Chucklz wrote:I know that this probably should go without saying, but with hot oil, torches and metal at several hundred degrees, one should really take the time to set things up for safety. Definately wear long pants, welders apron etc. A fire extinguisher that is oil friendly should obviously be close at hand.
To be perfectly hojnest I skipped completely over that part because I made the silly assumption that it did go without saying.
I really, really should have known better.
Over eagerness, lack of resources or just plain old fashioned short sightedness. All of these can conspire to cause injury from mild to serious.
Never, never, never forget goggles. Long pants and snuggly fitting shirts are a necessity as well. I'm guilty of doing this stuff in plain old sneakers, but boots come highly reccomended. A welder's apron is a good idea also, but getting harder to find these days. The fire extinguisher should always be present as well. Expecially when you consider that splashed oil can be a bit disconcerting the first few times.
At any rate, I sincerely hope that anyone using these insturctions will consider safety and their own abilities first. Also, a last suggestion, if you are at all unsure, or uncomfortable doing any of this, use the buddy system. Have a friend around who is out of the way enough to be able to use the fire extinguisher or perform first aid, or any other necessary action.
Good luck, and happy grinding
Romstar
But I definately agree that pin configurations can make the lock easier/harder and also how some of the pins are aligned/etc can also make a difference se well.
