Monster Garage...Pippa...What is that thing.

[TJS]

Ok WTF is that thing they call Pippa. It did not really do anything on the show except ride it stupid bikes around the shop and talk about its wooden leg. WTF

T.J.

[tscott]

I thought at first " that dude looks like a lady" but then they said "she..."
ACK! :eek:

[TOMWELDS]

Such a DEEP voice..LOL

[Paul Seaman]

Monster Garage is a foul word around me. Safety is nonexistant, in their little world. I would like to an OSHA rep visit them they fined a man $500 for not wearing a hard hat on a site here. On a per violation basis, I would like the % comission for suggestions of fines. Lets start with welding hoods or the lack there of and the safety glasses or short sleeves, tennis shoes and welding.

That show really rakes me off, Apologies to all, I'll shut up now

[clintonwelding1]

i agree they were making the armored car into a dunk tank and the guy fell and slashed his arm wide open. he went to the hospital. That show showa no saftey at all kost of the time they do wear hoods though. Orange County Choppers tack welds without hoods but at least they look away

[imported_frank865]

Monster Garage is a foul word around me. Safety is nonexistant, in their little world. I would like to an OSHA rep visit them they fined a man $500 for not wearing a hard hat on a site here. On a per violation basis, I would like the % comission for suggestions of fines. Lets start with welding hoods or the lack there of and the safety glasses or short sleeves, tennis shoes and welding.

That show really rakes me off, Apologies to all, I'll shut up now
Come-on Pjseaman...There's some good in everything
They can serve as a bad example!!!
I watched them a few times & gave up on them too.

[Paul Seaman]

One of my earliest raves on this forum was a post I started, called Protection for Professionals. If you do a search you'll find it, then you'll know why I feel so strongly about this subject. Again appologies to all.

Weld well, weld safe,

[clintonwelding1]

pj, the protection post was great i just read it. i always wear short sleves UNDER my tillman welding jacket, steel toe boots, gloves and long jeans

[ZeroHero]

Great topic...I didn't know this forum was about bashing people.

[clintonwelding1]

its now bashing if its keeping people safe :D

[fun4now]

i think we all have a sore spot when it comes to thouse shows. ;)

[fun4now]

hummm come to think of it i might just be sore at OCC cuzz they didnt pick me to be on there show :mad: but maybee jesse will buy my car to tear up on his show. :D

maybee i need to rethink the isue :confused:
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NAAAAAAAAAA!!!! still sore at them :p
(for the safty thing)

[Tailshaft56]

For a real metal build show I am recommending Forge and Anvil on RFDTV. More of blacksmithing type thing but the guy cheats and uses more modern welding techniques. The last episode had a gallerey where they had made a peice where brass and copper were welded to steel.

Dennis

[BigDTig]

The last episode had a gallerey where they had made a peice where brass and copper were welded to steel.

Really? I was under the impression Copper was impossible to fusion weld with steel. Even when you use Silicon Bronze rod with TIG, isn't it technically a braze?

[Paul Seaman]

Clinton welding, I am glad to hear it, keep up on the safety. As Spock would say, "Live long and prosper"!

Be good,

[clintonwelding1]

yeh i just need the heavy leather jacket now. Does that keep you warm in the winter?

[Paul Seaman]

Yes and no, It does but I wear layers of clothing from a short sleeve T,then a long sleeve T, then a flannel then my leather. If I wear only one layer it is somewhat cool. I have the tillman leather that has a snug collar with 2 sizes, i bought mine a bit big for the purpose of wearing layers underneath. I also have a pair of the Green jackets, and a pair of Green pants for whan I am welding in odd places.

[clintonwelding1]

thats the only thing i dont have is pants.are they nessaracy for light welding such as hobby welding and cutting

[Paul Seaman]

Clinton welding:
Absolutely NOT necessary, but I get to weld in some fairly odd places upside down under a race car around a differential or what ever. I just wear them to know I am not going to find my leg on fire. BEEN THERE DONE THAT, not hurt but startled enough to be made a believer.

I say, safety is a process of thought First, action second!

[Fishy Jim]

What were you wearing that actually ignighted?

I weld in jeans, and have never bothered to buy pants because I have never seen the need. A good arc burn will make you plunk down for the shirts in a hurry. :D

[Paul Seaman]

Denim blue jeans. Actually the first time I ever welded aluminum, a large molten droplet blew out the back rolled down my leg and settled at the cuff slowly burned a 4" hole in my pants leg, which flamed almost all the way to my knee. It got my undivided attention quickly! Alls well that ends well, but Judie was rather ticked off.

[tigman250]

my father lights up shirts like crazy i could never figgure out why until my 7" grinder needed new brushes so while it was out of commission i just used my fathers. i am right handed but my father is a southpaw so when i use his tools i learned to use them left handed (so i don't forget to put the handle back on the right side) when holding a grinder left handed it blows the sparks directly on your shirt tails, and if you grind long enough your shirt bursts into flames! luckily we have a uniform company that keeps a fresh supply of cotton shirts on our backs! we have found that the green welding shirts are the best for flame restance......until you wash them several times, washing them removes the fire resistant additive, then they become just as good as a 100% cotton shirt. i just use pants with a high cotton content (once again uniform company) and if i am doing alot of gouging i'll put on the leathers!