Hay all, thought I'd address the subject of safety and get some of you're ideas on the matter since in the realm of DIY it is an issue that more than relevant but often not touched on (skip to bold for thread topic).
So I'm sure everyone here has had more than a few close calls when it comes to eye pro, high voltage, hot molten metal and flying tool bits. Personal I'm not the safest person, I'm always poking around inside live electronics with bare hands, on more than one occasion touching a capacitor that I thought I had previously shorted out; or releasing the "blue smoke of death" by letting exposed jumper cable jaws dangle where they they shorted and almost bricked a device. I've become much better about eye pro after having a hot solution of sulfuric acid and potassium chlorate "pop" in my face (don't ask) but still no doubt have a long way to go.
* Eye pro, Don't think this one can be stressed enough, and while basic I'm sure most of us don't really follow it as I'm sure OSHA would like us to haha. Obviously when working with chemicals and hot metal, but also I learned when discharging large capacitor bank bits of flaming metal can be thrown some distance so as cool as it is might want to look away.
* Discharge all capacitors, preferably not with your fingers.
* Keep uninsulated tools Especially tweeters and the like away from breadboards and circus, I've made a little "safety mat" just a bright red square of non slip plastic to place them on mostly to keep track of them and avoid shorts.
* Take what you think you'll need from you feed chemicals, not from the main chemical store, it reduces the chance of putting the wrong chemical back in the main store and contaminating the whole stock.
* Respirators rock! I don't know what about epoxy makes it smell like cancer city but it does, a 25$ respirator cuts this down greatly even if its not really rated for the job.
* Gloves, I prefer Nitrile when working with solvents, thought they will offer no protection against concentrated nitric acid. Mechanic gloves offer a good compromise between sharps protection and dexterity.
- I'm working on a canvas utility apron that I plan to integrate pockets and magnets into to make holding parts and tools a snap. And a full mask respirator with face shield just for the shit of it.
So what tips and experiences can yall share that will help keep fellow DIYer's safe and help ensure the success of their projects!
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