I felt that i needed to post this...so here goes.since i found this site i have read all the postings and im amased at the high grade of professional people that post here.i have also noticed alot of new members that come here for advise.(new guys and gals entering the wonderful and challengin world of welding).2 days ago i picked up the local paper and on the head line was LOCAL MAN Hospitalized After EXPLOSION.it appears that he was using a cutting tourch to cut open a 55 gal drum when i blew up sending him some 30 ft backwards and the drum some 50 ft into the air.This gave me chills to even think of the extent of what happens when people dont stop and think.I myself was asked by a customer a few yrs back that showed up at my shop asking me to cut open 4 drums so he could use them for trash barrels.i advised him that i DO NOT CUT ON DRUMS.when i walked outside with him i noticed that the 4 drums had held paint thinner,and he advised me that he was going to cut them his self but had run out of oxygen.Thats why he came to see me.All i could do was shake my head in disbelife.SO my message to all new guys and gals ...never try to open drums with a cutting tourch ....or any sealed containers.seek advise before trying...sorry for the long post.but felt this was a good place to mention.
Welder99
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