Kilt gives blacksmith memorable edge

[MacMullen]

You say "of course"?!? Spinning fire naked is a regular thing for you?

Inquiring minds want to know.

-ian

There's a friend in my Jeep club who regularly stick welds wearing only a pair of shorts and a pair of flip flops, in addition to his welding helmet. He always seems to have a nice tan.

My blue jeans did catch fire once while welding. I had a hole in my knee and some red hot BB's fell on the cotton threads hanging down from the knee. I kept welding and was wondering why my knee felt warm, looked down, and I was on fire! Welding gloves are good for beating out fires. :grin:

[Southern Breeze]

There's a friend in my Jeep club who regularly stick welds wearing only a pair of shorts and a pair of flip flops, in addition to his welding helmet. He always seems to have a nice tan.

My blue jeans did catch fire once while welding. I had a hole in my knee and some red hot BB's fell on the cotton threads hanging down from the knee. I kept welding and was wondering why my knee felt warm, looked down, and I was on fire! Welding gloves are good for beating out fires. :grin:

LOL! After graduating I worked for several years as a welder and pipefitter. I remember several new guys showing up on their first day wearing shorts and tennis shoes. As for burns, I've gotten my share. One my brighter moves was welding a pipe,then resting my arm on the still hot joint while talking to the boss.

[GlassMan]

Even when working with stained glass I tell all my potential students no exposed feet (no sandles, flip flops, open toe shoes, etc.) because molten solder gives a nasty burn. I also advise against shorts for the same reason.

When my students ask why I wear kilts I remind them that I also always wear high kilt socks so my exposed skin is actually quite small. And once I put on my workshop apron, even my knees are covered.