who's working in the basement?

rocketmann

rocketmann

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I was wondering how many of us are working in basements and what safety measures are being taken to keep from burning/blowing the house up? I hate leaving the propane tank down there but it is a real pain to unhook it every night and then bring it back in the next time I use the forge. When I use the forge I have a 1200CFM blower pointing out of a window and the other 2windows and the door open.. any other ideas?
 
I work in the basement - but it's all stock removal. In the interest of saety, I keep all my reloading supplies - ammunition - gasoline and propane in the detached garage - with my heat treat ovens. :D

Rob!
 
One thing to consider when using/storing things like propane and such in a basement or attached garage is that it is illegal in many cities and counties.It may also void your insurance.
It is not difficult to run a tubing line or hard pipe to the forge from a bulk tank outside.I noticed the other day that Price Club (Costco) had 100# propane tanks for $63.00.
Stacy
 
Is running a line really that much safer? Do you have a lot less chance of a leak ? I have thought of doing this but I wasn't sure if it was worth it. I may look in to it more now....thanks
 
If you turn off the valve at the tank there is no risk at all.Put a small storage shed outside and locate your tank in it.
 
If my shop was in the basement the first saftey issue I would be concerned with is my wife comming downstairs and hitting or stabbing me with something that would leave a mark from all the noise and foul odors that went upstairs.
 
Did you forget about this one? The Ukranian church in Colchester, CT that blew up on 09/10/04 from a propane leak in the basement.

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To the stock removal guy, how are you keeping all the metal dust out of the basement and house?
Cheers Ron.
 
Mungo Park said:
To the stock removal guy, how are you keeping all the metal dust out of the basement and house?
Cheers Ron.
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Well, I have a dust collection system and good full face respirator mask. If it's real dusty, I open the window and put a fan in the doorway blowing in. I keep a water bucket under the grinder when I'm doing steel. Most of all, have a wonderful wife who values my smile enough to dust way more often thatn she should have to.:D :thumbup:

Rob!
 
Chris your causing me problems now :eek: ! I guess that I'll pull the tank and my torch setup out of the basement and only bring them in while I'm actually using them.:grumpy:
 
I'm stock removing in the basement too. Just started, and can see I'll need a good dust collection system and air filter ASAP. I also have a good respirator (I found the little mask filters just didn't do the trick). We have a good electronic air filter on our furnace, and lately it's been sounding like one of those old "bug zapper" outdoor lights.

I have to say, though, when I've got the respirator, ear protectors, safety glasses and face shield all on, I feel (and sound) like Darth Vader, only my head wobbles more.

I have a small "one-brick" forge for heat treating, but I do that in the garage.
 
Speaking of dust...

I'm having trouble finding a pair of safety glasses that will keep out dust (especially when I'm working handles), but will not fog up. Open glasses let in the dust, and my eyes get sore (not a good sign, exotic woods etc.). The closed ones with the vents don't get enough air circulation, fog up and obscure my vision (also not good). I've popped out the special air vent plugs in the side of one pair, and that helps, but I wonder if there are any really good, dust protecting glasses that are "fog-free" out there.
 
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