eyes before. After they removed the metal , they used a very tiny little Dremal tool to remove the rust . It was no fun.
I get why you say stop holding it but after being taught by my grandpa how to drill through metal the point of holding it is for feel and you’re not supposed to just hold it down it’s steady presses not one solid press that may be why you’re breaking bits still have the set that grandpa bought and still use them for solid metal it’s all in the operator on how long equipment usually lasts
Great useful shop solutions. Have you found a good respirator with affordable filters for grinding operations? How long do the filters typically last at your level of use? I have seen several at Lowe’s and Home Depot and I suppose any of those would do, but I know there’s good PPE that is worth owning out there. I never thought about a respirator for the metal projects I do. I always protect my eyes but never thought about my lungs... Thanks for the wake up call.
I use this 3M half mask personally: amzn.to/376NwhB It's reasonable at just $18. I usually get say 3-6 months of use out of the filters with daily use. I'm sure they'd tell me I should change them more often. A four pack of filters is a little less than the mask w/ filters: amzn.to/3625ct7 Those replacement filters are the 2097 Part Number also. They have an organic charcoal element to them for mild chemical filtering too. Some folks on Instagram told me they are superior in everyway, though I've yet to test them.
Strangly enough the main reason i clamp work down on the drill press is for accuracy. Sick of inaccurate holes. I like the clamp wall board. Im forever trying to find clamps.
Agreed. I very often make plates or pieces that are meant to bolt to parts or together. Inaccurate holes are serious problem when doing things like that. 👍👍
I mean, there is a product idea for you. I have zero idea how one would do it, but I'm sure it would sell. Luckily my oddball facial hair style doesn't block respirators.
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Yessss Sir! Clamp clamp clamp! ALWAYS CLAMP!
It's always good to see tips and such. No one knows them all.
I keep a powerful magnet next to the drill press and place it on the item I'm drilling to gather up and catch some of the flying debris from the drilling operation. This is obviously only good for steel ;)
When I was young I had a boss and his "number one" hold me down and pull my respirator off and dump paint thinner in it saying I was a wimp. I quit working that day for the idiots. Let no one compromise your safety.
Dad used to say, "Us old folks don't walk slow because we can't necessarily walk faster.. we just remember what it feels like to fall down".
As I get older I sure get the point. Young, invincible and stupid can be used interchangeably sometimes. ;)
There is an old saying: "You can't fix stupid". I add: "but you can help prevent it".
Thanks for your videos.
I can't stand the Toxic "screw safety" "airbags are for wimps" culture. I worked with a guy some years back who had major lung issues. He eventually passed away from them. He used to paint cars without a mask cause "that's just what we did" and still wouldn't wear one when grinding while he had COPD. He was a great guy but just wouldn't help himself out. I don't want to be that.
The magnet idea is a good one. Sadly the ones that drive me nuts are the aluminum filings. Those just FLY when I drill it.
@@HotRodHippie That's too bad about that guy but so common. :(
Ya.. never seen a magnet for aluminum. ;)
Maybe a strong vacuum system would help catch the smaller filings.
Cheers.
@@Joe.Doucette I have been known to fire up my shop vac at times and do that when drilling. The shop is really small though so it can be cumbersome to work around. Maybe some day I'll make a mount to put a shop vac on the drill spindle or something.
I could go all day on this topic. Many hard earned lessons over the years and hard earned pay checks...
One of your best videos. Not what you've done but HOW you do it. I'm putting a piece of plywood on my drill press this afternoon, thanks.
Thank you very much. Sometimes we forget that the things we take for granted can be really helpful to others. I've been asking other fabricators for tips along these lines so hopefully I can do more of these in the future.
Spot on about the health issues you have raises here Alan. It is not fun losing a sense or senses, then having to deal with the issue(s) that follow it. Of note, some PPE can be under/over designed or even used incorrectly which can cause problems as well. wholly, safety a pretty complex issue to talk about as varying personalities and equipment play a key part in it's utilisation and compliance. Safety first - Cheers for the video bud :-)
Thanks and good points. Like slemkne else mentioned, beards are an issue with respirators. Properly fitted respirators are a whole thing. Medical personnel get fitted regularly for theirs. It's a big topic. Maybe some day I can get an interview with an expert or something and cover it in depth. That ought to turn off plenty of viewers. Haha
I cringe when I see people holding items by hand while using the drill press. I cut myself pretty bad in my younger days by a spinning piece of steel.
Yep, I've had it bite me as well. No more. I've bent and broken bits as well. That was all experience saying "Don't" haha. 👍
1 - I've a round table on my drill press - I had trouble using C clamps with it as it had strengthening webs on the bottom side.
I cut out some Formica faced particle board to give me a flat/level surface to clamp to - I simply siliconed it in place
2 - I put my chuck key on one of those spring loaded key holders you clip on your belt - I've haven't had to look around for it since.
Good video. Appreciate you sharing your experience.
Thank you, I'm happy to do so.
Great video. I was hoping with your organization section you were going to talk about wire/hose routing. Loved to see those videos. Keep it up.
Sadly the shop I work in is tiny so I don't have any good solutions for that right now. Good topic to cover in the future though. 👍
Great useful video
When I tear something apart, the nuts, bolts, screws, misc small items etc. I put them in empty clear plastic jars ( peanut butter, mayonnaise etc. ) and screw the lid on. With a pc of paper describing said parts, definitely better then a zip lock bag. And then put said jar w/ it's larger assembly till you're ready to work on it. Sure beats throwing everything in a box and trying to figure it out later.
I guess couple of bellends don't believe in basic 'elf&safety, like respirators or clamping :-/ Really good tips right there mate! Some of them I've already been doing for quite a while, but others are new to me and I shall be introducing them soon in my workshop! Top man!
Sadly so. I've known more than a few folks who never bothered with real PPE. I made the mistake for far too long. No more.
Glad you got something out of the video. 👍👍
Love the tips.
Thank you, glad you liked them. 👍
Have any Fabrication tips of your own?
Safety goggles when grinding .
Shop.tips are always welcome, you can always learn a thing or two
Glad you liked them. Agreed, there is always more to learn and hopefully folks pick up at least something.
I agree with the safety aspect, been doing this professionally for like 6 years now and more and more I’m thinking about safety, Iv had my rust drilled out of my eyes 3 times, I have many many scares on my hands. Sometimes accidents happen, I just had an acetylene tank catch fire Friday because someone loosely put on the regulator... luckily I got it out quickly, no one got hurt. Things will happen, know where your fire extinguishers are! Always keep that stuff in mind
Oof that could have been bad. Glad it worked out. I guess it's the most adult thing about me, I wear my seatbelt and my PPE while I work now. Well my PPE while I work and my seat belt while I drive I should say....😅
I need to work on wearing my PPE while I’m grinding and all that. My face shield looks like a Hannibal lector mask but I don’t care how dumb I look wearing it atleast I’ll be able to see my ugly mug in the mirror haha
@@ryanwopat4739 I really want to get one of the 3M fresh air grinding setups for big grinding jobs. But I can't bring myself to spend the dough. I just look like a weird with my earbuds, respirator, and safety glasses all at the same time.
HotRodHippie haha I honestly got tired of smelling burnt mustache and beard so it was time for something that covers most of my face, I just started wearing a welding cap. I’m loosing enough hair on my own I don’t need to keep burning it off!
@@ryanwopat4739 I got a back cap for my welding helmet that drapes over the back of my head. I don't know how I lived without it now. I got it because the lights in the shop were shining in and blinding me inside the helmet but it is great for mig welding and heavy grinding jobs (helmet has a grinding mode)
Found you on TikTok a while ago, been binging your metal working and tool review for a few days now trying to absorb as many tips about body work as I can, Ive been doing mechincal work for a car dealership going on 8 years and have a 4+ car garage at my house, but after putting tools and toys away there’s next to no room in it. I picked up a 1968 Buick riviera that’s been in storage since the late 70s I plan to restore after finishing a few other projects up. My content is what is the trick to doing body work/ fabrication work in smaller shops? It seems like I’m constantly trying to organize to free up work bench space and floor space but with 3 other vehicles and welders, plasma cutters, drill press and bench grinders it’s a constant battle. I’m in WNY weather so putting everything outside isn’t an option when the other cars don’t see rain or snow either
Great information
I had to have that done to one of my eyes before. After they removed the metal , they used a very tiny little Dremal tool to remove the rust . It was no fun.
I use a 2x4 with small blocks screwed to the underside and they catch the platform so the wood won't spin.
I get why you say stop holding it but after being taught by my grandpa how to drill through metal the point of holding it is for feel and you’re not supposed to just hold it down it’s steady presses not one solid press that may be why you’re breaking bits still have the set that grandpa bought and still use them for solid metal it’s all in the operator on how long equipment usually lasts
Great useful shop solutions. Have you found a good respirator with affordable filters for grinding operations? How long do the filters typically last at your level of use? I have seen several at Lowe’s and Home Depot and I suppose any of those would do, but I know there’s good PPE that is worth owning out there. I never thought about a respirator for the metal projects I do. I always protect my eyes but never thought about my lungs... Thanks for the wake up call.
I use this 3M half mask personally: amzn.to/376NwhB
It's reasonable at just $18. I usually get say 3-6 months of use out of the filters with daily use. I'm sure they'd tell me I should change them more often.
A four pack of filters is a little less than the mask w/ filters: amzn.to/3625ct7
Those replacement filters are the 2097 Part Number also. They have an organic charcoal element to them for mild chemical filtering too. Some folks on Instagram told me they are superior in everyway, though I've yet to test them.
Strangly enough the main reason i clamp work down on the drill press is for accuracy. Sick of inaccurate holes. I like the clamp wall board. Im forever trying to find clamps.
Agreed. I very often make plates or pieces that are meant to bolt to parts or together. Inaccurate holes are serious problem when doing things like that. 👍👍
Raven gloves are the best. My son picks up dog poop with them. Lol
were the holes in his ears caused by a workplace accident?
they need to design as respirator for people with beards
I mean, there is a product idea for you. I have zero idea how one would do it, but I'm sure it would sell. Luckily my oddball facial hair style doesn't block respirators.
Yep they have and its called a razor lol
@@johnblackburn7673 I've seen those on the market, I think im allergic to them though...
float lock vise
Yeh we forget all those safety tips.
So easily. Heck this morning I was grinding and didn't realize I didn't have glasses on until something caught my eyelid. Doh 🤦♂️